Buyers

Buying a Home

An advisor in your corner, from first showing to keys.

Buying a home involves dozens of decisions, from financing and offers to inspections, negotiations and deadlines. I’m Chris DeFreitas, a native Arizonan and REALTOR® with West USA Realty, and I’ve helped Greater Phoenix buyers for more than 20 years. You work directly with me, and I represent you and only you.

How I Help Buyers

Representation that’s yours

I negotiate at your direction, track every deadline and never let compensation limit the homes you see.

A builder’s eye on every home

Having remodeled, repaired and managed homes, I look past the finishes at condition, systems and what the home will cost to own.

A trusted local network

Lenders, inspectors, contractors and specialists I’ve worked with for years, ready when you need them.

Buyer Resources

Plain-language guides for every stage of your purchase.

Contracts & AddendaThe contracts, addenda and forms you’ll sign along the way.Explore →FinancingUnderstand your loan, from qualifying to funding.Explore →Offer StageGetting ready to write a strong offer.Explore →InspectionsLearn everything about the home before you’re committed.Explore →Closing DetailsThe final steps before you get your keys.Explore →Arizona Buyer AdvisoryWhat to review and investigate before you buy.Explore →Disclosures & AgencyWhat sellers must tell you, and who represents whom.Explore →New ConstructionWeighing a new build against a resale home.Explore →Owning Your HomeProperty taxes, repairs and upgrades after you move in.Explore →Glossary of TermsPlain-English definitions, from BINSR to COE.Browse terms →