Below are some preparations you can make prior to contacting an agent. You can also
contact us at any time and we can guide you through the entire process as well.
Tips for Buying a Home
- Obtain a copy of your credit report and correct any errors.
- Reduce your consumer debt - pay down credit card balances.
- Assemble a cash down payment.
- Determine how much you can afford to pay for a home.
- Decide how much you are willing to spend for a home (different from how much you can afford).
- Become familiar with basic mortgage terms.
- Get pre-approved or at least pre-qualified for a mortgage loan. (If you need a referral to a good mortgage lender, we are happy to help with this.)
- Identify the kinds of traits that make a house attractive to you.
- Consider school district ratings.
- Select two or three neighborhoods that may be of interest to you.
- Try a search on our website and view our featured home and gallery of homes.
- Contact us for more help and personal recommendations.
