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  • Meet Lauren
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  • Resources
    • Buyer's Resources
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    • Land + Farm & Ranch
    • Commercial Resources
    • Latest Insights
  • Testimonials

Buyer's Step By Step Map

Infographic detailing a 10-step home buying roadmap by Lauren Hardeman, REALTOR®.

Lauren is here to guide you through every step of buying a home, starting from the very beginning, with helpful property guides along the way.

Get Pre-Qualified Before You Start Your Search

Know Your Buying Power

Know Your Buying Power

Know Your Buying Power

Getting pre-approved before starting your home search is essential for anyone buying a home. It helps you understand your buying power, establish a realistic price range, and focus your search on properties that align with your financial goals. Additionally, it strengthens your position when it’s time to submit an offer by demonstrating to sellers that you've already taken a crucial step toward securing financing. For more insights, be sure to check out our property guides.

Don't Have a Lender?

Know Your Buying Power

Know Your Buying Power

Lauren can help you navigate the process of buying a home! Just as every property is unique, not every lender or loan program is the same. With her trusted network of lenders, Lauren has experience with various loan types, buyer situations, and property types, ranging from traditional residential homes to acreage, land, farm, and ranch properties. She can connect you with lenders who may be a perfect fit for your purchasing needs, providing valuable property guides along the way.

Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved

Pre-Qualified

Pre-Qualified

Pre-Qualified

An initial estimate of how much you may be able to borrow when buying a home, typically based on the financial information you provide to a lender. This estimate can be a helpful starting point in your property guides, but usually involves less financial verification than a pre-approval.

Pre-Approved

Pre-Qualified

Pre-Qualified

A more thorough lender review of your finances, which may include income, assets, debts, and credit, is essential when buying a home. A pre-approval provides a clearer picture of your buying power and can help demonstrate to a seller that you have taken steps toward obtaining financing, as outlined in various property guides.

Get the Buyer's Guide

Real estate buyer's guide by Lauren Hayward from Legacy Broker Group.

Get the Buyer's Guide

Click below to access Lauren’s detailed Buyer’s Guide, packed with helpful resources for every step of buying a home. This guide includes important terms and useful facts, along with insights on what to expect along the way. Designed to help you feel informed and prepared from start to finish, it’s a valuable resource worth keeping among your property guides!

GET THE GUIDE

Contact Lauren today with your questions or concerns. She's here to provide guidance, help you understand your options, and make the process feel more manageable. Lauren is also happy to connect you with trusted lenders and referral partners who can help along the way.

Contact Lauren

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