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If you’ve been house hunting, you know the drill. You walk into an open house, the listing agent greets you, and eventually asks: “Are you pre-approved?” You pull up a PDF on your phone — if you can find it — or explain that yes, you do have a letter… somewhere.
There’s a better way now.
The housing market in the Pacific Northwest remains competitive. Low inventory means that when a well-priced home hits the market, buyers often find themselves competing — and the difference between winning and losing a bid frequently comes down to preparation, not just price.
Here are the steps you can take before and during the offer process to improve your chances of having your offer accepted. [Read more…]
It’s fun to visit open houses on the weekends. You may be picturing yourself living in the home, enjoying the backyard or perhaps making a few home improvements to really make it “yours”.
If you’re even thinking about buying a home, I strongly encourage you to get fully preapproved before you find yourself at an open house wanting to present an offer.
