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       IT’S ALL IN THE PREP!

When you begin a paint job every expert will tell you that the key to great results is in the prep work. The scraping, sanding, and priming make all the difference in a good finish. But, when you are excited to change your walls from humdrum off white to the perfect shade of red the details are not the most thrilling part of the job. You can’t wait to pick up that roller and see the color come alive on your dining room wall. However, no one would be happy with the look of any color over chipped paint.

The same is true when looking for a new home. The end result will not be pretty unless you have taken the correct steps BEFORE you start. Pulling your credit and studying your financial situation with a mortgage professional at the beginning of your search will improve the process and leave you with better results. Credit issues can be scraped, sanded and primed to be ready for a smooth closing.

Unfortunately we have had people come to our door who have found a house and are thrilled to move in. When we look at their qualifications they have work to be done before a purchase can happen. This can delay a closing or cause them to lose a house altogether. If they had visited a trusted lender months before, this could have been avoided.

A qualified mortgage professional will be happy to spend some time with you to get your prep work right. We love to see the look of satisfied customers. 

 Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.