BUYING GUIDE
Welcome to the Roxana Conrado Buying Guide!
Are you thinking about buying a property?
This guide was created especially for you — to walk you step by step, from A to Z, through the entire home buying process. Here, you’ll find clear, detailed, and up-to-date information to help you make a smart, informed, and confident real estate decision.
In this Buying Guide, you’ll discover:
The essential documents and requirements you need before starting your home search.
How to prepare your finances for pre-qualification or mortgage approval.
What to look for when choosing the right property for your lifestyle and goals.
How to understand a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
What to review during inspections, appraisals, and contract negotiations.
And the final steps toward a successful real estate closing.
Each chapter is designed to help you understand the entire property purchase process, even if this is your first time buying a home. You’ll find easy-to-follow explanations, practical advice, and valuable tools that will help you avoid common mistakes and take advantage of the best opportunities in today’s real estate market.
💡 Best of all: this guide is completely free. It was created to give you valuable real estate education, helping you understand each step of the process and what information you should keep in mind throughout your buying transaction.
My goal is that by the end of this guide, you’ll have a clear vision of the process, confidence in your decisions, and the knowledge you need to move forward with success.
Get ready to take your first step toward homeownership with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
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Lesson 1 - Calculate and Understand your Numbers
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to calculate and understand your numbers, whether you’re buying with cash or financing. Knowing your financial situation thoroughly will empower you to make informed decisions and confidently navigate the home-buying process.
Key Consideration for Foreign Buyers:
The following sections will also outline the essential steps, financial considerations, and legal aspects that foreign buyers need to be aware of when investing in U.S. real estate.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to calculate and understand your numbers, whether you’re buying with cash or financing. Knowing your financial situation thoroughly will empower you to make informed decisions and confidently navigate the home-buying process.
Key Consideration for Foreign Buyers:
The following sections will also outline the essential steps, financial considerations, and legal aspects that foreign buyers need to be aware of when investing in U.S. real estate.
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Lesson 2 - Closing Costs (Cash / Financing)
Whether you’re purchasing with cash or financing, closing costs are an important part of every real estate transaction. This lesson breaks down what buyers should expect to pay at closing, including common fees, taxes, and services involved in the final steps of the purchase.
Understanding these costs upfront—whether you’re a cash buyer or using a mortgage—will help you plan ahead, avoid surprises, and close with confidence.
Whether you’re purchasing with cash or financing, closing costs are an important part of every real estate transaction. This lesson breaks down what buyers should expect to pay at closing, including common fees, taxes, and services involved in the final steps of the purchase.
Understanding these costs upfront—whether you’re a cash buyer or using a mortgage—will help you plan ahead, avoid surprises, and close with confidence.
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Lesson 3 - Investment Financing Options
Financing an investment property comes with different requirements and strategies compared to buying a primary home.
Whether you’re planning to rent, renovate, or flip, understanding how to fund your investment can help you maximize returns and build long-term wealth. This lesson will give you the tools to evaluate your options and choose the one that fits your investment goals.
Financing an investment property comes with different requirements and strategies compared to buying a primary home.
Whether you’re planning to rent, renovate, or flip, understanding how to fund your investment can help you maximize returns and build long-term wealth. This lesson will give you the tools to evaluate your options and choose the one that fits your investment goals.
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Lesson 1 - Your Homebuying Check List from A to Z
When you’re buying a home, it helps to see the big picture and know what to expect from start to finish. This lesson gives you a full overview of every step involved—from getting pre-approved to closing day.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to homeownership. Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher, this checklist will help you stay organized, informed, and confident every step of the way.
When you’re buying a home, it helps to see the big picture and know what to expect from start to finish. This lesson gives you a full overview of every step involved—from getting pre-approved to closing day.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to homeownership. Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher, this checklist will help you stay organized, informed, and confident every step of the way.
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Lesson 1 - Exclusive Buyer - Broker Agreement.
In this lesson, we’ll go over the key agreements in your home purchase: the Purchase Agreement with the seller and the Agreement with your real estate agent. These contracts define the terms, services, and protections in your transaction, helping you understand your rights and move forward confidently.
In this lesson, we’ll go over the key agreements in your home purchase: the Purchase Agreement with the seller and the Agreement with your real estate agent. These contracts define the terms, services, and protections in your transaction, helping you understand your rights and move forward confidently.
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Lesson 2 - AS IS Contract (Buyer - Seller Agreement)
In this lesson, we’ll go over the key agreements in your home purchase: the Purchase Agreement with the seller and the Agreement with your real estate agent. These contracts define the terms, services, and protections in your transaction, helping you understand your rights and move forward confidently.
In this lesson, we’ll go over the key agreements in your home purchase: the Purchase Agreement with the seller and the Agreement with your real estate agent. These contracts define the terms, services, and protections in your transaction, helping you understand your rights and move forward confidently.
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Lesson 1 - Closing Date – What to Expect When It All Comes Together
Welcome to one of the most exciting steps in your homebuying journey—closing day. In this lesson, we’ll walk you through what the closing date really means, how it’s set, what to expect when you arrive at the table, and how to prepare. It’s more than just signing papers—it’s the moment your new property becomes officially yours. Let’s make sure you’re ready.
Welcome to one of the most exciting steps in your homebuying journey—closing day. In this lesson, we’ll walk you through what the closing date really means, how it’s set, what to expect when you arrive at the table, and how to prepare. It’s more than just signing papers—it’s the moment your new property becomes officially yours. Let’s make sure you’re ready.
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Lesson 1 - Now You’re the Owner—What to Do Right Away
This chapter gives you a quick, practical guide on what to do right after becoming the owner. From setting up utilities to securing your new home, we’ll help you hit the ground running.
This chapter gives you a quick, practical guide on what to do right after becoming the owner. From setting up utilities to securing your new home, we’ll help you hit the ground running.
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Get to Know Your Guide
Hello, I’m Roxana Conrado. I’ve been in the real estate industry since 2011, sharing my experience to guide buyers through every step.
I’m here to share what’s important before making a decision to purchase a house and to help you understand what to consider during the home-buying process. My goal is to ensure you have the best possible experience.
FAQs
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Yes, this Buying Guide is completely free to help you make an informed and confident home-buying decision.
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The Buying Guide covers essential steps in the home-buying process, from understanding market trends to closing the deal.
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It provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
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No, the guide is completely free with no obligation. It’s designed to help you.
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You can reach out to me for a free consultation to discuss any specific questions or get personalized guidance.