Our Services: Buyer Representation

We love helping buyers find their next home.

Buying a home is a major life decision and you deserve to approach it with clarity, excitement, and confidence. While the process can feel overwhelming to many, our mission is to make it joyful, empowering, and seamless from start to finish.

A home is more than four walls. It’s where life unfolds—where you rest, gather, grow, and make memories. It should reflect who you are and support the life you want to live. You shouldn't have to settle.

As your buyer’s agent, we’re fully committed to advocating for you every step of the way. We work tirelessly—yet make it feel effortless—to ensure your home search and purchase is smooth, informed, and deeply rewarding.

Discover our step-by-step process and how we guide you from first showing to final signature—with care, clarity, and confidence.

Next Steps...

Only the Best for You: Local Team & National Brokerage

With Leonard Real Estate, you get the best of both worlds:

Personal, boutique-level service from a husband-and-wife team who live and work right here in small-town Washington, North Carolina.

National reach and cutting-edge tools through our partnership with Real Broker, LLC., one of the most innovative and fastest-growing brokerages in the world.

As part of the One Real network, we’re connected to thousands of trusted agents across the nation. That means you benefit from top-tier technology, real-time market insights, and a brokerage that truly puts clients and agents first. Real Broker is set apart by their vision to create a simple and enjoyable experience for you as our client.

It’s just one of the many ways we work to earn your trust.

We are fully licensed real estate brokers and proud members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), our local board Cape Fear REALTORS® (CFR), active users of research and data-driven tools like the MLS and Realtors Property Resource (RPR), and we utilize cutting edge process management to keep your transaction details on track.

We take the time to review these differentiating factors with you so you know the value we bring and we stay current, educated, and engaged so that we can give you the most informed, seamless real estate experience possible.

Because when it comes to your home journey, nothing but the best will do.

3 Steps to Home Buying Bliss...

Step 1

Complimentary Buyer Consultation

Start your home buying journey with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation. This complimentary consultation is designed to help us get to know each other, answer your initial questions, and explore how we can best support your goals.

We’ll walk through your needs, timeline, and preferences—and we’ll share our detailed buyer representation services so you can see exactly what working with us includes.

Prefer to meet sooner?

Steps 1 and 2 can often be combined into one appointment based on your timeline.

Just exploring?

This step is perfect if you're interviewing local agents or seeking guidance before beginning your search.

Schedule with ease using our real-time calendar. You can choose to meet in person locally, over a video call, or by phone—whatever works best for you. Time: typically 15 to 30 minutes.

CLICK TO SCHEDULE your Buyer Consultation!

Step 2

Client Intake Meeting

This meeting is all about you! Once we’ve decided to move forward together, we’ll schedule a more detailed intake meeting to lay the foundation for a smooth and successful experience.

In this session, we’ll:

Dive deeper into your goals, lifestyle needs, and budget
Define your ideal home criteria and must-haves
Walk through the full buying process and timeline
Review important documents, disclosures, and expectations
Set you up with your personalized search tools

This meeting helps us align on your vision and ensures you feel confident every step of the way. We’ll also review communication preferences and scheduling needs to keep things seamless and stress-free. Time: typically 30 to 60 minutes.

CLICK TO SCHEDULE your Client Intake Meeting!

Step 3

Your Custom & Private Home Search

With a clear understanding of your goals, we’ll launch your private home search using both high-tech tools and high-touch service. You’ll receive:

A personalized client portal for real-time MLS listings
Alerts for off-market and “coming soon” properties
Hand-picked recommendations based on your preferences
Strategic guidance backed by local knowledge and market insight
And so much more!

As part of Real Broker, LLC one of the fastest growing and most advanced brokerages in the country, we’re equipped with cutting-edge technology and powerful resources. But what truly sets us apart is the personal connection—we know Washington, NC, inside and out and are here to help you feel at home.

Throughout your search, we’ll be your trusted guide—answering questions, offering insight, and helping you make informed, confident decisions.

This step continues until we find the right home, the right investment, or the right opportunity—just for you.

Important Disclosures & FAQs

Does scheduling Step 1 mean I’m committing to work with you?

Step 1—the initial consultation—is completely complimentary and commitment-free. It’s simply a chance to get to know one another, ask questions, and determine if we’re the right fit for your home search.

That said, there are a few important legal disclosures we’re required to review with you as licensed North Carolina real estate brokers and NAR members:

1. Working With Real Estate Agents (WWREA) Disclosure

Before we discuss any personal home search criteria, we’re required by law and regulations to review the WWREA brochure with you. This brochure explains your rights as a buyer and outlines how real estate agents may represent clients.

This is not a contract—just a disclosure to ensure you understand your options.
You’ll be asked to sign an acknowledgment form, confirming we reviewed the document with you.
This is designed to protect you as the consumer and promote transparency from the start.

2. Buyer Agency Agreement Required Before Showings

Before we can show you any properties or represent you as a client, state law requires that we have a signed Buyer Agency Agreement in place.

This agreement:

Formally defines our working relationship
Allows us to represent your best interests exclusively
Enables us to legally keep your information confidential

We understand this is a big decision, and we’re happy to offer additional time and consultations before moving forward. There’s no rush—just informed confidence.

Why Should I Hire a Buyer’s Agent?

When you hire a licensed buyer’s agent, you receive exclusive representation and a full set of fiduciary duties. That means we are obligated and expected to:

Promote your best interests
Be loyal to you—not the seller
Share all material facts that could affect your decision
Follow your lawful instructions
Use reasonable skill, care, and diligence
Protect your confidential information
Account for all funds related to the transaction

Without this agreement, any agent you speak to—especially the listing agent—is not representing you and may be working for the seller’s best interest.

Never share personal or financial information with any agent until your representation status is clear and formalized!

Why Choose Us to Represent You?

We’re not just here to open doors—we’re here to walk beside you through every step of this journey with care, knowledge, and integrity.

When you work with Leonard Real Estate:

You’re represented by local experts who truly know and love Washington, NC
You’ll benefit from personalized service, powerful tools, and national brokerage resources
You’ll never feel like “just another transaction”—you’ll feel supported, heard, and prioritized

We bring both the authentic human connection and the powerful professional leverage to make your home buying journey smooth, joyful, and successful.