Buyer's Guide

A step-by-step guide to buying a home in San Antonio, from pre-approval to closing.

Your step-by-step roadmap to homeownership in San Antonio.

How the Process Works

Together, we'll identify your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and deal-breakers. I'll set up customized alerts so you're the first to know about new listings that match your criteria.
I'll schedule private showings at your convenience and provide expert insights on each property — from construction quality to resale potential and neighborhood dynamics.
When you find the one, I'll craft a competitive offer strategy. With deep market knowledge and strong negotiation skills, I'll fight to get you the best possible price and terms.
From inspection to appraisal to closing, I'll coordinate every detail and keep you informed every step of the way. You'll have keys in hand before you know it.

Down payments: while 20% is traditional, many loan programs offer down payments as low as 3-5%. FHA loans require just 3.5%.
Timeline: from initial search to closing, most buyers spend 30-90 days depending on readiness, market conditions, and the property.
Do you need a buyer's agent? You don't have to, but you should. A buyer's agent represents your interests, has access to more listings, handles negotiations, and costs you nothing.
Closing costs typically range from 2-5% of the purchase price and include lender fees, title insurance, appraisal, and prepaid items like taxes and insurance.

Pedro Echeverría · Real Brokerage · San Antonio, TX · 210-376-9287