30-MINUTE LIVE WEBINAR + Q&A

8 Steps of Homebuying

From Offer to Escrow to Keys

Join Us

Saturday 1/17, 11 AM PST

In this session, we’ll break the homebuying journey into 8 clear steps, from making your offer, to being under contract and in escrow, to what actually happens on Closing Day when you get the keys.

What you’ll learn:

➡︎ The buying process from ‘make your offer’ to ‘Closing Day’—what actually happens in each stage.

➡︎ How earnest money, contingencies, inspections, and appraisal fit into being under contract and in escrow.

➡︎ What to expect during inspection and appraisal, and how issues are negotiated.

➡︎ Exactly what escrow does: holding funds and documents until conditions are met, then releasing them at closing.

➡︎ What you need before Closing Day (IDs, wire confirmation, homeowners insurance) and what you sign when you sit down at the table.

Available for webinar attendees who purchase a home in 2026. Offer subject to terms, property eligibility, and lender approval. Not available on certain manufactured homes or land-only properties.

30-MINUTE LIVE WEBINAR + Q&A

8 Steps of Homebuying

From Offer to Escrow to Keys

Join Us

Saturday 1/17, 11 AM PST

In this session, we’ll break the homebuying journey into 8 clear steps, from making your offer, to being under contract and in escrow, to what actually happens on Closing Day when you get the keys.

What you’ll learn:

➡︎ The buying process from ‘make your offer’ to ‘Closing Day’—what actually happens in each stage.

➡︎ How earnest money, contingencies, inspections, and appraisal fit into being under contract and in escrow.

➡︎ What to expect during inspection and appraisal, and how issues are negotiated.

➡︎ Exactly what escrow does: holding funds and documents until conditions are met, then releasing them at closing.

➡︎ What you need before Closing Day (IDs, wire confirmation, homeowners insurance) and what you sign when you sit down at the table.

Available for webinar attendees who purchase a home in 2026. Offer subject to terms, property eligibility, and lender approval. Not available on certain manufactured homes or land-only properties.

Real Talk. Real People. Real Estate.

This isn’t sales hype. It is real talk from professionals who work in real estate every day.
We bring patience, knowledge, and transparency to every conversation so you leave with information you can trust and use immediately.

After Registration: You’ll get a confirmation and a Zoom link.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Renters, first‑time buyers, and anyone thinking about buying a home in 2026.

YOUR HOSTS

Maaret Forst

California Real Estate Broker & Productivity Coach

As Managing Broker and Productivity Coach at Keller Williams Thrive Santa Cruz, I bring more than twenty years of real estate experience to guiding buyers, sellers, and agents through complex California transactions.

KW Thrive

(831) 359-8145

[email protected]

maaretforst.kw.com

CA DRE #01416031

Daniel Chole

Realtor®

Daniel Chole is a KW Thrive Santa Cruz Realtor serving Gilroy, South Santa Clara County, and Santa Cruz, known for helping first-time buyers write strong offers and navigate the full transaction from offer through closing.

KW Thrive

(408) 767-8162

[email protected]

daniel-chole.kw.com

CA DRE #02031480

Mitchell Stelling

Mortgage Advisor

Mitchell Stelling is a mortgage advisor specializing in helping California home buyers understand and secure financing that fits their goals. He offers a broad range of loan solutions, including first-time buyer and refinance options.

Sunrise Bay Mortgage Inc.

(831) 431-0726

[email protected]
linktr.ee/loanswithmitch

NMLS #2318256 • CA DRE #02212314

CA DRE #01416031

This material is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or real estate advice. The presenter is a licensed California real estate broker. This webinar does not constitute solicitation of business from those already represented by an agent.