Are you getting ready to buy your first home? Congrats! What a crazy and exciting time!
But here’s the thing. Just like most things in life, if you’ve never done it before, it can be pretty overwhelming. The good news is we have guided countless homeowners through the process, and we are convinced the key to kicking overwhelm to the curb is preparation, preparation, preparation!
In fact, time and time again, we have seen that the more prepared our clients are, the less stressful the process turns out to be. Want a home-buying journey like that? DM us – we would love to talk!
In the meantime, here’s a kickstart guide that will give you a few steps to think through as you move towards your very first home sweet home:
- Get your credit score ready. The higher your score, the better loan terms you’ll get.
- Estimate your price range by playing around with one of the zillion home affordability calculators online.
- Narrow down your ideal location, but stay flexible and have several locations in mind.
- Save for your down payment. If you haven’t started, do it now!
- Get a mortgage pre-approval. This will give you hard numbers and help you stay ahead of the competition. We have great lenders we can get you in contact with.
- Find the right agent. Ask around if you need to; it’s important to work with an experienced professional who you know has your best interest in mind. of course, we would LOVE to help you!
We also have a more comprehensive home buying guide we can email you- just DM us, no obligation!!
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