Southern California Homes and Investment Properties

For Buyers


Buying a home or an investment property is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a knowledgeable and experienced REALTOR® like The Bayless Group is your first step to ensuring that your new home or investment property and the community meets your needs. Over 75% of our business is repeat or referrals from our past Bayless Group clients who appreciate and value our higher level of service, expertise and professionalism that has allowed them to enjoy the absolute best possible real estate experience. We look forward to helping you. For your convenience, we provide listings by email.

How We Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, The Bayless Group Will:

  • Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
  • Guide you through the entire home and investment property buying process, from finding properties to look at, to getting the best financing.
  • Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home or investment property and help you avoid costly mistakes.
  • Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

  • Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
  • Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
  • Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
  • Choose a REALTOR® like The Bayless Group that you trust and who understands your needs.
  • Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
  • Identify important features you need your new home or investment property to have.

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
  • Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
  • Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
  • Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.

Find out how much your closing costs could be.

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Bruce Bayless