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by Broderick Perkins
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Deadline Newsroom - The National Association of Realtors says increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps.
• Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This is a lender's guarantee that you have a mortgage in hand, once you find the home of your dreams. With a pre-approved mortgage, you'll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer more desirable to the seller.
• Stay in close touch with your real estate agent to find out first about new listings that come on the market. And be ready to go see a house as soon as it goes on the market.
• Scout out new listings yourself. Look at Internet sites, newspaper ads, and drive by the neighborhood frequently. Maybe you'll see a brand-new "for sale" sign before anyone else.
• Be ready to make a decision. Spend lots of time in advance deciding what you must have so you won't be unsure when you have the chance to make an offer.
• Bid competitively. You may not want to start out offering the absolutely highest price you can afford, but don't try to go too low to make a deal. In a tight market, you'll lose out. ...
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