Goals
What you need, what you'd love and what you can live without. The clearer this is, the faster you'll recognize the right home when you walk in.
Find the home that fits your life.
Searching is the fun part. Winning the right home at the right price takes a plan. MaShay helps you get clear on what you want, shows you what listing photos leave out, and negotiates like it's her own move.
Start your home search.
Tell MaShay what you're looking for and she'll set up a custom search that sends you matching homes as they hit the market, across Cobb, Douglas, Fayette and the surrounding areas.
- New listings first. Matches land in your inbox as soon as they're listed.
- Filtered by a person. MaShay flags the homes worth a closer look, and the ones to skip.
- Tours on your schedule. See the homes you love in an order that makes sense.
The buyer consultation.
An hour that can save you months. Before you tour a single home, you'll sit down with MaShay, in person or by video, and build your plan together.
Budget
What you're comfortable paying each month, not just what a lender approves. If you need a lender, MaShay can share names to compare.
Areas
Which counties and communities fit your daily life, and what the drive really looks like at rush hour.
Offers
What makes an offer strong right now, how earnest money and the due diligence period work in Georgia, and how to compete without overpaying.
Timeline
When you need to move, what has to happen first, and how to line up the steps so nothing stalls.
From first tour to front door.
Buying a home is a string of small decisions with big consequences. Here's how the road usually runs, and where MaShay is working for you along the way.
- 1
Consultation and pre-approval
Set your plan and know your numbers before you shop, so you can move fast when the right home shows up.
- 2
Search and tours
MaShay sends matches, books showings and points out what the photos don't show you.
- 3
Offer and negotiation
Price, terms, timelines and contingencies, negotiated to protect you and win the home.
- 4
Due diligence and inspection
Inspections, repair requests and the questions that matter while you can still walk away.
- 5
Appraisal and financing
Your lender orders the appraisal and finalizes the loan while MaShay keeps every deadline on track.
- 6
Final walkthrough
One last look to confirm the home is in the condition you agreed on.
- 7
Closing and keys
Sign, fund and celebrate. Then turn the key.
Know your numbers before you fall in love.
Slide the price, down payment and rate to see a ballpark monthly payment. Then talk to a lender for real numbers. MaShay is happy to share lenders her clients have worked with.
Estimated monthly payment
$0/mo
- Principal and interest
- Property taxes
- Home insurance
- HOA dues
- Loan amount
An estimate only, not a loan offer. Taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance and rates vary by property, lender and borrower.
Talk through your budget- Pre-approval
- A lender reviews your income, credit and assets and puts in writing what they're willing to lend. Sellers take offers more seriously with one attached.
- Down payment
- Some loan programs allow a low or even no down payment for buyers who qualify. A lender will walk you through the options that fit you.
- Closing costs
- Lender fees, title charges and prepaid taxes and insurance, due at closing on top of your down payment. Your Loan Estimate spells them out.
- Earnest money
- A good faith deposit that goes with your offer, held in escrow and credited toward your purchase at closing.
What I look at on a tour.
Listing photos are built to impress. On a showing, MaShay looks past the staging for the things that cost you later.
- The big systems. Roof, HVAC and water heater age, and what replacing them would run.
- Water. Drainage and grading around the house, and any signs of moisture below.
- Light and noise. How rooms feel at different times of day, and what's behind the back fence.
- The rules. HOA covenants and fees, before you fall for the yard.
- The real commute. The drive at rush hour, not on a Sunday afternoon.
Buyer questions.
Don't see yours? Text it to 678.754.9668 and MaShay will answer it straight.
How much do I need to buy a home?
It depends on the loan program, the price and your credit. Plan for a down payment, closing costs and some money in reserve. A lender can give you exact figures, and MaShay can share names to compare.
Should I get pre-approved before I start looking?
Yes. Pre-approval tells you what's realistic, and sellers take offers more seriously when one is attached. It also lets you move fast when the right home comes up.
How does working with a buyer's agent work?
Before you tour homes together, you'll sign a written buyer agreement that spells out what MaShay does for you and how she's paid. Compensation is negotiable, and sellers often contribute. She'll walk you through it before your first showing.
How long does buying a home take?
The search can take a few weeks or a few months. Once an offer is accepted, a financed purchase often closes in about 30 to 45 days.
Can I buy a new home and sell mine at the same time?
Yes, with the right plan. MaShay can line up both sides of the move. Ask her about the Guaranteed Sale Program too.
Which areas do you cover?
Home base is Cobb, Douglas and Fayette counties, with clients across the surrounding areas of Metro Atlanta. If you're relocating, start with the community guide.
Ready to start looking?
Send your search, book a consultation or just text a question. Every great move starts with one conversation.