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How to maintain focus as you prepare to purchase a home

by Eddie Brissett 02/12/2024

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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. 

About the Author
Author

Eddie Brissett

Eddie Brissett is a native of Newburyport, Massachusetts where he attended Newburyport High School. He graduated from Fitchburg State College (FSC) with both a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in the late 1990s. He also played basketball at FSC.   

In 2004, his real estate dream began when he purchased his first property- a condo. Working primarily in financial services for nearly 15 years, he transitioned into real estate full-time in 2013. He was the Condo Board Chairman (2005-2018) of the Rich Street Condo Association. He credits his parents and mainly his mom as among the biggest influences in his life. As a licensed real estate agent in several states, he serves buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords throughout the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida.  

 "From an early age, I learned the value of hard work and standing by your word from my parents. These traits along with teamwork were reinforced from some tough sports coaches that I played for."   

He enjoys spending his free time with family, friends, hiking, watching Boston sports teams, and is an accomplished billiards player.