1 Identify your wants and needs
2 Go through the mortgage pre-qualification process
3 Research your market
4 Have your down payment ready
5 Let a real estate professional represent you
6 Hire a professional property inspector
1 Not getting pre-qualified for a mortgage and not shopping for mortgage terms
2 Not factoring in the total cost of buying a property
3 Not getting a professional real estate agent
4 Not hiring a professional home inspector
5 Buying before selling