Buy a Home in Wake & Johnston County, NC

 Prime One Realty helps home buyers in Wake County and Johnston County choose the right home, write strong offers, and navigate inspections and closing with clear, education-first guidance.
Buyer services are led by Jackie Gautreau, Broker-in-Charge, with 25+ years of experience and a professional appraisal background to help buyers understand pricing, value, and risk. 

  Prime One Realty helps buyers at every stage of homeownership in Wake & Johnston County, including: 

• First-time home buyers 
• Move-up buyers 
• Buyers using FHA or VA loans 
• Buyers using down payment assistance 
• Cash buyers 
• Relocating and out-of-area buyers 
• Seniors purchasing a downsized or final home
   

If you tell us your budget, timeline, and must-haves, we’ll map out the clearest path from pre-approval to closing. 

Prime One Realty guides buyers through the full process so decisions are confident and timelines stay on track. We help you:

• Get prepared (pre-approval, budget range, timing) 
• Compare neighborhoods and home types based on daily life and resale value 
• Evaluate pricing and value using appraisal-informed insight 
• Build a strong offer strategy based on terms, risk, and competition 
• Manage inspections, repair requests, and appraisal steps 
• Coordinate the closing timeline and next steps
   

Most purchases close in about 30–45 days once you’re under contract, but preparation and home search time vary by buyer.

 First-time buyers usually need three things: a clear plan, plain-English explanations, and help avoiding costly mistakes. Prime One Realty helps you understand:

• What you can comfortably afford (beyond the lender’s max) 
• How inspections, due diligence, and repair requests work 
• Typical timelines from offer to closing 
• How to compete without overpaying
   

The first step to buying a home is getting pre-approved so you know your budget and can make a credible offer.

Learn More:  First-Time Home Buyer Help 

 Yes — Prime One Realty helps FHA, VA, and down payment assistance buyers purchase homes in Wake and Johnston County. We help you:

• Understand program rules and eligibility basics 
• Choose homes that meet appraisal/condition requirements 
• Write offers that protect your financing timeline 
• Reduce surprises during appraisal and underwriting

 Learn more: FHA & VA Buyer Guidance 

Prime One Realty helps relocating buyers compare areas and make decisions confidently even when you can’t tour everything in person. We guide you on:

• Commute patterns and daily-life tradeoffs 
• Neighborhood feel and housing styles 
• Pricing differences by area 
• Resale value considerations

 Many buyers compare Garner vs. Raleigh and Clayton vs. Fuquay-Varina based on commute, price point, and home style. 

 Learn more: Relocating to Wake & Johnston County 

 Local market conditions vary block by block — so we created city guides that cover what’s different, what to watch for, and how buyers typically compete in each area: 

• Garner Home Buying Guide 
• Clayton Home Buying Guide 
• Fuquay-Varina Home Buying Guide 
• Raleigh Home Buying Guide 

Each guide covers local pricing trends, buyer demand, and important considerations.

 How long does it take to buy a home? Most closings take about 30–45 days after you’re under contract, but the home search timeline varies by buyer and inventory.

What is the first step to buying a home? Get pre-approved so you know your price range and can make a credible offer.

Do you help FHA, VA, and down payment assistance buyers? Yes. We help you choose eligible homes, structure the offer correctly, and avoid financing delays.

Do you help relocating buyers? Yes. We help you compare areas, narrow choices remotely, and coordinate showings and timelines. .

 If you’re planning to buy a home in Garner, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina, or Raleigh, Prime One Realty can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. 

Prefer step-by-step answers?  First Step Buying