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Tell Us About the Home You're Picturing

Answer a few questions and we'll build a custom search for you, then reach out to go over the results together.

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Our Buyer Resource Guide comes to you right away

Send this and the guide is yours to read immediately. Then we go looking for homes that match what you told us, and Michelle will text you so you have her directly.

The home
Where and how you live
How we reach you

No pressure and no spam. You get a real search built around you.

Your Search, Built Around You

Scrolling listing after listing gets old fast, especially when half of them miss the one thing you need most. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll build a custom search for you, then call to go over the results together.

The more you share, the better we can help. Bedrooms and a price range are a good start. The details that make a house feel like home are what help us find the right fit, like a big yard, a single-story layout, room for a home office, or a shorter drive to work.

What to Include in Your Wish List

A few minutes of thought here can save you weeks of touring homes that were never going to work.

  • Your must-haves. The things you can't live without, like a certain number of bedrooms, a garage, or a single-story home.
  • Your dealbreakers. Some buyers won't consider a home with Mello-Roos or an HOA. Others rule out a pool or a busy street. Tell us yours.
  • Your daily life. Where you work, how far you're willing to drive, and the space you need for pets, hobbies, or working from home.
  • Your nice-to-haves. A view, a bigger kitchen, or a spot for a garden. These help us rank the homes that check every other box.

What Happens After You Send It

We read everything you shared, then build your search around it. As we go, we look past the photos at the things online listings don't always make clear, like HOA dues, Mello-Roos, and how a home sits on its street.

Next, we call or text you to go over what we found. We'll talk about which homes look promising, which ones to skip and why, and if anything on your wish list is worth a second look. Then you decide what comes next. That might mean touring a few homes this weekend, or watching the market a little longer.

Friday night, nowhere to be
Friday night, nowhere to be

No Pressure and No Runaround

Sending us your wish list doesn't commit you to anything. We'll use what you share to help with your search. If you'd rather we text than call, or you want us to stop, just tell us.

Not sure you're ready to buy? That's okay too. It's fine to start here just to see what's out there, and we're happy to help you learn the market at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it cost anything to request a custom search?

No. There's no cost and no obligation to request a search or to talk through the results with us.

How soon will I hear from you?

We'll call or text you once we've reviewed your wish list and built your search. If your timing is urgent, say so in your notes, or call us at 661-219-5517.

What areas can you search?

We specialize in the Santa Clarita Valley, including Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, and Castaic, and we help buyers throughout Los Angeles County. List every city you're open to.

Do I need to be pre-approved first?

No, you can request a search anytime. When you're ready to tour and make offers, we'll help you get pre-approved with a lender so you know your real price range.

What if I don't know exactly what I want yet?

Share what you do know, even if it's only a price range and a feeling. We'll help you sort out the rest as we look at homes together.
Michelle and Jon Dubner, REALTORS with Equity Union in the Santa Clarita Valley

Meet the team

Who reads what you send

We are Michelle and Jon Dubner, husband and wife, and Dubner Real Estate Group is ours. Our team is here to serve you: to understand what you are hoping for, walk you through it step by step, and make sure you get there. Michelle answers her own phone and is quickest by text, so ask us anything, at any point, however small it feels.

Michelle Dubner DRE #01496647 Jon Dubner DRE #02118617 Equity Union

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