When you find yourself thinking Lake Tahoe would be an exceptional place to call home, there's no looking back.  When it hits you, look to Schwartz-Stanton Group.  For more than three decades we've helped visitors become residents.


The Home Buying Process. . .

Whether you are real estate savvy or you are experiencing your first home purchase, you already have a life and it probably comes complete with all the responsibility you care to manage, thank you. 

At Schwartz-Stanton Group we understand this. In your Tahoe home purchase, we make sure you can keep the focus on your life while we handle all the details. . .big and little. We’ll keep you abreast of everything that transpires during the purchase of your Tahoe property. 

Real estate is our life.  Living your life is yours.  


    There are several steps to the process and Schwartz-Stanton Group will be with you through the entire transaction.

    Step 1 . . .    Choose an agent
    Step 2 . . .    Determine your needs, wants and desires 
    Step 3 . . .    Select an area/neighborhood 
    Step 4 . . .    Understand the buying process; review the purchase agreement, area disclosures and other documents
    Step 5 . . .    Determine your purchase power and start application for mortgage pre-approval, if applicable
    Step 6 . . .    Go on property tour with your agent
    Step 7 . . .    Make an offer
    Step 8 . . .    Negotiate the agreement
    Step 9 . . .    Contract acceptance and escrow open
    Step 10 . .    Work on contingencies including home inspection, insurance, escrow documents
    Step 11 . .    Appraisal and update mortgage application, if applicable
    Step 12 . .    Removal of contingencies, mortgage approval, order home warranty
    Step 13 . .    Final walk through, utilities transferred, funds to title company for closing
    Step 14 . .    Close on your new property 



    The Home Buying Process At A Glance