Buying with Devane Group

More than opening doors

Anyone can unlock a door and walk you through a house. Our job is bigger than that. We help you assess the value and quality of every home you consider, understand your goals and priorities, and find a place that fits your life for the long haul, not just for today.

Experience that sees past the paint

Our background goes well beyond real estate sales. We bring hands-on experience in construction, investing and ownership, so we look at a home the way a builder, an investor and an owner would. That means spotting what’s solid, what will need work, and what it will really cost.

You also get access to our suite of trusted contractors and a professional designer. In some cases we’ve negotiated preferred pricing for our clients, so the help you need after closing can cost less.

The homework is already done

We’ve put thousands of hours into researching the market and building relationships across the Twin Cities. You get the benefit of all of it, without having to do it yourself.

First look at homes before they hit the market

We spend a lot of money marketing toward off market properties and working to find opportunities directly with sellers. When we know exactly what our buyers are looking for, we can often bring those homes to them before they ever hit the market.

Negotiating the best possible outcome

Finding the right home is only half the job. A big part of the value we bring is negotiating the best possible outcome for you: the right price, the right terms, and contracts written to protect you every step of the way, from the offer through inspections to closing.

When a bank loan isn’t the only path

Sometimes the right property doesn’t fit a traditional mortgage, or the seller is open to something different. We have hands on experience with creative financing, including contract for deed, seller financing and land contracts. It’s a skill most agents don’t have, and it has helped us bring together deals that otherwise couldn’t have happened, with terms that work for both sides. If it makes sense for your situation, we’ll walk you through how it works and what to watch for.

Buying with the future in mind

Every purchase should set you up for what comes next.

If this is a stepping stone, we help you buy a home that builds equity, so when it’s time to move up, you leave with money toward your next home instead of writing a check at closing.

If this is your long term home, you get an ongoing relationship with us that lasts well beyond the transaction.