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Buying a home can be daunting. In our recent survey of 1,000 homeowners, we found that 48% said they had to make financial compromises when purchasing their home, and 72% said they had regrets about their home-buying experience.[1]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you prepare and save money, we\u2019ve put together this 10-step guide to buying a house. You can also follow this home buying checklist<\/a> to make sure you don't miss anything. These steps, along with the help of an expert realtor, can give you the confidence you need to secure a good deal \u2014 even if you're buying a home for the first time. It\u2019s also a good idea to to think about some key questions<\/a> to ask your agent during your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A buyer's agent can help you choose a lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage<\/a> before you start your search. This lets you set a budget and shows buyers you're a serious buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd0e Start the search: <\/strong>Get matched with top buyer\u2019s agents near you and get cash back on your purchase.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \n