Lauren Ritchison · Greenville, SC
Buying a Home in Greenville, SC
From finding your neighborhood to turning the key. Your next chapter, with guidance at every step.
14+ years of experience · Andy Bovender Team at Compass Carolinas
Explore the neighborhood guidePlan your purchase
Mortgage calculator
Start with a monthly payment that feels right for you. Your lender can help confirm financing and a budget before you tour.
Illustrative inputs only—not current rates or a loan offer. Enter property-specific taxes, insurance, and HOA dues. Mortgage insurance is entered separately; ask your lender whether it applies.
$2,675.44/ mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,275.44
- Property taxes
- $250.00
- Home insurance
- $150.00
- HOA dues
- $0.00
- Mortgage insurance
- $0.00
- Down payment
- $90,000.00
- Loan amount
- $360,000.00
Fixed-rate estimate only. Excludes closing costs, utilities, maintenance, and fees not entered above. Taxes and insurance may change. Not financial advice or a guarantee of loan approval.
From possibility to possession
The road home
Every purchase has its own pace. Your home search, financing, inspections, and contract shape the timeline; these milestones are a guide, not guaranteed dates.
Plan my purchase with Lauren- 01
Before the search
Define your next chapter
We start with your priorities, move-in goals, and must-haves. Together, we narrow down Greenville and Upstate neighborhoods that fit your everyday life.
Gather your wish list and preferred locations.
- 02
Before touring
Get pre-approved
Connect with a lender to review your income, credit, and financing options. Discuss down payment, closing costs, and a comfortable monthly payment—not just the maximum you qualify for.
Request a pre-approval and a cash-to-close estimate.
- 03
The home search
Find your place
Tour homes with Lauren, compare value and condition, and explore commute times and neighborhood details. For new construction, review the builder’s terms and completion expectations.
Compare your favorites against your budget and priorities.
- 04
When you find the one
Make a thoughtful offer
Lauren helps you evaluate comparable homes and negotiate price, contingencies, deposits, and timing. Review your representation agreement and the offer terms before signing.
Understand your obligations and all contract deadlines.
- 05
Under contract
Inspect & investigate
Arrange inspections and review disclosures, repair needs, HOA documents, and other property details. Lauren helps you navigate negotiations within the deadlines in your signed contract.
Complete due diligence and address concerns on time.
- 06
Toward closing
Finalize financing & title
Your lender coordinates the appraisal and underwriting. The closing attorney handles title work and closing preparation. Arrange insurance, respond promptly to document requests, and review your closing disclosure.
Confirm funds needed and verify wire instructions by calling a trusted number.
- 07
Closing day & beyond
Walk through. Sign. Welcome home.
Complete your final walkthrough, attend closing with the attorney, and confirm when possession and keys transfer under your contract. Lauren remains a local resource long after your move.
Bring required identification and arrange utilities and your move.
Start a conversation
Your next move starts here.
Tell me what you're looking for and I'll be in touch.
(706) 255-1962
lauren.ritchison@bovenderteam.com