You’re ready to buy a house, but where to begin? Most people begin with looking for available properties online. That’s not an awful way to start. You have some idea of what you like after scrolling through listings, but do you know which homes are within your financial do ability range?

Are you salivating over $400,000.00 listings when your credit rating and cash on hand relegate you to properties closer to $200k or $300k price tag? What kind of loan best suits you: Conventional, FHA, or VA loan?

Pick a REALTOR® with knowledge of the area you want to purchase a home within. Your REALTOR® will be able to give you the information you need to have a results-producing sit down with your lender, if you already have a lender. If you don’t have a lender, she/he can give you a list of lending institutions that will best fit your needs.

Pick a REALTOR® - that’s key to a successful transaction. Many people think calling the REALTOR® whose name is on the sign is how it’s done. Picking a REALTOR® that understands your needs, wants and abilities to take you through viewing homes, making offers and seeing you through the transaction is the easiest, most flawless way to go about obtaining the home you want.

Happy hunting!