Six clear steps from first conversation to keys in hand — with an expert guiding every decision.
Scroll through the six stages — the animation on the right walks you through what happens at each one.
We meet (in person or on Zoom) to talk through your goals, must-haves, timeline and budget. You leave with a clear search strategy and a realistic picture of what your budget buys in each neighborhood.
I introduce you to trusted local lenders so you can compare loan options and get a solid pre-approval. In the Bay Area, sellers expect it with every offer — and it lets you move the moment the right home appears.
Hand-picked listings, new-construction communities and off-market opportunities, plus private tours. I flag pricing trends, school boundaries, HOA details and red flags as we go.
Before we write, I pull comparable sales and review disclosures and inspection reports. Then we decide on price, terms and contingencies that give you the best chance of winning, without overpaying.
Once accepted, I coordinate inspections, the appraisal, loan milestones and every contract deadline, and negotiate repairs or credits if anything comes up.
Final walk-through, signing and keys. After closing I stay your resource — from contractor and renovation referrals to future investment advice.
My experience, dedication and commitment help you find the right home, for the best price, without the stress.
Before you tour a single home, we map out what you want, what you can comfortably afford and the fastest path to get there.
Schools, commutes, HOAs, Mello-Roos and how prices are really moving — so you choose the right neighborhood, not just the right house.
Hand-picked matches every day, including new construction and homes that never hit the big portals, plus private tours on your schedule.
Comparable sales, disclosure review and an offer strategy built to win without overpaying — even with multiple offers on the table.
Once you’re in contract, I coordinate inspectors, the appraisal and your loan, and negotiate repairs or credits if anything comes up.
Final walk-through, signing and keys — then I stay your resource for contractors, renovations and your next move.
Straight answers to the questions that come up in almost every purchase.
Ask Lavanya a question →Less than many people think. Loan programs exist with much smaller down payments than 20%, and down payment assistance programs can help. Your lender will walk you through options; I’ll help you understand how your down payment affects offer strength.
It varies with the market and your timeline. Once an offer is accepted, escrow commonly runs around 21–30 days, but the search itself can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Conditions in your offer — typically for loan approval, appraisal and inspection — that protect you if something goes wrong. In competitive situations we decide together which ones to keep and how long they should be.
Plan for closing costs such as lender fees, title and escrow, prepaid property taxes and insurance, plus inspections. Your lender’s Loan Estimate itemizes these early so there are no surprises.
Yes. Builder contracts have different fine print and timelines. I help you compare communities, negotiate incentives where possible and keep the builder on schedule.
Lavanya Duvvi · Radius Agent RealtyBook a no-pressure consultation and leave with a personalized buying plan.