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It's not the highest price! Shocking, right? 😲

After years of working with buyers and sellers, I can tell you with great certainty that most sellers care that your offer can close. They want to know that your financing is secure, you’re ready to work in good faith to overcome (minimal) contingencies, and that your offer won’t fall through.

As we head into a hopefully hotter summer market, here are some things you can do to prepare to buy:

1️⃣ Get pre-approved with a lender. Most sellers won’t even consider an offer without a pre-approval, and I’d never advise my clients to entertain potential buyers without one. It shows you’re qualified and serious.

2️⃣ Determine your budget. Your pre-approval amount is a great place to start. However, it doesn’t necessarily determine the amount you’re comfortably willing to pay each month towards a mortgage, insurance, and taxes. Determine what that number is, and then talk with your lender about what price point you’re willing to go up to. They can help you run numbers.

3️⃣ Work with a Realtor with solid local relationships and experience in the market you want to live in. Trust me, it matters.

4️⃣ Consider performing a pre-offer inspection in a really competitive situation. This allows you to perform a home inspection prior to putting in an offer. If you’re comfortable with the results, you can place an offer without an inspection contingency, which is a major plus for sellers.

If you’re hoping to buy or sell this year and would like to schedule a personalized consultation, send me a direct message. 📩