Once you have a mortgage pre-approval in hand you know what price range you will be looking in but that is not all you need to know to find your dream home. You need to decide what area you want to look in, what type of home you want, are you willing to do some work and if so how much. You can then contact your realtor and tell them what you are looking for. I always ask my buyers to make a list of 10 things they want in a home in the order you want them. Please keep in mind very few buyers find 100% of what they want in the home they buy.
Narrow you location choice to a few towns but try not to be too specific, it is fine to want to live in a certain town or a certain school district, looking for a home a a specific street makes finding you a home almost impossible. Also, be open to looking a a home that does not seem (on paper) to be what your looking for you could be surprised! Many buyers refuse to look at a certain style of home but if they walk in it is a perfect fit. I don't advise making you agent show you hundreds of homes but I do suggest that you look at a broad spectrum of homes that meet your needs. In my experience when you find the right home you know it almost as soon as you walk in the door. Don't be afraid to ask to see any home you may like this is the biggest purchase of your lifetime and it is the agent's job to find the right fit.
Keep an open mind, trust your Real Estate Agent and have fun if you make the right purchase you may only do this once in your life!
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