Real stories

First-timers, just
like you.

Every story below is real. We share them not to sell you — but so you can picture yourself on the other side of this process.

In their own words

"We were complete beginners — didn't know the first thing about mortgages, contracts, or what to look for in a home. HomeFirst held our hand through every step. We moved in 11 weeks after our first consultation."

Their advice to you

"Trust the process and ask every question you have — there are no silly questions when you're spending this much money."

ApartmentColombo 07CoupleFirst-time

"As a single buyer, I worried I couldn't compete with couples who had two incomes. Sarah found me a 2-bedroom in Dehiwala that came in 18% under my maximum budget. I still can't believe it."

Their advice to you

"Single buyers — don't be discouraged. There are brilliant properties in your range if you have someone who knows where to look."

ApartmentDehiwalaSingle buyerBudget-conscious

"The mortgage guidance alone saved us LKR 2.4M over the loan term by pointing us to a better lender than our own bank. We didn't even know we could shop around for mortgage rates."

Their advice to you

"Always compare at least three lenders. The difference in interest rates seems small but adds up to millions over a 20-year loan."

TownhouseMount LaviniaMortgage savings

"We found a property on our own and thought we could manage the closing without an agent. It was complicated. We called HomeFirst and James sorted everything out in a week. Worth every rupee."

Their advice to you

"Even if you find the property yourself, get professional help for the negotiation and closing. It pays for itself."

HouseSuburbsSelf-found property

"Off-market listing. That's all I'll say. Our perfect home never appeared on any portal — we would never have found it without HomeFirst's network."

Their advice to you

"Don't limit your search to what's on the property portals. The best homes often sell before they're ever listed."

HouseNugegodaOff-market

"We'd had two bad experiences with agents who were clearly working for the seller. HomeFirst was the first agent who genuinely represented us. The difference was night and day."

Their advice to you

"Make sure your agent is working FOR you, not the seller. Ask them directly how they're compensated and who they represent."

ApartmentColombo 06Buyer's agent

Short and sweet

"Responded within an hour on a Sunday. That kind of responsiveness is rare."

HM

Hasara M.

Colombo 05

"The closing document explanation saved us from signing something we didn't understand. Essential service."

RP

Rukshan P.

Moratuwa

"We were first-time buyers from overseas. They managed everything remotely without a single hiccup."

TM

Tharanga & Minoli

Overseas buyer

"Our agent found issues in the building inspection that knocked LKR 800K off the price. Paid for himself."

BW

Buddhika W.

Dehiwala

"After 18 months of searching alone, we found our home in 6 weeks with HomeFirst. Wish we'd called sooner."

AC

Amali & Chamath

Nugegoda

"Sarah personally called us the week after we moved in to check how we were settling. That meant a lot."

LF

Lasith F.

Colombo 03

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First-timers, justlike you.

In their own words

Short and sweet

Your story starts here.

First-timers, just
like you.