House Hunting Can Feel Like A Second Job
You’re juggling school pick-ups, sports, and a budget that needs to feel safe. You want more space (hello, closet and room for the kids to play) and fewer daily bottlenecks. We’ll slow the noise and get clear on what actually fits—without seeing homes outside your budget or rushing into large decisions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Payment-First Clarity
We define your comfortable monthly range and target price. If you have a home to sell, we will evaluate your equity in this as well.
Your Fit Filters
We turn routines into criteria (storage, primary bath, mudroom, commute).
Smart Search
I’ll send homes that fit your filters—plus strategy notes. We will start searching on your timeline. Kids soccer 8am-12pm, no problem, we go by the houses after that. Won’t be home until 6pm during the week nights? No problem, we’ll meet at 6:30pm. Whatever your needs are scheduling wise, we will make it work.
Offer and Negotiate
Clear comps, honest counsel, and protection on terms and inspections. It is my job to keep you from overpaying on your next house while also getting you the most amount of money for your current home. I have strategies for both that will keep you safe!
Smooth to Close
Timelines synced with your life so move-in is as calm as possible.
"Kat accommodated to our difficult schedule for multiple showings, and went out of her way to make sure we ended up in the perfect home for us."
"She is spectacular at what she does. She explained everything throughout our home buying process extremely well. After closing she continues to be very helpful to us! Her connections within the real estate industry have been tremendously helpful for us as well."
By: Gabe Dohack
"Having Kat and her team with us felt less like business and more like family."
"My wife and I have been searching for a home for at least a year and a half. Kat Johnson has been with us every step of the way, showing us a variety of curated homes, giving us specific insights into the market, and providing expertise about steps to take in particular situations. Above this, Kat has encouraged us, fought for us, and helped us navigate some rough waters. She fought for what was best for us, and never compromised her values or ours in the process. "
By: TJ Anslinger
"Kat helped us purchase a renovated home, with basically everything on our list, for such an amazing deal!"
"Not only that, but we had a contingency loan, so once our offer was accepted we had to sell our pervious house ASAP. We didn’t even put our previous home on the market and it sold 10k+ over asking, within one week! Kat is an amazing, fun, and caring person to work with! She truly listens to what you want and will help you get it, even in an insane market."
By: Kyla Walters
FAQs
I get it. That’s why I break the process into bite-sized steps at your pace so you never feel buried under a giant to-do list. We’ll start with the small, high-impact things that actually move the needle, and I’ll help keep everything else organized so you can focus on your family during the process. The timeline is directly related to your goals. We can move as fast or as slow as needed; however, most people are 3-6 months from starting conversations to settling into a new home.
This is a real concern, and we plan around this from day one. I will not let you become homeless! I’ll help you clarify what your non-negotiables are, make sure we have your financing ready, and line up the right homes before you list. The goal is to make your move seamless – not stressful. This will give you ample time to search high and low for the perfect one.
That’s one of the most common fears, and I’ll never put your family in that position. We will create a strategy that protects your budget – whether that’s timing your sale first, using a contingency, looking at creative loans, or leveraging creative options like a rent-back. You’ll always know the financial picture before you make a decision to move forward.
No – because I don’t believe in wasting your time or letting you fall in love with something that you might not be able to financially afford. Without taking the appropriate steps, you would be walking into someone’s home who is serious about selling that home without being able or willing to buy it.
Absolutely not. My role is to guide you and protect your timing, not push you. You’ll know when it’s the right home, and I’ll make sure you feel confident in that decision. The only caveat to this is that sometimes the market demands a quick offer. A home may come on the market on a Friday and ask for all offers by Sunday. In those cases, it’s your decision if you want to meet the seller’s timeframe or pass on the home.
No – clarity is key to reducing stress. If you’re not ready to have those conversations yet, that’s okay. Once you’re in the mode of looking at homes and ready to make decisions, it’s imperative that we have those conversations around budget for your protection and for negotiation purposes.
