1. Be picky, but not unrealistic. There is no perfect home.

2. Do your homework before you start looking. Decide which feature are most important.

3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report.

4. Don't wait to get a loan. Talk to a lender/ Mortgage Broker and get pre-qualified before you start looking.

5. Don't ask to many people for opinions-it will drive you crazy.

6. Decide when you could move. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area?

7.Think long-term. Are you looking for a starter home with the idea of moving up in a few years or do you hope to stay in this
house longer?

8. Don't let yourself be house poor. If you max yourself out to buy the biggest home you can afford, you'll have little left for
maintenance or decor, or to save money for other financial Goals.

9. Don't be naive. Insist on a home inspection and get a 2-10 HBW (need a small R in a cirle) home service agreement to cover
systems and appliances whithin one year.

10. Get help. Use Greg Vance with AdVance Realtors(need a small R in a cirle) as your representative. Your representative working
only for you.