Beginner's Guide to Buying a Home – 2013 By Mary Borth, Keller Williams Realty, Bloomington - Normal, IL 1. Talk to a lender early in the process. There may be some issues on your credit report that you are not aware of. A good lender will be able to tell you what you need to do to raise your credit score. Some issues can be resolved easily but some may take several months (or years) to repair.
2. Get pre-approved and ask for a copy of your pre-approval letter. Your Realtor will ask you for a pre-approval letter (0 comments)