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Who Should I Contact First? A Franklin TN REALTOR® or a Lender?
Many buyers begin their home search months, possibly years ahead of time. The internet has made it easy for you to search for Franklin TN homes for sale without ever leaving your home. However, there's a lot of confusion about when the actual viewing of homes should begin. 
Who should I contact first? A Franklin TN REALTOR® or a lender?
It depends.
If you already have an established relationship with a trusted real estate agent and you don't know a lender, then contact the agent first. This real estate agent should have a preferred lender who has successfully gotten their buyers to the closing table. The agent will have insight into the best and the worst lenders in the area. After all, they may come in contact with hundreds of lenders each year. They know who can get the job done.
If you have an established relationship with a lender and don't know an agent, contact the lender first. Just like the real estate agent was able to direct you to a lender, a lender will be able to direct you to a real estate professional. They work with agents day in and day out. They also know the agents who have been most successful ... more

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