Buyer’s Guide

Step-By-Step Buyer’s Guide

Step 1: Meet & Plan

We’ll start with a conversation to learn about your goals, lifestyle, and must-haves. Whether you’re looking for a ski-in condo, a mountain retreat, or a full-time home, this step helps us understand what matters most so we can focus your search.

Step 2: Pre-Approval and Budgeting

Before touring homes, it’s important to know your budget. We’ll connect you with trusted local lenders who understand Summit County’s unique market and property types. A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer and lets you act quickly when you find the right home.

Step 3: Learn the Market

Summit County is made up of distinct towns and neighborhoods, each with its own unique advantages, price point, and amenities. We’ll walk you through current market trends, typical pricing, and what to expect when buying here so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Step 4: Tour Homes

This is the fun part. We’ll schedule showings and explore properties that match your criteria. As we tour, we’ll point out key details, compare options, and help you evaluate which homes truly fit your needs.

Deck overlooking Mount Royal Frisco Colorado

Step 5: Negotiate

Once you’ve found the right property, we’ll craft a competitive offer and handle negotiations to get you the best possible terms. Our local expertise helps you stand out in a competitive market and avoid costly surprises.

Step 6: Contract to Keys

After your offer is accepted, we’ll guide you through the under-contract process, including inspections, appraisal, title work, and all the details leading up to closing. We’ll keep everything on track so you can focus on preparing for your move.

Step 7: Welcome Home!

Closing day is just the beginning. We’ll hand you the keys, share local resources, and stay available as a trusted partner for recommendations, future real estate needs, and community connections.

Ryan made my first home-buying experience feel positive and seamless from start to finish. His extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and deep community ties gave me complete confidence in his guidance. He was incredibly patient, willing to look at as many homes as it took until I was sure I found the right fit. He walked me through every step and was always ready to answer my questions. When unexpected challenges came up (as they often do), Ryan handled everything with professionalism and grace, and I never doubted that he had my best interests in mind. He genuinely listened to what I wanted and helped me find the perfect home. I wholeheartedly recommend Ryan and his team to anyone looking for a realtor in Summit County!

Emily J.
We were looking for a local realtor that was the BEST and we certainly did with the Van Gundy Team. Ryan listed our property and remained diligent until closing. He has an efficient staff that handled every detail right up to the day before closing. We appreciated all the thorough communication. Look no further, this is the team that you want to be with when listing property.

Becky H.
AMAZING experience with Ryan and the Van Gundy Team. Ryan is organized, insightful, and was really there for our family every step of the way. I cannot recommend Ryan enough. Buying a new house/moving is overwhelming and he definitely gave us peace of mind that we were cared for and had our best interest throughout the entire process. He is so connected in the community, he always had a reputable person to go to whether it was a construction or even legal question. I highly recommend the Van Gundy Team. You will it be disappointed.

Heather P.
We entrusted the sale of our home to the Van Gundy Team and received top dollar for our home. We met with Ryan and Luke several weeks before listing, and implemented several of their suggestions which resulted in a higher selling price. Thank you Ryan and Luke for your professionalism and real estate expertise. We highly recommend hiring the Van Gundy Team to sell your home. Trust the true local experts!

Lyn H.