Buying in the Roanoke Valley
Let’s find you a home, not just a house.
Buying a home is a big move, and you shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s how it works from first hello to the keys in your hand, in plain English. Start looking whenever you’re ready, and grab the free guide to read at your own pace.
Before we tour a single home
Three things worth settling first
You don’t need all the answers on day one. We’ll work through these together, and they make everything after much easier.
Your budget
Not just what a lender will approve, but what feels comfortable every month. We’ll look at the whole picture, including taxes, insurance and moving costs.
Your must-haves
What you truly need, what would be nice, and what you’re happy to skip. A short list saves a lot of Saturdays.
Your timing
Maybe you’re moving next month or next year. Either is fine. Knowing your timeline helps me plan the search around your life.
Your path from hello to keys
Five steps, and I’m with you for every one
Every buyer’s story is a little different, but the road looks a lot like this.
Let’s talk
We start with a conversation. I listen first: what you want, what you can’t live without, and how soon you hope to move.
Line up financing
Talk with a lender early. A pre-approval shows your price range and helps your offer stand out. Ask about Virginia down payment assistance too.
Search smart
Browse listings on your own, save the ones you love, and I’ll help you narrow them down. Then we go see the best fits.
Make your offer
I walk you through what a home is worth, what the neighborhood is doing and which terms make sense, then I negotiate for you.
Contract to keys
Inspection, appraisal, title work, final walk-through and settlement, which is what Virginia calls closing. I keep you posted at every step.
Free guide
Your Roanoke Valley Home Buying Guide
A plain-English walk through buying in Virginia, with local tips from me. Read it online or download a copy to keep, with no pressure and nothing to sign.
- The buying process, step by step
- Costs to plan for, and how Virginia down payment help works
- Questions to ask a lender
- A buyer checklist you can use before you tour
What clients say
Kind words from buyers I’ve worked with
I could not recommend Leslie enough!! She is absolutely exceptional at what she does. She is incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond in every aspect, which we really needed as first time buyers.
First-Time Buyer · Zillow review
After buying in Roanoke, we can't recommend Leslie Epperly highly enough. What really stood out was She went above and beyond too help us in any way she could. Leslie Epperly kept us informed at every step, which made the whole experience stress-free. We closed on schedule and couldn't be happier with how everything came together. We'd absolutely recommend Leslie Epperly to anyone buying in Roanoke.
John Bratton
Leslie was extremely helpful through the buying process, with a great knowledge of each property visited. Takes a joy in her work, which shows through as she presents the properties to you.
James Ingle
Leslie was on top of everything to do with our recent home purchase. She made sure everything was done in a reasonable time frame. All this while we were still in Florida and overseas on a 2 week trip. We would highly recommend Leslie for buying and selling homes!
Jana Vail
Good questions
A few things buyers ask me
Do I have to register to search for homes?
No. Search as much as you like, no sign-up needed. If you want new listings sent to you as they come on the market, you can save a search any time.
Should I talk to a lender before we start touring?
I recommend it. A quick conversation with a lender tells you your comfortable range, so we only spend time on homes that fit. I’m happy to share lenders my clients have had good experiences with.
What if I’m not ready to buy yet?
That’s completely fine. Read the guide, browse for fun, and reach out when you have questions. There’s no pressure from me.
I’m moving to the area. Can you still help?
Yes. I help buyers relocating to Southwest Virginia, and we can plan around your schedule and where you’re moving from.
Ready when you are.
Whether you want to start searching tonight or just talk through your options, I’d love to hear from you. Call or text anytime.
Leslie Epperly, REALTOR® · Real Broker, LLC · More Than a Move.