True North Realty
For buyers

A clear plan to buy the right home — without the pressure.

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Ariel's job is to make it feel like the second-biggest — because you have a guide who's done it hundreds of times.

The plan

Six steps, in order.

  1. 01
    Consultation

    A no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline, and financing.

  2. 02
    Pre-approval & strategy

    Line up lending, define search criteria, and set expectations for the current market.

  3. 03
    Curated search

    Every home on Canopy MLS in True North's footprint — plus off-market opportunities.

  4. 04
    Tours & shortlist

    Walk homes with a guide who names both the pros and the risks — before you write anything.

  5. 05
    Offer & negotiation

    Strategic offers backed by real comps, timing intelligence, and calm negotiation.

  6. 06
    Under contract to close

    Inspections, appraisal, deadlines — all managed for you, with clear updates the whole way.

What you get with a True North guide

Real deliverables, not a slide deck.

Full-market access

Canopy MLS — one search, every listing across the Carolinas footprint.

Off-market network

Pocket listings and coming-soon inventory before it hits the public portals.

Financing intros

Direct lines to trusted local lenders. Compare real loan estimates side-by-side.

Offer strategy

Every offer built with comps, contingency planning, and a written game plan.

Inspection guidance

A calm read on what actually matters in the report — and what deserves a credit.

Contract quarterback

Deadlines, appraisal, title, walkthrough — all coordinated, all on time.

Ariel's current inventory

Homes on the market now.

A live look — updated straight from the MLS.

Buyer resources

Tools we actually use with clients.

Recent client wins

In their words.

★★★★★

"While we were still looking, Ariel was able to find exactly what we needed in order to accommodate our family. Once we found the perfect house, she was able to contract things we didn’t even know were possible. Also during the due diligence, she was able to explain all our options to remediate anything that was sub-par. Would definitely use her services again if we were to buy another home!"

— Anna Singleton & Justin Roberts, Buyer
★★★★★

"Ariel was a great communicator and wasted no time getting us in to see homes. With this being our first home, Ariel was able to guide us in the right direction and helped us find the most perfect home for us!"

— Emily and John Clark, Buyer
FAQ

The questions we get most.

Do I need to be pre-approved before we look?+

Pre-approval doesn't cost anything and takes about 20 minutes with a good lender. It also lets you write real offers when the right home shows up. We recommend it before the second tour.

How much should I budget for closing costs?+

Plan for roughly 2–3% of the purchase price. Some of it can be negotiated with the seller depending on the market.

Do you charge buyers directly?+

In most transactions the seller's side covers buyer representation. If a specific home requires anything different, you'll know before we tour it.

How fast can we close?+

Cash: 10–14 days. Financed: typically 30–35 days. We map the timeline to your life, not the other way around.

Start the conversation

Tell Ariel what you're looking for.

Even a rough idea helps — timeline, area, budget, must-haves. Ariel follows up personally, typically within an hour.

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