Buy a Home

What We Do For You

We walk with you from your first question to the day you get the keys. Seven steps, in plain English, with the terms you actually need to know.

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Bilingual Service — English & Spanish  |  WA & NC

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The Path

Seven Steps to Your Keys

From your first call to closing day.

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  • Two years of work history and your income now.
  • Your ID — Social Security number or ITIN.
  • With an ITIN, you can still buy a home.
  • Not sure what to bring? We make a list with you.
  • On-ramp Not mortgage-ready? We fix your credit under the same roof.
  • Our in-house lending team checks your numbers.
  • You get a letter that says how much you can borrow.
  • FHA starts at 580 credit. Conventional at 620.
  • Sellers take you seriously when you have this letter.
  • We only show homes you can really afford.
  • No falling in love with the wrong price.
  • See as many homes as you need.
  • We answer every question along the way.
  • We write the offer with you and push for the best deal.
  • You put down earnest money — usually 1–3%.
  • It is not a fee. It goes toward your home.
  • Cost now Earnest money — your first out-of-pocket.
  • An expert checks the house. Money that protects you.
  • A pro confirms the home is worth the price.
  • We watch every deadline so nothing slips.
  • Cost now Inspection and appraisal — paid before closing.
  • You sign the papers — it takes about an hour.
  • You get the keys. The home is yours.
  • We stay with you after closing, too.
  • Cost now Down payment and closing costs — all named early, never a surprise.

What They Say

Real Clients. Real Homes.

"She is a true professional at what she does, and she always answers every question and concern you have when you're searching for your dream home. I recommend her, and you won't regret it 👍👌👏"
M&E Cleaning Services LLC Google Translated from Spanish
"100% recommended — always willing to work with you, and always with a smile, never pressuring you. Thank you, Doris!"
Familia Soza Licona Translated from Spanish
"We were blessed to have Doris help us buy our home, and we couldn't be more grateful. From the very first moment she was kind, warm, and incredibly patient, always ready to guide us and answer our questions. Her humility and professionalism made a real difference. We also felt she was very honest and transparent, which gave us so much confidence. Thanks to her, the whole process was so much easier. We recommend her with all our heart!"
Ismerai Diaz Translated from Spanish
"A hardworking, courageous woman! I've worked with her since 2021 — she's my number one realtor! I recommend her to all my friends and family. She has so much knowledge when it comes to buying and selling homes! In my own experience, I dealt with several realtors and banks many times and they all told me no. When I met Doris, it was a whole new experience and I was able to get my home! She helped me through the entire process and answered all my questions — Doris is so easy to work with! Thank you, Doris, for your help!!"
Wendy Montes Translated from Spanish

Your Team

The People Behind Your Home Search

Doris Sierra

Doris Sierra

Team Lead / Realtor

Alma Rosa

Alma Rosa

Realtor — NC

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Call Us — (253) 400-3131