How to maintain focus as you prepare to purchase a home

by Ivy Evans-Sledge 02/25/2024

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Staying focused on the homebuying journey is a must, especially for those living in areas with a fast-paced market. Using a few key tips can help you stay on course and accomplish your homebuying dreams. 



Craft a homebuying strategy

Creating a homebuying strategy, you outline the steps you'll most essential to the homebuying process. Plus, with a homebuying plan in place, you'll be better equipped than ever before to streamline your house search. 

Use your strategy outline to highlight the location you’d prefer your home to be in, where to get financing if a mortgage loan is needed, house characteristics and more. 



Get preapproved for home financing

Home financing often plays a huge role in a buyer's ability to acquire a residence. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage allows you to get a better understanding of the financing you’re working with to purchase a home.  

You’ll need to provide personal information such as income and identification, so a lender can see if you meet requirements for pre-qualification.  

Prior to pre-approval for a mortgage loan, consider checking out a variety of banks and credit unions. This allows you to learn about all of your mortgage options and select a mortgage best matching your financial needs.



Work with a real estate agent

Working with a real estate agent is one of the best ways to help you stay on track during the homebuying process. They can help you fine-tune your homebuying goals and map out the best plan to execute each task efficiently - Whether that be through narrowing down an MLS search or negotiating a great deal on a home. 

Don't lose focus as you pursue your dream property. By securing financial information, creating a strategy and collaborating with a real estate agent, you can ease into the homebuying journey with clarity. 

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Ivy Evans-Sledge

Hi, I'm IVY EVANS SLEDGE and I'd love to assist you. Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. I'd be honored to put my real estate experience to work for you. I'm a veteran agent of 15 years. I'm a Multi Million dollar sales agent with designations specifically focused on helping clients buy and sell their homes ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) & SRS (Seller Representative Specialist). I hold memberships in Cobb Board of REALTORS, GA Board of REALTORS and the National Board of REALTORS.