I am glad you are here and ready to tackle the planning part of the house buying process and I am here to help you. Remember, success is when preparation and opportunity meets, no one wakes up one day, decides to buy a house and has it all figured it out by the weekend, this is not how the house buying process works, that is why it is hard to become a home owner but here are my 5 most important tips for you on the road of home ownership.
- Know where you stand financially, have a budget set-up, an emergency fund and savings for the down payment. If you have credit score, it needs to be preferably over 600 to qualify for a mortgage
- Make your research; find a good knowledgeable and trustworthy Realtor who can assist you. I will love to help you find your dream home and I can also refer you very good licensed Mortgage Loan officers in the area
- Have all your paperwork ready, digitalized and ready to be sent as requested (by the MLO / lender / Bank). Having a pre-approval letter is half of the battle.
- Define your priorities with your family or significant other regarding the budget you feel comfortable with, as well as the area of search and the must haves on the new house
- Make questions to your Realtor and MLO, this will clear any doubt you might have and make you feel more comfortable during the process. DO NOT give money to any Realtor or Agent with the promise that they will find you a house, our services for home buyers is FREE (the seller pays our commission), so be aware.
Contact me if you have any question related to the house buying process or any other real estate question, 813 446 2003
Clarisa Moody
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