Some buyers never see the home in person until move-in day. That's possible because Nevada's laws support remote transactions, and because many steps that once needed you in person can now be done from a distance, with help from your agent, your home inspector and your escrow officer. Here's how it works, start to finish.
1. Get pre-approved, or line up proof of funds
Before we look at homes, get pre-approved with a lender licensed in Nevada. Paying cash? We line up proof of funds instead. Sellers usually expect a pre-approval letter or proof of funds with an offer.
2. See the homes on video
I tour homes for you live on FaceTime or send a full video walkthrough: every room, the backyard, the view, the noise on the street, and what's next door. I'll also drive the neighborhood at different times of day so you know what it's like at 8 a.m. and at 6 p.m.
3. Sign electronically
Nevada adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. A contract or signature can't be refused just because it's electronic (NRS 719.240), so you can sign your offer and the rest of the paperwork from your phone.
4. Read the disclosures carefully
The seller must give you the Seller's Real Property Disclosure at least 10 days before closing (NRS 113.130). If the home is in an HOA, you can cancel until midnight of the fifth calendar day after you receive the HOA resale package (NRS 116.4109). Read both carefully, and I'll go over them with you on a call. For legal questions, talk with a Nevada real estate attorney.
5. Hire a licensed home inspector
A licensed home inspector you choose does the inspection and gives you a written report. I can be there to give the inspector access and, with their OK, send you video of the home. Ask the inspector about anything in the report, then decide what, if anything, to ask the seller to repair.
6. Protect your money from wire fraud
Never trust wiring instructions that arrive by email alone. The FBI advises confirming any request to send money by calling a phone number you look up yourself, not one from the email. If something goes wrong, contact your bank right away and report it at ic3.gov.
7. Close from wherever you are
Nevada allows remote online notarization over live video (NRS 240.181 to 240.206), and Nevada recognizes notarizations done in other states (NRS 240.164). Your escrow officer will coordinate the signing with you. In March 2026, the average purchase loan took about 37 days from application to closing (ICE Mortgage Monitor). Your timeline depends on your loan and your contract.
When a trip still makes sense
Some buyers like one quick visit once we've narrowed it to two or three neighborhoods. It's optional. If you come, I'll plan a tight day of back-to-back tours. See my relocation page for the full plan.
See it on video
This is the kind of video I send buyers before they ever fly in. Tap any card for the full video.
Questions people ask
Can I really buy a home in Las Vegas without seeing it?
Yes. Nevada allows electronic signatures (NRS 719) and remote online notarization (NRS 240), and your agent can tour homes for you on video, and a licensed home inspector you hire inspects the home.
Can I back out after I see the HOA documents?
In Nevada you can cancel until midnight of the fifth calendar day after you receive the HOA resale package (NRS 116.4109). Your contract may give you other rights too.
How do I avoid wire fraud?
Confirm wiring instructions by calling a phone number you look up yourself, never one from an email. If something looks wrong, call your bank right away and report it at ic3.gov.
How long does closing take?
In March 2026, the average purchase loan took about 37 days from application to closing (ICE Mortgage Monitor). Your timeline depends on your loan and your contract.
Planning your move? Tell me where you're coming from, your timeline and your budget, and I'll build the plan around it.
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Sources
- Nevada Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (NRS 719): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-719.html
- Nevada notaries and remote online notarization (NRS 240): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-240.html
- Seller's Real Property Disclosure (NRS 113): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-113.html
- HOA resale package, 5-day cancellation (NRS 116.4109): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-116.html
- FBI: business email compromise and wire fraud: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/business-email-compromise
- ICE Mortgage Monitor, May 2026 (average purchase loan time to close): https://ir.theice.com/press/news-details/2026/ICE-Mortgage-Monitor-April-Home-Prices-Posted-Strongest-Monthly-Gain-in-Nearly-Two-Years/default.aspx
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William Crawford, REALTOR® · Nevada License S.0200576 · Huntington & Ellis, A Real Estate Agency · Las Vegas, Nevada