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. Rachel'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.

Rachel's current inventory

Homes on the market now.

A live look — updated straight from the MLS.

Rachel doesn't have an active listing on the site right now — but the off-market pipeline is usually the more interesting one. Ask what's brewing.
Buyer resources

Tools we actually use with clients.

Recent client wins

In their words.

★★★★★

"Throughout this entire journey, Rachel made it clear that she would be fighting for me and she did just that!!!! She made sure that I got the house I wanted and that everything was taken care of properly and professionally!!!! She kept me informed every step of the way and made sure that I walked away with the best deal!!!! She was knowledgeable and efficient on the ins and outs of the property and she made sure that I was informed of EVERYTHING!!!! The highest rating I could give was five stars, but twenty stars wouldn't even express how much of a joy and honor it was to have her as my realtor!!!!!!!! Ten out of ten times I would recommend Rachel to anyone seeking to buy property!!!! She was a real blessing!!!!!!!!"

— Marcus Gales, Buyer
★★★★★

"We had such a great experience working with Rachel! She was so helpful throughout the whole process of buying our first home and made everything so much easier for us. She was always there to answer our questions, help us through every step, and make sure we felt comfortable with everything. I would definitely recommend Racheal to anyone looking to buy a home!"

— Daniel Garnhum & Sarai Rivera-Sambrano, 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 Rachel what you're looking for.

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

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