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Buying with us.

A walkable address in Buckhead, a gated estate in Milton, a dock on Lanier or a ridge in Blue Ridge. We represent buyers across all of it, and one of us already knows the streets.

Open kitchen and living room in a newly finished home

From first call to keys.

Six steps, in order. We go through the buyer representation agreement with you at the start, so you know what we do for you and how we are paid before you tour a single home.

  1. Consultation

    We talk through your goals, timing, budget and must-haves, and review the buyer representation agreement together. Our compensation is spelled out there and is often negotiated as part of your offer.

  2. Pre-approval

    We introduce you to a local lender we trust. In a competitive market, a pre-approval letter is what makes a seller take your offer seriously.

  3. A search built for you

    We set up a search on your criteria and tour only the homes that fit, including the ones we hear about before they reach the MLS.

  4. The offer

    When the right home appears we move quickly. We shape price, terms and timeline to win it without overpaying.

  5. Due diligence

    Inspections, repair negotiations and, where they apply, the wells, septic systems, docks and outbuildings a standard inspection can miss.

  6. Closing

    We manage the appraisal, the final walkthrough and the paperwork through signing day.

What you are buying changes what we check.

The house is only part of it. These are the questions we answer before your due diligence period ends.

  • Estates and gated communities

    Mechanical systems, pools, outbuildings and permits scale with the home. Karen's construction background is the advantage here. Luxury homes

  • Lake Lanier waterfront

    Dock permits belong to the property and not every lot can have one. We verify the permit and the water depth before you offer. Lake Lanier

  • Mountain homes and cabins

    Slope, road access, wells and septic, and whether the property suits the way you plan to use it. Blue Ridge

  • New construction

    The builder's agent works for the builder. We review the contract and walk the build with you. Cumming

  • Intown homes, condos and townhomes

    Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Chamblee, where Britney's renovation experience helps you price what a home needs. Buckhead

  • Land and lots

    Perc tests, topography, road frontage and zoning decide what a lot is worth. Land and lots

Moving here from out of state.

Many of our buyers are relocating and cannot be here for every step. We run video tours, coordinate inspections and due diligence remotely, and help you compare communities, schools and commutes across North Fulton, Forsyth, Hall and Dawson counties before you fly in.

If you are still deciding between the city, the lake and the mountains, start with the communities we work, listed south to north.

Tell us where you're headed.

Your message goes straight to the one of us who leads that market, and the other stays on the file from the first call to closing.

Karen Hilliard Luxury, Lake Lanier and the mountains (770) 316-0788 khilliard@kw.com Book a consultation with Karen
Britney Javens North Atlanta and intown (678) 780-8238 Britneyj@kw.com Book a consultation with Britney

Available every day, 7 am to 9 pm.