Why You Need a Pre-approval in This Market

Indianapolis Real Estate Podcast with the Evelo Team

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Last time we spoke about the importance of beginning the pre-qualification process because it paves the way for you to be pre-approved for a mortgage loan. We have Phil Lillge with us again to help explain some of these differences.
As we said last time, it's important to provide your lender with W-2 Forms, pay stubs, and tax receipts if you want to move from being pre-qualified to being pre-approved. Once you are pre-approved, you can then begin looking at properties. You'll want to give your real estate agent the letterhead that designates you as being pre-approved because in a hot seller's market like the one in Indianapolis, you'll need it to stand out from other buyers.
Being pre-approved or pre-qualified was not a necessity in the past, but now it's almost a requirement. All sellers are going to be reluctant to sell you a home if you cannot even prove that you can afford it. This is especially important right now, as we find ourselves in a seller's market. This could help you differentiate yourself from other buyers, and it could help you win out in multiple offer situations.
Hopefully this information has been helpful to you. If you need assistance buying or selling in Indianapolis this spring or summer, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.