Her lawyer made sure no long-lost relative of the seller was going to knock on the door claiming they owned the driveway. Chapter 6: The Key
The bank sent someone to ensure the house was actually worth what Maya was paying. It came back perfect. buying your first house checklist
She interviewed three Real Estate Agents . She chose Sarah, a woman who knew the neighborhood's "bones" and didn't mind Maya’s endless questions about plumbing. Chapter 3: The Quest (The Search) Her lawyer made sure no long-lost relative of
Maya visited her favorite house at 10:00 PM on a Tuesday. Was it loud? Did the streetlights work? She needed to know what life was like when the sun went down. Chapter 4: The Moment of Truth (The Offer) She interviewed three Real Estate Agents
An hour before closing, she checked that the seller hadn't taken the fridge or left a giant hole in the wall.
The seller countered. Maya stayed calm, checked her budget one last time, and met them in the middle. Chapter 5: The Deep Dive (Due Diligence)
When the heavy brass key finally hit her palm, it felt warmer than she expected.