How to Get Ready to Buy a Home in the Next 30 Days

How to Get Ready to Buy a Home in the Next 30 Days

Thinking about buying a home soon? You can make a lot of progress in just a month by focusing on a few key steps.

Week 1: Get clear on your budget

• Talk to a trusted lender and get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified

• Review your monthly comfort zone, not just what the bank says you “can” afford

Week 2: Make a needs vs. wants list
Needs might be:

• Number of bedrooms

• Commute time

• School district

Wants might be:

• Pool

• Large yard

• Bonus room

This helps us focus your search and avoid “shiny object” homes that don’t actually fit your life.

Week 3: Start touring strategically
Instead of seeing 20 random homes, we narrow down:

• 3–5 top matches based on your criteria

• Compare how each one fits your daily life, not just your Pinterest board

Week 4: Be ready to move when the right one appears
Because you’ve already done the prep:

• You know your numbers

• You know your must-haves

• You’re ready to write a strong, clean offer

If you’d like, I can set up a custom home search and a quick “buying in our area 101” call so you feel confident before you start walking into homes.