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If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.

Katana Sorensen | Realtor & Broker
DRE#01878277
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
As a top-rated real estate agent, I proudly serve buyers and sellers in Montpelier, Soda Springs, Georgetown, and throughout Bear Lake County, Caribou County, Southeast Idaho, and Northern Utah.
I specialize in residential homes and helping clients navigate buying or selling in Bear Lake, Montpelier, Soda Springs, Grace, and nearby communities.
Let me earn your trust as I provide expert market guidance, personalized strategies, clear communication, and a smooth, successful experience.
My goal is to help clients find not just a house, but a community and lifestyle where they can truly feel at home, drawing on 15+ years of real estate experience.
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"We're so happy we attended the buyer seminar. This process really works and it works every single time..."
- Mary & Troy
"Homes By Krista Is The Way To Go For A Successful Home Sale."
"Our first ever home sale. Krista and her team made the experience so smooth. From our first meeting to the last it was all about us and how they made it an enjoyable experience. They were all unbelievably attentive and responsive to our needs.
- Jerry & Liqin A.
"The Strategy, Marketing And Pricing On The House Were Spot On."
"My father in law passed and we needed to sell his house. We met with three different agents and we quickly decided to go with Krista. Krista and her team are very knowledgeable, energetic and at the top of their game. Everything was spot on."
- Shaun & Heather B.
"We Followed Her Advice And We Got The House For The Price We Wanted."
"Krista and her team were excellent. We bought a home while on vacation. We relied on her staff to not only view the house but she positioned us so well, that we followed her advice and we got the house for the price we wanted. Thank you!
- Michael & Laura N.