Should You Get A Pre-Approval Before Home Shopping In Tampa Bay?

Published On: June 6, 2018|Categories: Blog, Shopping|Tags: |

Pre qualification letter for home buying

It’s fun to home shop online, but get a pre-approval from a lender first. Why? Many home shoppers believe realtors want home buyers to get a pre-approval before home shopping to avoid wasting the realtor’s time. Look, we show houses all the time. The more we show, the more familiar we become with a house. We never waste time when showing a new home. Plus, the market is hot. The biggest reasons realtors want you to get a lender’s pre-approval before home shopping is to avoid a broken heart.

We have seen countless home buyers find the perfect home, get attached and miss out, because the had no pre-approval. If you’re really interested in a new home near Tampa Bay, get a lender’s pre-approval first. You aren’t obligated to go with that lender if you make an offer, of course. You still have time to shop around. A pre-approval shows the seller that your offer is less likely to fall through. A pre-approval helps offer get accepted. It also helps home buyers know their price range and helps avoid getting attached to a home only to have someone else with a pre-approval have their offer accepted first!

To learn more about the home buying process, check out our page about home buyers’ budgets and the home loan process.

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