A clear plan to buy the right home — without the pressure.
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Thea's job is to make it feel like the second-biggest — because you have a guide who's done it hundreds of times.
Six steps, in order.
- 01Consultation
A no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline, and financing.
- 02Pre-approval & strategy
Line up lending, define search criteria, and set expectations for the current market.
- 03Curated search
Every home on Canopy MLS in True North's footprint — plus off-market opportunities.
- 04Tours & shortlist
Walk homes with a guide who names both the pros and the risks — before you write anything.
- 05Offer & negotiation
Strategic offers backed by real comps, timing intelligence, and calm negotiation.
- 06Under contract to close
Inspections, appraisal, deadlines — all managed for you, with clear updates the whole way.
Real deliverables, not a slide deck.
Canopy MLS — one search, every listing across the Carolinas footprint.
Pocket listings and coming-soon inventory before it hits the public portals.
Direct lines to trusted local lenders. Compare real loan estimates side-by-side.
Every offer built with comps, contingency planning, and a written game plan.
A calm read on what actually matters in the report — and what deserves a credit.
Deadlines, appraisal, title, walkthrough — all coordinated, all on time.
Homes on the market now.
A live look — updated straight from the MLS.
Tools we actually use with clients.
In their words.
★★★★★""We can’t say enough good things about Thea Russell! From day one, she was excited to pull out all the stops to find us exactly what we were looking for. She dedicated an entire day to showing us various neighborhoods so we could find the perfect fit, always pointing out details she knew were important to us. During the construction of our new home, she kept us constantly updated and offered helpful suggestions at every step—even offering to check on the build when we couldn't be there ourselves. She is an incredible advocate for you and your expectations. Beyond her skill and professionalism, Thea is just a wonderful person to work with. She even continued helping us search for a special place for my sister during and after we closed on our own home. If you want an agent who is upbeat, bright, and truly cares about her clients' needs, look no further than Thea.""
★★★★★"Thea was knowledgeable of the area and the standard practices of Real Estate negotiations. If she didn't know the answer to a question, she wasn't afraid to inquire for information from others. Thea was always the professional, even during less serious situations. We had fun shopping with Thea, until the packing started ;)"
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.
Tell Thea what you're looking for.
Even a rough idea helps — timeline, area, budget, must-haves. Thea follows up personally, typically within an hour.