Home Buying Secrets: Get Pre-Approved EARLY!

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of getting pre-approved early in the home buying process and highlights common mistakes made by first-time buyers.

Thinking of buying a home? This episode exposes the biggest mistake first-time buyers make, waiting too long to get pre-approved. Learn why timing matters, how to avoid getting beat out by better-prepared buyers, and the budgeting secret Zillow won’t tell you. Interested in doing a one on one? Contact Khrys below! Khrys Ramirez khrysramirez@compass.com (760) 840-0880 License # 02172442

People in this episode

Host: Paige Ashby

Topics covered

• home buying
• pre-approval
• first-time buyers
• budgeting
• real estate

Keywords

• home buying
• pre-approval
• first-time buyers
• Zillow
• budgeting
• real estate tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zillow

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