M&Co. Buyer Center

Welcome to the M&Co. Buyer Center!

You’re here because you’re about to embark on a home search. We are SO excited for you — & honored to partner with you on this journey. 

We launched the M&Co. Buyer Center to provide you with full transparency, honest answers, & all of the info upfront. Every real estate purchase is different, & there will inevitably be bumps along the way, but our exclusive content will equip you for what lies ahead. 

Below are the main stages you’ll go through in your homebuying journey. Each page contains helpful resources & explanations for that stage of your transaction. Your agent & transaction coordinator will also send you links throughout your search! (Psst – we also have an index below if you want to browse all the topics at once)

1. Finding The One
2. Making an Offer
3. Going Under Contract
4. Preparing for Closing
5. Navigating Homeownership

We hope you find this helpful! If you have any questions at all, your broker is always ready & eager to help.

We can’t wait to guide you through your purchase!

With ❤️  from the ladies of M&Co.,
Melanie, Courtney, Candace, Beatriz, Sarah & Monica

Index

• Finding The One
  • Starting Your Search
  • Working with an Agent
  • Timing Your Home Purchase
  • Going on Showings
  • Our Favorite Search Tools
  • Financing Your Purchase
  • Chicago Building Types
  • Homeowner’s Associations
  • Interiors & Exteriors
  • New Construction
• Making an Offer
  • Making an Offer
  • Guide to Multi-Board Contract
  • Writing a Letter to Seller
  • Negotiating an Offer
• Going Under Contract
  • Transaction Milestones
  • Paying Earnest Money
  • Conducting the Inspection
  • Navigating Attorney Review
  • Understanding the Appraisal
  • Reviewing Condo Docs
• Preparing for Closing
  • Transferring Utilities
  • Conducting the Final Walkthrough
  • Closing on Your New Home
• Navigating Homeownership
  • Understanding Property Taxes
  • Maintaining Your Home
  • Refinancing Your Home
  • M&Co. Vendor Guide

The disclaimer: The info here is based on our past experiences, lessons learned, and real-life situations with clients. It is not meant to be exhaustive. Each home is unique, each buyer is unique, and some (many) things will depend on each situation. This guide is not the end-all, be-all — so always do your own research, too.