Helping You Buy

Discover your dream home in vibrant CA. Trusted experts, seamless transactions, and personalized guidance for confident home buying experiences.

Streamlined Buying Process

Finding the perfect home or investment requires experience, insight, and skilled negotiation. Our team guides buyers through every step, from identifying ideal properties to securing the best possible deals. We leverage our knowledge of the local market, lending connections, and appraisal expertise to make the process seamless. Whether it’s your first home, a forever residence, or an investment opportunity, we provide personalized strategies to meet your goals. With over 20 years of experience, we help buyers navigate the market confidently and achieve success in any real estate climate.

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Home Buying Process

A home search can be an overwhelming and daunting task. That's why I make it a priority to help you understand each step so your journey is as easy and painless as possible. By the end of your search, with my support and guidance, you will live happily ever after in your new dream home.

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Consultation

During our buyer consultation, we'll explore market trends, financing options, and negotiation strategies together. I’m here to answer all your questions and get you started on the right path.

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Pre-approval

I’ll guide you through the pre-approval process, where the lender will review your finances and let you know how much you can borrow. This is a crucial step in making your homeownership dreams a reality!

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Property search

You'll receive notifications about listings that match your preferences. If something catches your eye, just let me know, and we’ll schedule a viewing right away to keep things moving forward.

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Make an offer

When you’re ready, I’ll present your written offer to the seller. While we hope for an immediate acceptance, the seller might counter or reject the offer, but don't worry—we’ll navigate this together!

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Inspections

We’ll arrange a home inspection to ensure everything is in working order and there are no major issues. This brings us one step closer to handing you the keys to your new home!

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Closing

It’s time to celebrate—closing day is here! I’ll be with you through the final steps, ensuring a smooth and exciting finish to your home-buying journey.

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Find your perfect match

Share your preferred neighborhoods, price range, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you're looking for, and let’s kick off your personalized home search journey! By providing these details, we can tailor our search to match your specific needs and preferences, helping you find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle and budget.

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Experience Matters

120+

Homes Sold

$132.5M+

In Transactions

$750k

Average Transaction

100+

Happy Clients

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"My family and I have been working with Steve and his team for almost 20 years now. We have sold and purchased several homes and have had the same amazing experience each time. You can always tell that Steve has our best interest in mind so we can relax and not stress about the process. Communication
"My family and I had been searching for a home for over a year. During that time, we toured more than 200 properties and interacted with nearly 60 real estate agents. Initially, I preferred not to work with a buyer’s agent and chose instead to contact listing agents directly when I found a property o
""Excellent experience I will absolutely use Steve in the future. Steve helped us with the sale of our home. He was there step by step along the way and more importantly communicated in a way that we both felt heard. Very highly recommend him."
"I first met Steve DonVito in November 2016 when I was looking for a real estate agent to sell my parent’s house. After meeting with a few local agents I found Steve to be very professional, approachable and candid, with extensive market knowledge in San Diego County. So I hired him! Steve was able t
"Working with Steve DonVito to sell my home in San Diego was an outstanding experience from start to finish. His expert knowledge of the local market was evident in every step of the process—from pricing the property strategically to navigating negotiations with confidence and precision. What really

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When you use our free search tool you get a more personalized experience that you simply can't find on Zillow or Realtor.

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Seeking Expert Advice?

Have questions about the market, need help with paperwork, or want a tour of your potential new neighborhood, I'm just a call or click away. Let's make your real estate journey smooth and stress-free!

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