Free Virtual Homebuyer Workshop | Buncombe & Madison County, NC

Free Virtual Homebuyer Workshop for Western North Carolina

Helping buyers in Asheville, Weaverville, Marshall, Mars Hill, and across Buncombe and Madison Counties.

Buying a home in the mountains comes with questions the listing photos can't answer. Once a month, I host a free, no-pressure workshop online where we walk through how buying works here, what to ask about mountain property, and what to do before you tour a single home. Bring your questions and take what's useful.

When: Saturday, October 24 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET

Where: Online on Google Meet. I'll email you the link the day before the workshop.

Cost: Free

Who it's for: First-time buyers, people relocating to Western NC, second-home and mountain retreat buyers, and anyone who is just exploring.

A quick note before you register

If you’re already working with a real estate agent, please save this workshop for another time. I can’t offer real estate advice to someone who is represented by another agent, and I don’t want to put you, your agent, or me in an awkward spot.

If you’re not working with an agent yet, you’re very welcome, and I’d love to see you there.

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What we'll cover

How buying works here. The steps from your first conversation to getting the keys, including how closings work in North Carolina, an attorney state.
Who's looking out for you. How buyer's agents, listing agents, and dual agency differ, and what the buyer agreement required before touring means for you.
Pre-approval and proof of funds. What lenders look at and the questions worth asking yours.
Understanding your costs. Which costs come up and when they're due. For real numbers, your lender's Loan Estimate is the place to start.
Finding the right home. Sorting must-haves from nice-to-haves, setting up search alerts, and getting more out of drive-bys and showings.
Buying mountain property. The questions worth asking about roads and access, water and septic, boundaries, flood and slope, internet, and rental plans.
Buying from out of town. How to buy from a distance or buy a second home, plus how to protect yourself from wire fraud.
Offers, due diligence, and closing. What goes into an offer in North Carolina, how the due diligence period works, and what to do in your first 30 days.
Buyer Pitfalls. We'll talk about several missteps buyers have avoided in the past, so you don't have to.
Registrants' questions. We'll set aside time for the questions registrants send in with their registration.

We keep it general. Every property is different, and a group session can't tell you what is true about a specific house, road, or lot. What it can do is help you know which questions to ask and who can answer them.

About your host

I'm David Stephens, Broker/Owner of NextHome Mountain Horizons here in Weaverville. I grew up in Marshall, have lived in Weaverville for more than twenty years, and have helped people buy and sell homes in these mountains since 2015. I give straight answers, and I advise rather than push. It's your home and your decision.

Good to know

Do I need to be ready to buy?

No. Plenty of people come to learn the process or get a feel for the area before they decide anything.

Do I have to be on camera?

No. Attendee cameras stay off, and you can type your questions in the chat.

Will the session be recorded?

It may be, to help improve future workshops. If it is, you'll be told at the start. Please keep your camera and microphone turned off for your privacy.

Can I talk with you privately after the workshop?

Yes. If you have a question you'd rather ask privately, or you'd like to talk through your own situation, just reply to the email you receive or call or text me at (828) 335-6910, and we'll find a time to chat. No pressure either way.

Reserve your spot

Registration takes about a minute. After you sign up, you'll get a confirmation right away, and I'll email the Google Meet link the day before the workshop. Questions before then? Call or text me at (828) 335-6910.