Buying a Home in St. George and Washington County
Whether you are relocating to Southern Utah, moving across town, or buying your first home, a clear process makes the difference. Todd Cirrito, REALTOR® with The Burnett Group at CENTURY 21 Everest, helps buyers throughout St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, and the surrounding communities find the right home and move through each step with confidence.
1. Start With Your Goals
Every search starts with a conversation about what matters most: location, commute, lot size, style, single-level living, garage space, views, HOA preferences, and budget. If you are moving from out of state, Todd can help you understand how each community feels, how they connect, and what to look for when touring in person or by video.
2. Get Pre-Approved
Before touring seriously, talk with a lender to understand your options and get a pre-approval letter. A strong pre-approval helps your offer stand out. Todd can share contacts for local lenders, but you are always free to choose your own.
3. Search and Tour Homes
Use the live home search to browse current listings and set up alerts. Todd can arrange in-person showings, live video tours, and neighborhood drive-throughs, and point out details such as HOA rules, short-term rental restrictions, irrigation, and lot considerations.
4. Buying New Construction
Many St. George area communities include new builds. Having your own agent when visiting a builder's model home helps you compare contracts, upgrade costs, warranties, lot premiums, and timelines. Register with your agent on your first visit, since many builders have specific rules about representation.
5. Make a Strong Offer
Todd reviews current comparable sales with you, explains your options for price, terms, contingencies, and closing timelines, and negotiates on your behalf. The goal is an offer that fits your plans while protecting your interests.
6. Inspections, Appraisal, and Closing
After your offer is accepted, Todd helps you schedule inspections, review findings, track the appraisal and loan deadlines, and coordinate with the title company. Utah's purchase contract includes important deadlines, and staying organized helps the process go smoothly through closing and the keys.
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