Prepared for Thomas & Bonnie

Find the Right Home — Without the Confusion

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and it's easy to worry about overpaying, missing the right house, or getting stuck with the wrong one. Robert has guided buyers across the Jackson metro through this exact process, and built this packet to replace the guesswork with a clear plan — from your first conversation to the day you get your keys.

STEP 1
Get Ready — pre-approval & criteria
STEP 2
Find It — tour & offer with confidence
STEP 3
Close It — due diligence & keys in hand
📞  Ready when you are — call or text Robert at 662-364-6562
$350K–$650K price range
4–5 beds + bonus
3+ baths
NE Jackson / Belhaven
2,700+ sqft
What we're searching for

Your Home Search Criteria

Pulled straight from our consultation. Nothing here is locked in — if your thinking shifts as we tour homes, just tell Robert and the search gets adjusted.

Location

  • Top pick: Northeast Jackson / Belhaven
  • Also open to: East Madison (schools), possibly Clinton
  • Off the list: Gluckstadt, Fondren, West Jackson, West Madison

Size & Layout

  • 4–5 bedrooms plus a bonus room
  • 3+ full bathrooms
  • 2,700+ square feet
  • Prefer single-floor living; open to bonus/garage space upstairs
  • Guest suite, ideally with a second guest room

Must-Haves

  • Garage or covered parking
  • Bonus room suited for a home theater
  • Backyard and/or covered porch
  • Real storage space

Nice-to-Have

  • Office with a window
  • Wellness / gym space
  • Roof and foundation in solid shape
  • Storm shelter
  • Insulated walls (bath, media room, bedrooms)
  • Curb appeal
  • Reasonable, typical utility costs
  • Preferably no pool
  • Sauna space (cold plunge is a bonus, not a priority)

Budget Snapshot

  • Price range: $350,000–$650,000, depending on final pre-approval
  • Down payment target: ~20% to avoid PMI
  • Earnest money: ~1–2% of purchase price
Before we dive in

How We'll Work Together

A few ground rules up front so nothing feels like a surprise later.

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How we'll talk: Email is the primary channel — bobbyd.agent@gmail.com — with a response during working hours, 9am–4pm. Email keeps a clear, searchable chain of communication for everything in your file. Once we're in the middle of negotiations or you've decided to make an offer, call or text is the preferred method: 662-364-6562 — those moments move fast and need a faster back-and-forth.
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What Robert needs from you: Honest feedback after every showing, even a quick "not it," and a heads-up as soon as your plans, timeline, or budget change.
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What you can expect from Robert: No pressure to write an offer before you're ready, straight answers even when they're not what you want to hear, and a heads-up the moment a home matching your criteria hits the market.
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The bigger picture: Robert's business runs on referrals and repeat clients, not one-time transactions — so the goal is always doing right by you, even when that means telling you to pass on a home.
What to expect

The Home Buying Process

Eleven steps from our first conversation to handing you the keys.

Two windows, one list

Get Ready to Buy

The list splits cleanly in two: paperwork and prep you can knock out anytime, with no deadline pressure, and the due-diligence tasks that kick off the moment you're under contract.

Robert handles this Buyer handles this Together
🔑  Offer accepted — your 10-day due diligence clock starts now
Good to know

Buyer Education & FAQ

A few honest truths that make the process smoother, plus straight answers to the questions buyers ask most.