Find Your Home in Sacramento With a Team You Can Trust
Buying a home is one of the most exciting — and overwhelming — things you will ever do. The right team makes it feel possible instead of stressful.
Team Lund has helped hundreds of buyers find the right home across Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and the greater Sacramento area. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a VA buyer, or searching for a luxury or pocket listing in the Sacramento area, we bring the local knowledge, patience, and hands-on guidance to get you into the right home with confidence. And as part of Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty, you get all of that backed by one of the most trusted names in real estate.
“Nelson from Team Lund helped us purchase our first home! He was so patient and willing to help us find the home and location that suited us best! I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else. I highly recommend Team Lund!”
— NATALIE C., TEAM LUND CLIENT
Why Sacramento Buyers Choose Team Lund
Not every agent works as hard for buyers as they do for sellers. We do.
Team Lund has extensive experience representing first-time homebuyers, VA buyers, and new home purchases across the Sacramento region. In 2024, 46% of our transactions were on the buyer side — because we are just as invested in helping you find the right home as we are in helping someone else sell theirs.
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Tell us what you are looking for. The neighborhood, the must-haves, the deal-breakers. We listen first.
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We help you understand your budget, connect you with trusted local lenders, and make sure you are positioned to move when the right home comes along.
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When you find the one, we move fast. Strong offers, smart negotiation, and steady communication from contract to close.
FAQs: Your Sacramento Homebuying Questions, Answered
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Days on Market: The longer a home has been listed, the more flexible the seller may be on price.
Comparable Properties: Review amenities and recent sales in the area to assess whether the asking price aligns with the current market.
Seller Motivation: Understand how eager the seller is to close—this can affect their negotiation openness.
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Closing Costs: You can negotiate who pays for closing costs—yourself or the seller.
Home Warranty: Consider asking for a home warranty to cover any potential repairs after you move in.
Termite Inspection & Clearance: If termites are found, you may negotiate for the seller to handle the termite treatment or repairs cost.
Seller Credit: You can request the seller offer credit toward closing costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
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Typical Timeline: Escrow usually takes about 30 days from the acceptance of your offer.
Landlord Notice: If you’re renting, be sure to confirm how much notice you need to give your landlord before moving.
Coordinate with Your Lender: Check with your lender to make sure your financing is in place and that you can close on time.
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What It Is: This is an initial deposit that shows your commitment to the property. Typically, it’s about 1% of the purchase price, though this can vary.
Refundable: Your earnest money is refundable until you remove all contingencies in writing.
Negotiation Room: While the standard is around 1%, there is flexibility depending on the situation and how competitive the market is.
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Inspections & Approvals: Set a timeline for your inspections, appraisal, and loan approval. This ensures you have enough time to fully evaluate the property before moving forward.
Home Inspection: This is crucial to check for any hidden issues with the property.
Appraisal: Your lender will require an appraisal to verify the home’s value.
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Once you’re ready, we’ll help you submit the offer to the seller’s agent. The seller has a few options for how to respond:
Accept the Offer: If they agree to all the terms, the deal is made.
Counteroffer: The seller can make adjustments to the price, escrow terms, or other conditions. This is very common in today’s market.
Negotiations Continue: Offers and counteroffers can go back and forth until an agreement is reached, or the parties walk away from the deal.
Reject the Offer: The seller can also choose to reject your offer without offering a counter.
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Once you’ve made your offer and it’s either accepted or countered, we’ll continue to guide you through the process, ensuring you make the most informed decisions every step of the way. Together, we’ll work to get you into the home of your dreams.
Trusted Sacramento Lenders We Recommend
Getting pre-approved is one of the most important steps you can take before you start your home search. It tells sellers you are serious and helps you move quickly in a competitive market.
These are lenders we have worked with extensively and trust to take great care of our clients.
Guild Mortgage
Brad L’Engle
Chris Kennedy
Reliant Lending
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