About this Event
Ready to buy a home — but want to feel confident before you begin?
Between credit, financing, inspections, negotiations, and closing costs, homeownership can feel complicated. The Smart Buyer Session is designed to simplify the process and help you prepare with clarity.
Join Katrina Benjamin (“KB”), Realtor | A Realtor That Cares and Dale Fater, Loan Officer, for an educational homebuyer seminar built around a proven roadmap for purchasing with confidence — from planning and home search to closing day — plus the financing guidance buyers actually need.
🎁 Lunch and giveaways provided
Part 1: The Smart Buyer Roadmap (The 10-Step Buying Process)
Learn what to expect at every stage of the journey:
- Clarifying goals, timeline, and must-haves
- Understanding financial readiness and next steps
- Building a strategic home search
- Evaluating homes beyond the décor
- Making competitive, well-structured offers
- Negotiating to protect your interests
- Navigating inspections, contingencies, and timelines
- Preparing for closing and final walkthrough
- What happens on closing day — and after
Part 2: Financing Essentials with Dale Fater
- The Power of Pre-Approval — and why it matters
- Loan Options Explained — Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA & assistance programs
- Credit Strategy — what impacts approval and pricing most
- Monthly Payment Breakdown — understanding the true cost of ownership
- Cash to Close & Timeline — what to expect from contract to keys
You’ll Leave With:
✔️ A clear understanding of the homebuying process
✔️ Confidence around financing and affordability
✔️ Strategies to strengthen your buying position
✔️ Answers to your questions during live Q&A
This is an educational event — no pressure, just clarity.
If you’re thinking about buying in Virginia, this is a smart first step.
Bonus
🎁 Lunch and giveaways included — come ready to learn and connect!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
6806 Paragon Pl #300, 6806 Paragon Place, Richmond, United States
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