BUYERS RESOURCES

SEARCH FOR HOMES
STEPS TO BUY A HOME
01.
Consultation
Schedule an appointment with me to discuss your needs and goals.
02.
Get Pre-approved
Obtain a pre-approval letter from a lender to set your budget and strengthen your offer.
03.
Home Search
Find and visit homes that meet your criteria.
04.
Make an Offer
Submit your offer, along with earnest money, to show your commitment.
05.
Closing
Complete the process by undergoing inspections, a title search, and securing homeowner’s insurance, then finalize everything at closing.
PRE-APPROVAL PROCESS
01
CHECK YOUR CREDIT SCORE
02
GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS
You’ll need to provide documentation that shows your financial health. Common documents include: • Recent pay stubs (30 Days) • Recent 2 months of bank statements • Driver License • W2s for 2022 and 2023 • Tax returns for 2022 and 2023 • Recent retirement account statement • any other asset and income documentation such as child support, social security, pension, etc.
Before you begin, take a look at your credit score. A higher score can help you qualify for better interest rates. If needed, work on improving your score to boost your approval chances.
03
CHOOSE A LENDER
04
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Find a trusted lender or mortgage broker to guide you through the process. If needed, I can introduce you to one of my reliable lending partners to help you get pre-approved!
Once you’ve gathered your documents, submit your mortgage pre-approval application. This includes your income, employment, and credit information, so the lender can assess your eligibility.
05
GET YOUR PRE-APPROVED LETTER

If all goes well, the lender will issue a pre-approval letter outlining the loan amount you qualify for. This gives you a clear price range for your home search and strengthens your offer to sellers.
06
REVIEW THE TERMS
Make sure you understand the terms, including the loan amount, interest rate, and any conditions. This will help you plan your budget for homeownership.
07
START SEARCHING FOR YOUR NEW HOME
With your pre-approval letter in hand, you’re ready to start looking for your dream home with confidence!
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