First time buyers
Step by step help from pre approval to closing.
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Buyer services
Buying a home in Northeast Florida
Find the right home, understand what you're really paying, and get to closing without surprises.
How we'll work together
From first search to keys in hand.
Plan
We talk through budget, timing, must haves and deal breakers, and I connect you with lenders if you'd like a referral.
Search
I set up a search that matches what you actually want and flag new listings fast. I'll also tell you what I know about homes before you spend time touring them.
Tour
We see homes together and I point out the things photos hide: roof age, drainage, flood zone, noise, HOA rules.
Offer
I pull recent comparable sales and help you decide on price and terms. Then I negotiate for you.
Inspect and insure
Inspections, wind mitigation, 4-point reports when needed, and insurance quotes, all inside your inspection period.
Close
I coordinate with your lender, title company and the other agent so closing day is calm.
Specialized help
Every kind of purchase.
New construction
Representation with builders, from lot to walkthrough.
Learn moreWaterfront homes
Docks, seawalls, flood and insurance due diligence.
Learn moreLuxury homes
Discreet, detail oriented service at higher price points.
Learn moreRelocation
Area comparisons and remote buying support.
Learn moreBuying in Florida
Contracts, costs and insurance explained.
Learn moreA note on buyer agreements
Since August 2024, buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with a REALTOR®, including me. It spells out what I'll do for you and how I'm paid, and compensation is always negotiable. I'll walk you through it in plain language before you sign anything. Read more about buyer representation.
Start your search
Tell me what you're looking for.
I'll put together homes that fit and follow up to fine tune things with you.
- Taniya Refai, REALTOR® and Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
- FL Sales Associate Lic. SL3439859
- Mobile (850) 570-7300
- Email [email protected]
Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage
Brokerage Lic. CQ1032918 | Office (904) 996-9115
9191 R G Skinner Pkwy, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Qualifying broker: James V. Angelo, Lic. BK3050707
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay for a buyer's agent in Florida?
Buyer agent compensation is negotiable and is set out in a written buyer agreement before you tour homes. Sometimes a seller or builder offers to pay part or all of it, and sometimes it's part of the buyer's costs. I'll explain the options for your situation before you sign.
How much do I need for a down payment?
It depends on the loan. Some VA and USDA loans allow no down payment, FHA loans can go as low as 3.5 percent, and some conventional loans start around 3 percent. A lender can tell you exactly what you qualify for.
How long does it take to buy a home?
Once you're under contract, closing usually takes about 30 to 45 days with financing, sometimes faster with cash. Finding the right home can take a weekend or a few months depending on the market and how specific your needs are.