Real estate agents make buying a house a lot easier. They handle a lot of the work for you and may even help you save money. They are the experts in the industry – the professionals who know the state of the market and what tactics will help you buy a home the fastest and for the best price.

Here’s what you can expect from a real estate agent when buying a home.

Real Estate Agents and Buying a Home

Buyers get the benefit of using a real estate agent without paying a fee. Sellers cover the agent’s commission, so there’s no reason for buyers to not use one.

Here’s what you should expect from an agent when you’re buying a home.

Help Getting Pre-Approved

Real estate agents need to know how much home you can afford. You may think you know the amount, but until you have an official number from a lender, most sellers won’t take you seriously. Valley Mortgage provides pre-approval documents, not the standard pre-qualification letters offered by most banks and mortgage brokers.

Real estate agents should have a network of professionals they work with, including lenders. If you don’t have a pre-approval yet or a preferred lender, your agent should help you secure one.