Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

Get pre-approved for a mortgage and have cash ready One of the biggest signals to sellers that you’re serious is a mortgage pre-approval letter. This is more than just pre-qualification: It shows a lender has already vetted your finances. What is the best way to make an offer on a house?

Earnest money deposit

HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Murphy says some New Jersey towns offer full-day pre-K. She cautions that buyers can get a pre-approval letter online that’s not worth the paper it’s written on. Many real estate agents and potential buyers really do read this “fine print” on your listing — so include accurate details, and plenty of them.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

The first due diligence you want to do is make sure they have proof of funds ,” Graham recommends. A bank statement will help weed out people who are just looking around and don’t have the qualifications to purchase your house from legitimate buyers who can obtain financing. Require everything in writing. See the next step!)

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