Buying a Home
Doesn't Have to Be Complicated.
I’ve put together a FREE Home Buyers Guide to help make the home-buying process a little easier to understand. Inside, you’ll find helpful information to guide you through the process—from getting started to preparing for the next steps toward homeownership.
The Process
Six Steps to
Your New Home.
Pre-Approval & Proof of Funds
At $1.5M+, sellers expect a pre-approval letter or proof of funds before accepting showings. Get this in place early — the best homes move quickly and listing agents will ask for it immediately.
Define Your Non-Negotiables
Waterfront vs. view? Gated community vs. walkable neighborhood? New construction vs. character home? Knowing your absolute must-haves focuses the search and prevents decision fatigue.
Off-Market Access
A significant portion of the best Eastside homes never appear on Zillow or Redfin. Your agent's network is the difference between seeing the full inventory and only what everyone else sees.
Inspection Strategy
Luxury inspections are more extensive. Plan for specialist inspections — structural engineers, sewer scopes, geological assessments, and for older homes, potential environmental reviews.
Negotiation
At $1.5M+, it's rarely about price alone. Terms, timelines, inclusions, and contingencies are all negotiating levers. Aline knows how to structure offers that win without being the highest number.
Close with Confidence
Escrow and closing in Washington state typically takes 30–45 days. Aline coordinates with your lender, title company, and the listing side to make this feel seamless — not stressful.
Start with the
Neighborhood Guide.
10 pages of honest, insider guidance on the Eastside's top six neighborhoods — written specifically for the $1.5M+ buyer who wants to stop researching and start deciding.
Ready to Start?
Stop Searching.
Start Finding.
I work with a small number of clients at a time — intentionally. So every buyer gets the focused, white-glove experience they deserve. The conversation is always free.