Best place to start your home buying journey is not with a real estate broker, but with a lender. If you would like lender referrals, a real estate broker (me) work with many local lender and are thrilled to connect you.
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Pre-Approval in hand, you are now ready to search for homes.
Items to consider (click here for a viewable checklist).
Whether you live locally or from afar, home tours are possible in several different ways.
Video tour for those who cannot make it to the home in person, and in person tours for clients whom can attend a home tour in person.
Understanding what each client needs / wants and wishes for their home purchase is essential.