Helping You Buy

Finding the right home in Bend isn't just about browsing listings—it's about understanding the market, knowing where the opportunities are, and having the right guidance when it matters most. Whether you're relocating, buying your first home, or exploring new construction, I'll be by your side from your first showing to the day you receive your keys.

Buy With Confidence in Bend

Buying a home is about more than finding the right property—it’s about making confident decisions every step of the way. With 12 years of experience selling real estate and more than 20 years in the industry, I’ll provide the local insight, market expertise, and skilled negotiation you need to find the right home at the right price. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, relocating to Central Oregon, or exploring new construction, you’ll work directly with me from our first conversation to closing day—no teams, no hand-offs, just honest guidance every step of the way.

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

VIP Home search

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 You Can Count On

For more than 30 years, I've helped over 350 families buy and sell homes throughout Bend and Central Oregon. As a lifelong Bend local, I combine deep market knowledge with personalized guidance to help every client move forward with confidence.

350+

Families Helped

30+

Years of Local Experience

40–50

New Construction Homes Closed Annually

100%

Personal Service

"I have worked with Maria twice and I highly recommend! Helpful and knowledgeable and the only person I would work with again. Took care of all communication and paperwork, making the whole process very easy for me. 10/10"

"Maria was attentive to our preferences when looking for a home and quickly found us the ideal house. 6 years later we connected again when we sold and her advice and knowledge of the Bend market helped us to sell at just the right time for a fantastic price. She is without blunt the best agent we ha…

"We absolutely adore Maria! We met at an open house and when we found a home we wanted to put an offer on she was our first call. We honesty would not have successfully closed on our property if it had not been for Maria and all of her expertise. We would most definitely recommend Maria to anyone loo…

"We thoroughly enjoyed working with Maria. We came from California and were not familiar with the real estate market in Bend. She guided our home tours to refine the area and home that best met our request. We purchased a house and feel Maria was pivotal in exposing us to the perfect home."

"Maria is the consummate professional from start to finish.She knows the market inside and out. She spent quite some time understanding the unique features of our property that she sold for us. Equally as important, her follow up and attention to detail relieved me of any stress I might have experi…

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