The buying process
Your home buying process with Jenn
A step-by-step guide to buying a home in Marin County and San Francisco. Each step has a job, and we do not skip any of them.
Getting started
Foundation and financing.
Buyer consultation
Clarity from day one
We begin with a personalized consultation to explore your lifestyle, values and long-term goals. This step aligns your vision with current market realities so the journey feels smart, strategic and completely supported from the start.
Let’s talk about what makes a house feel like home.
Pre-approval
Strategic financing
No lender? No problem. We connect you with trusted professionals who explain your options clearly. From jumbo loans to low-down-payment programs, you will have the right tools, and the buying power, to move quickly and compete with confidence.
A strong pre-approval puts you in control.
RealScout search setup
Your personalized home feed
RealScout goes beyond basic filters. We customize results around what actually matters to you, from layout and light to school zones and commute, and you receive timely alerts when a home fits.
Skip the noise. You will know when the right one arrives.
Education and execution
Knowing the rules before the first offer.
Buyer education session
Confidence through knowledge
A one-on-one session designed to give you clarity before offers begin. We cover disclosures, contracts, timelines and offer strategy tailored to your situation, so you know what to expect and how to move with confidence.
Understanding the game lets you play it smarter.
Buyer representation agreement
Your agent, fully committed
The BRBC is a simple agreement that unlocks full representation, from showing appointments to offer strategy. It is not about pressure. It makes sure we can move fast and advocate for you when the right property comes along.
You get full representation. We bring the strategy.
Writing the offer
Your offer, done right
Together we craft an offer that reflects your priorities and what sellers respond to. Price matters, and so do timing, terms and presentation. We walk you through every option to build a competitive offer that protects your interests.
It is not just price. It is timing, emotion and leverage.
Negotiation and contingency period
Due diligence with eyes wide open
This is where experience matters most. We coordinate inspections, track timelines and negotiate credits or repairs, while helping you interpret findings and make informed, calm decisions that protect your long-term interest.
We work to uncover what matters early and negotiate smartly.
Closing and beyond
Escrow, keys, and the years after.
Escrow and closing
No loose ends
We manage communication across agents, escrow, lenders and vendors so everything stays on track. You receive clear guidance from signing to funding, plus final walkthrough support and a smooth handoff of your new keys.
We tell you what is coming, and what to do, as early as we can.
Move-in and beyond
More than a handshake
Our relationship continues well beyond closing. Whether you need a roofer, designer, mover or permit help, we connect you with professionals we trust, and we check in after the move to make sure your new chapter is off to a good start.
Your home journey does not end at closing. We are still in your corner.
Buy smart, sell smarter
Selling later?
Even if you are not thinking of selling today, we help you plan ahead. From upgrades with long-term value to timing a future move, we treat this home like the first chapter of your next one.
Ready to take step one?
The buyer consultation is a conversation, not a commitment. Book a call or start with the intake form.
(415) 302-3198
DRE #01339863
Corcoran Icon Properties, 100 Drakes Landing Road, Suite 125, Greenbrae, CA 94904