Ready to Purchase Your Home?

Purchasing a home can be a daunting task. In fact, buying a home is likely one of the most significant purchases/investments you’ll ever make in your life, so it’s important to have trusted, reliable, and experienced Realtors walking alongside you through the process. In a few short meetings we will be able to help you better understand the home buying process, determine your purchasing power, and begin showing you properties that meet your criteria. This process is easy and completely free to begin. It’s not until you close on a home that you have to pay anything at all! So why not consider buying a home?

Whether you are buying your first home, considering an upgrade, or looking for an investment property to take advantage of great tax benefits and appreciation, we want to help you every step of the way. First, we will help you identify and clarify what it is that you want in a home, and then we will work diligently to find homes that will meet or exceed your expectations. At the end of the day, we work to do what’s in your best interests so you can achieve your personal and financial goals through real estate.

We will also introduce you to our preferred lending team who will assist you in getting approved for a mortgage. Once approved, the team will provide a variety of other services to make your home purchasing process even easier. Contact us or give us a call at (202) 800-0800 to start the exciting process of buying a home! We’ve sold over 1,000 homes in the DC, Maryland, and VA area, and we’re excited to serve you too.

Helpful Information for Buyers

What are the basic steps of buying a home?

  1. Determine your search criteria
  2. Attain mortgage pre-approval
  3. View homes
  4. Make an offer (submit sales contract)
  5. Reach an agreement (ratify the contract)
  6. Supply down payment
  7. Schedule a home appraisal
  8. Schedule home inspection and other tests (water, soil, radon, etc)
  9. Prepare for settlement – get finances in order, finalize closing costs
  10. Home connections – prepare for change in utilities, cable, phone, etc.
  11. Confirm closing and closing costs
  12. Go to settlement
  13. Move in

How do I buy a foreclosure?

Some of the greatest values on the market today are foreclosures. We have helped clients purchase a lot of these and have even purchased one ourselves. A foreclosure can make for a great investment but it has to be carefully researched and you MUST understand what is involved to make a solid return on your investment. We have an email list of foreclosures that we can put you on so you can see what is for sale out there. Give Tim a call at 202-210-7456 to talk about the process over the phone and sign up for the foreclosure email list learn how to take advantage of the current market that will not last for long!

How do I search for homes?

As your realtors, we will search for properties using the Metropolitan Regional Listing Service (available only to certified Realtors) according to the criteria you request. We will send you listings of properties as soon as they become available and then schedule a time to take you to the property.

How do I make an offer to purchase a home?

There are a number of factors that affect the amount you will offer for a home: supply and demand, condition of home, number of days on the market, and your personal circumstances–such as when you want to move and how much you are able to afford.

You may also weigh in on how much you want the house. In a competitive market like we are currently experiencing, buyers usually have to make their best financial offer. We will advise you on ways to make your offer more attractive. For example, mortgage credit approval, earnest money deposits, and flexibility on settlement date may be important factors that will encourage the seller to select your offer.

When it comes to making the offer, we will write an offer for you and then present it to the seller, often in person. We will help you think through all of the issues so you can determine the best overall offer you can make at the time.

How much does it cost?

Traditionally, there are no realtor fees associated with purchasing a home. The seller pays all of the costs to the realtors of both the seller and the buyer. The costs you will incur relate to closing costs, taxes, and any tests or inspections you would like done. Here is a list of traditional costs buyers pay. The costs usually amount between 2-4% of the sales price depending on when and where you buy a home.

  • Home inspection (strongly recommended but optional)
  • Termite inspection (usually required)
  • Any other inspections such as radon, well water, etc (usually optional)
  • Appraisal (usually required)
  • Title insurance (usually required)
  • Settlement fees (required)
  • Fees to secure your loan (required)
  • Pro-rated condo or HOA fees (if any)
  • Pro-rated property taxes (required)
  • County and state sales tax and transfer fee (required)

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Our client reviews

shannonlpage20 Buyer • Rockville, MD

“We have experienced home buying with the Pierson Team twice now, Tim makes the process very easy and is meticulous with every detail. He would work long into the night putting together proposals for us so we could be ahead of the pack in a very competitive market. The rest of his team is equally hard working and very good at what they do. The entir … e team is friendly and professional. We recommend them to all our friends and family” Read More ▾
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Tim Pierson

kate e parr Seller • Falls Church, VA

“We have worked with Tim Pierson's team to buy 2 homes, and sell 1. I can't recommend them enough. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about TJ, Reagan, & Michelle! They are incredibly attentive, responsive and great listeners. They helped us navigate the challenging landscape of selling and buying our home. We would absolutely work with … them again and highly recommend them” Read More ▾
Michelle Haines
Michelle Haines
Reagan Fox
Reagan Fox
Thomas Walter Jr.
Thomas Walter Jr.

Jeremiah Coder Buyer

“TJ Walter and the Pierson Home Sales Team are consummate real estate professionals who have a true heart for serving their customers. From the very beginning, TJ listened carefully to our "list" in looking for a house, and provided constructive feedback throughout the process, helping us refine what we really wanted. He was dedicated to making the … search process as easy as possible in the amped up Arlington market, going above and beyond when we needed to take timely action. Once we went under contract, TJ was instrumental in making sure everything was done right and ahead of time for an easy closing. We couldn't be happier with the Pierson Team and their quality service” Read More ▾
Thomas Walter Jr.
Thomas Walter Jr.

David Thome Buyer

“The Pierson Real Estate team takes a consultative and hands on approach with their clients to make sure the home buying experience is stress free and to ensure that their clients find a home that is a great fit for them and/or their family!”
Tim Pierson
Tim Pierson

Max Engling Buyer • Falls Church, VA

“We had an excellent experience with Pierson Home Sales - TJ Walter led us through the process, knew our particular styles, and consistently showed us homes that fit what we were looking for. He was also a wealth of information and never hesitated to give excellent advice across the board. He made it clear that finding the right home for us was the … most important priority and we never felt pressured. Great experience” Read More ▾
Thomas Walter Jr.
Thomas Walter Jr.
Tim Pierson
Tim Pierson

Rich Hursh Buyer

“Tim and team were very knowledgeable. They were on top of everything when we had some issues with the home.”
Tim Pierson
Tim Pierson

user9702383 Seller • Fairfax, VA

“The Pierson Team is a one stop shop for securing your new home or selling it. They really go above and beyond what I would think a typical “realtor” would do. On the buying side, they bring added value with knowledge beyond the cosmetic look of a home so you can really think through the purchase. They also provide vetted contractors to help make yo … ur house can become a home once you move in. On the selling side, they make your home look outstanding both online and in person with professionally enhanced photos and notecards strategically placed throughout the home making it come alive for tours. They also provide special touches for your open house that others do not. Communication is detailed from start to finish, and the entire team works to ensure you have a smooth experience. Once the process is over that doesn’t mean the relationship is over, it’s just the beginning with client appreciation events. TJ, our realtor, always made stress melt away with his positive, calm energy - he’s a gem. We are grateful for the Pierson Team! They truly are the best of the best” Read More ▾
Thomas Walter Jr.
Thomas Walter Jr.

Caroline Banister Buyer

“We used Tim Pierson Real Estate to buy our first home in Springfield, VA. Our agent, TJ, was extremely knowledgeable and responsive and just a pleasure to work with. He and his team guided us through the entire home buying process and were always available to show properties and answer questions. I would highly recommend them.”
Thomas Walter Jr.
Thomas Walter Jr.
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