Ready to Buy a Home in
Walnut Creek or Lafayette?
From financing to closing, Amanda gives buyers experienced counsel and a steady hand — especially in a fast-moving market.
The Buying Process
Buying With Confidence in Walnut Creek & Lafayette
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make — Amanda makes sure you never make it alone. From your first conversation about priorities and budget through financing, showings, offers, inspections and closing, she's there at every step.
She'll introduce you to her vetted, trusted lenders and inspectors, guide you carefully through disclosures so you fully understand the condition of the property, and provide experienced counsel when it's time to write your offer.
For Buyers, I Will
White Glove, Every Step of the Way
- Listen to identify your priorities, timeframe and budget
- Provide a comprehensive Buyer's Handbook
- Introduce you to my vetted, trusted lenders and inspectors
- Guide you carefully through disclosures to ensure thorough knowledge of the property's condition
- Provide experienced counsel when writing your offer
- Negotiate skillfully on your behalf
- Provide a complete file at closing
- Offer continuous service before, during and beyond close of escrow
Consider it done.
Where We Work
Serving the East Bay, Community by Community
From Walnut Creek to the Delta, Amanda works across Contra Costa and Alameda counties — each community with its own character, and its own story.
Before You Start Looking
How Much Home Can You Afford in the East Bay?
Affordability comes down to more than the loan amount. Lenders look at your income, debts, credit, and down payment — but your real monthly cost also includes property taxes, insurance, and in some communities, HOA or Mello-Roos assessments.
Price points vary widely across the area. Lamorinda and Walnut Creek generally sit at the higher end, while Concord, Martinez, Brentwood and Antioch often offer more square footage for the same budget. The active-adult communities — Rossmoor, Summerset and Trilogy — have their own pricing dynamics and HOA structures worth understanding before you tour.
Amanda introduces buyers to vetted lenders early so you're shopping with a real number instead of an estimate. From there, comparing communities is usually the fastest way to narrow the search.
Common Questions
Buying a Home: Common Questions
How do I start looking for a home in the East Bay?
Start with a conversation about your priorities, timeframe and budget. Amanda will help you get pre-qualified with a trusted lender and begin a focused property search.
Does Amanda work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes. Amanda provides a comprehensive Buyer's Handbook and walks first-time buyers through every step, from financing to closing.
What neighborhoods does Velez & Co. help buyers search in?
Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Berkeley, Oakland, Concord, Martinez, Brentwood, Antioch, Rossmoor, Summerset and Trilogy.
How does Amanda help with inspections and disclosures?
She guides buyers carefully through every disclosure so they have a thorough understanding of a property's condition before writing an offer, and introduces them to her vetted, trusted inspectors.