Here are the dos and don’ts of being a buyer in this market.

As a buyer, there are certain things you should do (and not do) to set yourself apart, get your offer accepted, and get to the closing table in this hot seller’s market:

Do: 

• Choose a local, trusted lender who does their underwriting in-house. This will set your offer apart from other buyers who may be using a discount lender or one who’s not local to the area.

• Get pre-approved. A pre-qualification is only the starting point of the pre-approval process. A pre-approval letter is much stronger than a pre-qualification letter because it shows that your lender took extra steps to ensure you’re qualified and ready to buy. 

• Schedule a buyer consultation with a Pinnacle Homes consultant. This will set expectations, walk you through the whole buying process, and educate you on current market conditions so you leave as a more informed buyer. 

“If you can follow these rules, you’ll find yourself in your dream home before you know it.”

Don’t: 

• Change or quit jobs during the home-buying process. 

• Open extra credit lines or start charging up your credit lines—keep your spending to a limit. 

• Be late when paying your bills.

If you can follow these rules, you’ll find yourself in your dream home before you know it. If you’d like to know more tips on being a better buyer or have any real estate questions at all, don’t hesitate to give our team a call. We’d love to help you.