Why it is imperative that you get pre-qualified
Posted by Tim Bray on
(Written by Bob Ruth) The first step in buying a home is deciding how much of a payment you can afford. This is usually done with the help of a loan officer who will try to get you pre-qualified for the necessary financing to buy a house. Getting pre-qualified before you go and look at houses is the best option in my opinion for 3 reasons :
1 - You'll go out knowing how much you can afford which saves time.
2 – You’ll be less likely to look at houses that are beyond your ability to purchase...nothing is worse than falling in love with a house only to find out that you cannot get the financing because it is beyond your means financially.
3 - The Realtor will be able to negotiate more effectively for you due to the fact that you can tell…
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