
Buying? How to Get Started
Delivering More Home For You and How We are Different
How do I do it?
I negotiate for you! So you pay the lowest possible price when you buy. In most cases, I can save you thousands of dollars in the negotiation! This not only includes settling on an excellent sale price, but it also means arranging the best mortgage terms, reducing your closing costs, and getting the home seller to throw in extras and or pay for repairs.
Getting Started
For most, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. To protect your interests it’s important that you have an agent who’s there for you, and can reduce the anxiety related to the home buying process.
As your agent, my focus is getting you the best possible home at the best possible price. I will work hard not only in finding you potential homes to see, but also in keeping you informed of every step along the way. I’ll negotiate the best prices and terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise. I’ll be representing you, not the seller. This assures that my experience and expertise in the local market will be used in your best interests during the negotiation process.
I’ll do everything I can to take the stress out of your home buying experience. Including helping you find the right lender, inspector, appraiser, and all the other service providers that make for a smooth and worry-free transaction.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or real estate veteran, I’m ready to help you answer all your questions about the home-buying experience.
For First-Time Buyers
Your decision to buy a home is a sound financial decision and admirable pursuit.
As your real estate professional, I will:
- Provide you with detailed listing information not available to the general public.
- Negotiate your deal to save you money.
- Guide you through the avalanche of paperwork.
- Commit my time and energy to find the home that is right for you.
- Work at no cost to you.
I’m here to help you and also to be a guide along the way. Remember, this is supposed to be fun and enjoyable!
Where do you begin?
Every great journey begins with the first step.
Here is a great graphic to give you an overview of the process

Step 1. The Shopping List
Give Bill a little info so he can get started in helping you find YOUR Ideal Home
Step 2. The Video Conference
Bill will reach out and schedule a video conference to discuss your real estate goals. What are your wants and needs that you have and he will explain the process in more detail and answer all of your questions?
Step 3. Loan Application
Time to get a Lender and get pre-approved. Forrest Team of REALTORS only recommends using local lenders. There are so many variables in the purchase process and we are committed to taking all of the "luck" out of the process. Going "Local Only" with the loan is the only way we can guarantee your loan process and deliver that ideal home for you.
The three local lenders that we recommend are:
Kelly Loudermilk - New American Funding
Art Wood - Legacy Mortgage Team at Goldwater Bank
Matt Scout - Southeast Mortgage
Kelly Loudermilk - New American Funding
Apply Now with Kelly Loudermilk at New American Funding
Art Wood - Legacy Mortgage Team at Goldwater Bank
Bill and Art discuss why local is important and the loan process.
To Apply Now with Art Wood at Legacy Mortgage Team
Matt Scout - SouthEast Mortgage
Here is a video of Bill and Matt talking about making this process easy at Southeast Mortgage
To Apply with Matt Scout at SouthEast Mortgage
Derek Van Dam - Branch Manager NRL Mortgage
Here is a video of Bill and Derek talking about the exciting new 'NoDoc' Mortgage at NRL. For those with large cash reserves and light in income documentation.
Step 4. Finding that Home
Bill helps you find YOUR Ideal home. You will get daily updates of the new properties available that match your chosen criteria. You then get to evaluate each of the properties remotely narrowing the field down to a final few for detailed consideration in person or by virtual showings.
Step 5. Negotiating the Best Deal on Your Terms
Once we have found the one Bill and his team helps you craft the offer utilizing his decades of experience helping you negotiate the best possible deal on your terms.
Step 6. Inspections and More
After getting the deal together Bill and his team will help you get the right inspector to make sure that you are getting not only a good deal but a solid home. Once Due-Diligence is finished the Team and their excellent vendors help you get to the closing table and get the keys to your new home!
Ready to Get Started? GREAT!
Give us a Call or Text at 770-847-8176
Testimonials
- Madison and Steven
- Andy W.