Buyer representation · Metro East & Missouri
A buyer’s agent in Edwardsville who answers when you reach out.
Whether this is your first home or your next move into a new state, you get a dedicated agent, your agent's full MLS access working for you, and a process that fits your timeline. The team closes 250+ homes a year, rated 5.0 from 144 Google reviews.
5.0 from 144 Google reviews · 250+ closings a year
Two ways in
Buying your first home or relocating in. Either way, you are covered.
Most of our buyers fall into one of two camps. Pick the one that sounds like you and see exactly how the team works your purchase.
First-time buyers
You have never bought before and want plain language, not jargon. We line up down-payment assistance, walk you through what you can actually afford, and pace the process so nothing blindsides you.
See the first-time path ↓Relocation & military
You are moving in from out of area or PCSing to Scott AFB. We handle VA loans, virtual tours, sight-unseen offers, and an agent on the ground in every home you are serious about.
See the relocation path ↓The buying process
Five clear steps from pre-approval to keys in hand. Same proven process whether you are buying your starter home or your fourth, on the Illinois or Missouri side.
See the five steps ↓Track 1 · First-time buyers
First-time buyers in Madison County have real money on the table.
Two programs can cut the cash you bring to closing, and most first-time buyers do not know they qualify until an agent checks. We check before you tour a single home, so your budget reflects what you actually need out of pocket.
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Madison County HOMEbuyer Assistance
County funds that help cover down payment and closing costs for eligible buyers, subject to income and purchase-price limits.
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IHDA down-payment programs
Illinois Housing Development Authority assistance toward your down payment, also tied to income and price limits we confirm for you.
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Plain-language guidance, start to finish
No acronyms thrown at you. We explain earnest money, inspection, appraisal, and closing in order, as each one comes up.
Answer first
How much house can you afford in the Metro East?
A common guideline puts your home price near three to four times your gross annual income, with the monthly payment under about 28 percent of gross monthly income. Two local factors change the math here.
Illinois property taxes run high
Plan for roughly 2 percent of a home’s value a year in Illinois, close to double the Missouri side. On a $400,000 home that is about $4,600 a year more, and it lands in your monthly payment.
Assistance lowers cash to close
Down-payment help means the price you can buy and the cash you need are two different numbers. We size both so you shop in the right range from day one.
A pre-approval, not a guess
A lender pre-approval turns the guideline into your real ceiling. We connect you with local lenders before you tour, so your search is grounded in a number you can act on.
Track 2 · Relocation & military
Relocating or PCSing to Scott AFB takes a team that moves on your orders.
You may have a report date before you have ever set foot in the area. We work the search remotely, put eyes in every home for you, and structure the offer around your timeline so the move lands on schedule.
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VA loans, both sides of the metro
Zero down and no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible buyers. We run VA purchases in Illinois and Missouri and know what listing agents need to see.
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Live virtual tours, plus boots on the ground
Video walkthroughs in real time, detailed condition notes, and a local agent physically in each home you are serious about.
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Sight-unseen offers, done right
Many relocating buyers go under contract before they arrive. We protect you with the right inspection and timeline so an unseen purchase is still a safe one.
The process
Five steps from first call to keys in hand.
The same proven path whether you are a first-time buyer or relocating across state lines. You always know what comes next.
Get pre-approved
We connect you with a local lender and confirm any down-payment assistance, so you shop with a real budget and a clear cash-to-close number.
Set your search
Tell us your price, schools, and commute, and a local agent works the live MLS and sends the matches that fit, often before the big portals.
Tour homes
See homes in person, or by live video if you are out of area, with honest condition notes on every one.
Offer & negotiate
We price the offer to the comps, structure the terms around your timeline, and negotiate inspection and repairs on your side.
Close
We track appraisal, financing, and the final walkthrough to the closing table, then hand you the keys.
Know the town first
Start your search in the town that fits your move.
Schools, price, and commute shift block to block out here. Begin with the community that matches your budget and timeline, then see what is for sale in it.
Edwardsville
~$289K medianWalkable downtown and the school district that draws families across the Metro East.
View Edwardsville homes →Troy
~$350K medianEasy I-55 and I-70 access and the fastest sell times in the core market.
View Troy homes →O’Fallon, IL
~$368K medianAbout fifteen minutes from Scott AFB, a common landing spot for relocating and military families.
View O’Fallon homes →From buyers we represented
Buyers describe a process that felt smooth.
Ryan guided us through our entire journey to becoming homeowners, and his transparency and professionalism gave us confidence every step of the way. Outstanding service from start to finish.
Worked with Cory Fea and I only have good things to say. We had a smooth process on buying our very first home. The timing of putting in the offer was insane and Cory was with us along and ahead of every step. I felt great with the realty group’s focus on honest relationship building and Cory presented himself as a trusted counsel.
We had an amazing experience working with Rocco as our real estate agent. From start to finish, he guided us through the entire process with so much professionalism. We were on a tight timeline, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything moved smoothly.
Honest answers
What buyers ask us first.
How much house can I afford in the Metro East?
What first-time buyer and down-payment assistance is available in Madison County?
Can I use a VA loan to buy near Scott Air Force Base?
How do you help if I am relocating and cannot tour in person?
How long does it take to buy a home in Edwardsville right now?
Is it cheaper to buy on the Illinois or Missouri side?
Does it cost me anything to work with a buyer’s agent?
Book a buyer consultation
Tell us about your move. A buyer’s agent follows up.
No pressure and no obligation. We will confirm what you can afford, flag any assistance you qualify for, and set up your search. First-time buyer or relocating in, the first conversation is free.
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250+ closings a year
A high-volume team that has seen your situation before, on both sides of the metro.
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Office in Edwardsville
1254 University Dr, Suite 200, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Powered by Keller Williams Marquee.
Set your search now, or have a real agent set it up for you.
Tell us what you are looking for and a local agent sends you every match as it hits the market, no login wall and your details are never sold. When you are ready for a dedicated buyer’s agent, the team takes it from there.