BEAUTIFUL WEDDING - TIME TO GET BACK TO REAL ESTATE!

It's not easy to settle back into the work day routine after so much of my Granddaughter, Ashley's wedding involvement. It was wonderful!
My mind is now back to the real estate market, which is improving a lot this month.I keep reading the national housing reports, but I only believe what I see in my own backyard and the scenery is looking much better.We love happy buyers and sellers!
I also notice a problem of anxious sellers accepting offers from buyers who "think" they can get a mortgage, but can not and the deal "bombs". BAD for everyone involved.
I called an old friend, Roy Buser, a Mortgage Account executive with First Merit to get his opinion. He agreed whole heartily that many buyers are looking before they know if they CAN qualify.
He offered this advice."If you have the proper and candid conversation with your bank PRIOR to looking at home or engaging a pre-approval then the process will go well;the pre-approval will go well, the purchase agreement will be written well, the financing will go well, and the closing will be smoother. Better planning starts with the proper conversation with a lender first".
I also talked with RE/MAX Classic Manager, REALTOR Mary Early, she tells those who want to see homes to first talk with a lender to learn the whole story, get pre-approved and then, she will find them a home they can love and afford.The pre-approval certificate is proof they are a real buyer.
Realtor Suzanne Anton from The Realty Store agrees:"Pre-approval is essential before an offer is accepted "
The BIGGEST MISTAKE I see FSBO sellers making is accepting offers on the "buyers word" that they can get a mortgage and in reality, they haven't even talked with a lender.
There is nothing much more stressful than thinking the property is sold and in the end it "BOMBS"! This market is improving and it can get much better if buyers, sellers and agents set standards and stick to them.
Get Ready: Lender pre-approval
Get SET: Find your house.
Go: Complete your deal with a stress-free closing.
It can be as simple as 1-2-3!