A home search needs a plan before it needs another listing.
I’m John Lee, a Realtor with Real Broker LLC. I help buyers across Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties and Philadelphia compare homes, understand tradeoffs, and move from the first conversation to closing with a clear next step.
Plan your home purchase Call (267) 371-3920
Start with how you want to live
Before we tour, we’ll talk about your budget, timing, commute, space needs, and what you are willing to compromise on. A mailing address alone does not tell you whether a home works for you. We’ll compare the property, its location, ongoing costs, and the work it may need.
My service area spans Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties and Philadelphia. North Wales, Lansdale, and Montgomeryville are a particular local focus. Tell me the places you are considering and we’ll build a focused search.
What working together looks like
- Set the numbers and timeline. We’ll discuss the purchase price range and the cash you need beyond a down payment. Your lender can confirm financing options, payment estimates, and preapproval.
- Define the search. We’ll separate your requirements from preferences, review available homes, and decide which properties deserve a visit.
- Evaluate each home. We’ll look at comparable sales, condition, disclosures, and questions to investigate before you commit.
- Build an offer you understand. Price is one part of the offer. We’ll discuss financing, inspections, appraisal, settlement timing, and the tradeoffs in the terms you choose.
- Work through the details. Once under contract, we’ll coordinate the next steps with your lender, inspectors, and settlement team and keep deadlines visible.
Buying and selling at the same time?
The order matters. We’ll compare your timing, available cash, the readiness of your current home, and the options to discuss with your lender. The right sequence depends on your situation and the homes available when you move.
Questions buyers ask
Can I send you a home I found online?
Yes. Send me the link and tell me what caught your attention. We can review the listing, talk through your questions, and decide whether it is worth a visit.
Should I wait until I find a home to talk to a lender?
Getting a clear financing picture early helps you shop within a realistic range and understand your next step when you find a home you want. A lender can explain what your preapproval covers and what still needs to be verified.
How do I know what to offer?
We’ll review recent comparable sales, the home’s condition, competing interest, and your comfort with the terms. An asking price is a starting point for analysis. It is not a substitute for it.
Why doesn’t the highest offer always win?
A seller weighs the price alongside financing, appraisal risk, inspections, and timing. I explain how these pieces fit together in my video about appraisal gaps and offers.
What should I look for in a seller’s disclosure?
Look for issues that need more context, repair records, or a closer inspection. Watch how I approach seller disclosures.
Read before you buy
- Why the highest offer does not always win
- Questions raised by property disclosures
- Thinking through a move to new construction
Browse more real estate articles and video answers.
Tell me what you are planning
Share the areas you are considering, your approximate timeline, and whether you also need to sell. I’ll help you identify the next useful step.
Start a buyer conversation with John Lee
John Lee, Realtor, SRS, ABR® | Real Broker LLC
Brokerage office: 1100 E Hector St #313, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mobile: (267) 371-3920 | Office: (215) 367-5238
