Here at Kathy Colville & Associates, we pride ourselves on educating and walking our buyers step-by-step to the closing table. With patient, friendly assistance, we make our buyers' dreams of a new home come true.

INITIAL MEETING
We provide a “pressure free” environment. We take the time to get to know you, We can help direct you to just the right places. Whether you are looking in Loudoun, Fairfax, or West Virginia, we will take the time to find the right property for you at the right price.

LOAN INFORMATION & APPLICATION
We can help you find a home loan product that fits your needs. We work with only the best loan officers in the area, we know exactly what they charge and can guide you through the process easily and quickly.

SEARCHING FOR HOMES
You get the service that you need. You can do your own homework or we can do it for you, either way you get to see what you want when you want to.

If you are from outside of the area, we can also help you figure out exactly where you want to be. We are very familiar with Northern Virginia and West Virginia, and we can help you narrow your search to a specific city, like Manassas, Leesburg, or Winchester, or keep it countywide, and search Loudoun, Fairfax, Clarke, Prince William and beyond.

CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATION
When we've found the home that feels right, the paperwork and negotiation begin. We will carefully fill out your offer together, going over all the terms step-by-step. This can take a couple of hours, since the contract offer has many facets. Contract negotiation is not just price alone. Settlement dates, what fixtures and items come with the house, possible rent back by the seller, various inspections and so much more, all play a part in a successful contract offer. Having your full loan approval at the time of the contract offer is very important but ultimately, there are many parts to piece together in order to reach a 'meeting of the minds' between the buyer and seller. We strive to make you feel fully informed and educated during this important time. We encourage you to ask questions and take all the time you need to completely understand the contract offer and any subsequent counter-offers from the Seller.

INSPECTIONS
We know the most qualified companies for inspections! We will be there for you at every inspection and prepare all the paperwork for you.

HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS
We make sure these are provided to you in a timely fashion, and any questions are answered and addressed in time for settlement.

APPRAISAL AND LOAN APPROVAL
We communicate with your lender constantly to ensure the loan approval process continues in a timely manner. We follow up to make sure the lender's appraisal is scheduled quickly and results are submitted in timely fashion. We will meet with you to discuss all available options.

SETTLEMENT
At the final walk-through we ensure all items are present as agreed and the house is in the same condition as when your offer was written. We will negotiate for you any issues found at the walk-through and make sure the numbers on the settlement sheet match the numbers from your contract offer and the estimate of costs from your lender. We will be at your side while the settlement agent explains each one.

All of us at Kathy Colville & Associates will be there for you during the entire process of buying your home. We are dedicated to protecting your interests as a buyer and making sure you are a fully informed and educated. Our goal is to do such an outstanding job that you will want to refer us your family and friends. We are committed to becoming your “REALTORS FOR LIFE”.