Services for Home Buyers
Home Buyer Services
Our Approach to Helping Buyers Acquire their Dream Home
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make—and it can feel overwhelming without the right support. From choosing the right neighborhood to determining what price fits your budget, Mark Horace Real Estate is here to guide you through every step of the home buying process.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, your forever home, or looking for an investment property, we provide the tools, expertise, and local knowledge to empower you to make the right choice. You may fall in love with the first home you see—or it might take looking at dozens of properties—either way, our goal is to ensure you get the home you need at a price you can afford.
Our Home Buying Approach
At Mark Horace Real Estate, we make the home buying journey straightforward and stress-free:
We get to know you – and your significant others or family members involved in the decision.
We learn your priorities – your top three “must-haves” and your top three “deal-breakers.”
We understand your budget – its limits, and how much flexibility you’re comfortable with.
We provide in-depth neighborhood reports – including school ratings, crime statistics, walkability, commute times, and more, so you can make informed decisions.
We set up a personalized listing portal – so you can review homes that match your criteria in real time.
We keep you updated on offers – ensuring you never miss out on opportunities.
We guide you through closing – once your offer is accepted, we provide a detailed step-by-step schedule until keys are in your hands.
Why Work with Mark Horace Real Estate?
With years of experience in Tacoma and Pierce County real estate, Mark Horace Real Estate combines local insight with a commitment to putting clients first. Our mission is to take the stress out of buying a home by giving you the information, guidance, and advocacy you need to move forward with confidence.
Ready to start your home buying journey?
Contact us today and let us help you find the right home at the right price.
Need a loan officer?
If you need a loan officer, we have resources at your disposal. Contact us and we can connect you with a loan officer that is right for you.
What Type of Buyer Are You?
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First Time Home Buyer
Buying your first home is exciting! Yet it can also be overwhelming. Doing your research, understanding how much you can afford and finding the right real estate agent are the most important first steps. As your agent, we will make sure we provide you with the right information for you to be confident in your home buying decision. Plus, we will tell you about all the first time home buyer incentive programs available.
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Investment Property Buyers
Whether you want passive income from a rental property or two or are excited to buy a vacation home that moonlights as a vacation rental for others, we can help you find just the right investment property for you. While the idea of having an investment property may seem glamorous there's a lot of things to considerer before going down this path. We are here to guide you. Mark has been buying investment properties and flipping home for years. We can also connect you to “As is” home sellers.
Did you know?
You are consider a first time homebuyer if you have not owned a home in the past three years!
Look into first-time home buyer programs if you are looking for to buy a home and haven’t owned one in the past three years
Are you a person of color looking to buy a home?
If your or your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent lived in Washington State since before April 1968, and you identify as Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Korean or Asian Indian, you may be eligible for the Covenant Home Ownership Program.
Homeownership is possible with up to $150,000 in down payment and Closing Costs Provided by the Covenant Homeownership Program