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Get the Best Deal on Your Next Home
Looking for a great home in Tysons Corner? To get the best deal you need to be in the strongest negotiating position. Many listings will stipulate that prequalification is required; this is a painless process and usually involves just answering a few questions over the phone. However, because this information has not been verified, the best move you can make is to be pre-approved. This will allow you to move quickly when you find that perfect house. To be pre-approved, all of your information will be verified and you will actually be approved for the mortgage loan. Shop around for a lender and start early; the process can take between a few days to a few weeks.
Sell your house first and then buy, because if your ability to buy a house is dependent upon selling your house first, you will not be in the best negotiating position. Selling your home could take months and most sellers wouldn’t want to be tied to a contingency agreement. If the seller does agree to wait, you may not be able to negotiate a better price. Shop around for your dream home first; in order to have an idea of the properties available, narrow ... more

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