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Let’s Find the Home That Feels Like You

At The Curtis Team, we believe a truly great home isn’t defined by square footage or number of bedrooms — it’s defined by how it feels when you walk through the front door. It’s the vision of your mornings there, the laughter you’ll share, the life you’ll build.

This is more than real estate — it’s about your life and your dreams.

Home Buyer FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for San Antonio & Central Texas Buyers

Yes — and it costs you nothing. As your buyer’s agent, we represent your best interests, provide expert market insight, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through every step. In most cases, the seller covers the agent compensation.

This is our chance to learn about you — your timeline, budget, preferred neighborhoods, must-haves, dealbreakers, and lifestyle. We’ll walk you through the buying process, answer questions, and outline the next steps so you feel confident and prepared.

Many buyers believe they need 20%, but that’s not always true. Depending on your loan type, you might be able to buy with as little as 3–5% down — or even 0% with certain military or USDA programs. We’ll help you connect with trusted local lenders to explore your options.

Yes. A pre-approval helps you understand your true budget, strengthens your offer, and saves you time by focusing your search on homes that fit your financial goals. If you don’t have a lender yet, we can connect you with great local partners.

Timelines vary, but most buyers spend:

  • 1–3 weeks searching for homes

  • 30 days in the contract-to-close period
    If you’re on a tight timeline, we can accelerate the process.

Buyers typically have:

  • Earnest money

  • Option fee (in Texas)

  • Inspections

  • Appraisal

  • Closing costs

Closing costs are usually 2–3% of the purchase price. We’ll break these down clearly so there are no surprises.

Absolutely. We’ll help you evaluate whether a contingent offer makes sense, how to time the sale and purchase, and what strategies work best in the current market.

The market moves quickly, but buyers have more opportunities than they did a few years ago. We’ll give you hyper-local, real-time data so you’re prepared to make smart decisions — not rushed ones.

We work with many relocation clients. We offer virtual tours, video walkthroughs, neighborhood insights, and step-by-step guidance tailored to out-of-state buyers. We make the process as smooth as possible, no matter the distance.

We analyze comparable sales, neighborhood trends, appreciation potential, and resale considerations so you’re choosing a home that supports both your lifestyle and your long-term financial goals.

We guide you through every next step, including:

  • Inspections

  • Negotiations

  • Appraisal

  • Final walkthrough

  • Closing coordination

You won’t navigate any of it alone — we keep everything organized and on track.

Because we take a life-first approach. We listen, we advocate for you, and we use our deep Central Texas expertise to help you find a home where your life can thrive. You will always feel informed, supported, and prioritized.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let’s talk about you. What goals do you have? What priorities matter most? What kind of life do you want to build through this home? Click the button below to schedule a Home Buyer’s Consultation and let us guide you, step by step.

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Why Choose The Curtis Team?

  • Local Experts. Based in San Antonio & Central Texas, we know the market inside and out.

  • Personalized Service. We tailor every strategy to your goals — not someone else’s.

  • Life-focused Approach. We don’t just find houses — we help you find home.

We’re committed to guiding you, supporting you, and ultimately delivering the home that fits your life. Meet our Team here. Ready when you are.


Contact

The Curtis Team
Phone: (210) 477-4855
Email: doug@thecurtisteamtx.com
Locations: 1717 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232 / 302 Lakewood Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028

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