Congratulations!!
I don't know any realtors in that area. You could look on realtor.com.
Some advice:
1. Talk to a loan officer before meeting with a realtor.
2. Get pre-approved for a loan amount. This is different than pre-qualified. When you arrive at a realty office with a pre-approval, they take you more seriously, and it helps the process move along since you already know how much money that you are dealing with.
3. Remeber that your monthly mortgage payment will be higher than what the loan officer tells you. This is because Homeowners Insurance, Taxes, and even HOA fees can be included into the mortgage payment.
Ex. If you take out a $200,000 loan, your loan principle/interest payment may be $1000.00 a month.
Include PMI of $100.00,
County taxes of $100.00,
and Homeowners Insurance of $400.00
HOA fees of $200.00
Your monthly payment may be around : $1800.00 a month.
So keep your eye on the OVERALL monthly amount. Once you figure out what overall amount you are comfortable with, take whatever dollar amount that is above your current rent payments, and place it in a savings account. Do this for 2-3 months. This will tell you whether or not that payment works for you. Very important so that you don't become house rich and cash poor.
4. When you get pre-approved. Look at houses that are $10,000+ less than what your maximun approval amount is. Keeping in mind the overall costs. This will help you not be cash poor.
5. Don't let your realtor or spouse/SO 'talk you into' a property. If you have ANY misgivings about a property, voice them and walk away. In most cases, you will not LEARN to live with them. Most of the time they will continue to bother you.
6. If possible, start a 'furnishings' fund. Ideally around $500 -1,000.00. This will be for window treatments, paint, additional furniture, etc. Having a blank canvas to create anything is very exciting. Having the funds ready to make that creation happen is bliss.
Edit: Totally forgot!!! - Insist on a Home Warranty. Even if you have to pay for it. Usually paid by the seller. Worth its weight for at least the first 2 years you are in a house. The 2nd house I sold was with a warranty. 2 months after moving, the gas heater went out. They buyers were able to get a whole new system because of the warranty for $100. My coworker just bought a home, no warranty, even tho I reminded him. His A/C just went out. Had to replace the inside and outside unit for $6000 out of pocket. Another coworker just bought a condo, got the warranty. His A/C and heat just went out. Has to replace the inside and outside unit. Quoted at $5000. Since he has the warranty, his out of pocket is $200.