1.    They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. Please remember to get yourself pre-qualified or pre-approved.

2.    They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.

3.    They didn’t call Howard Johnson Realty first, the real estate professionals who are willing to help you through the home-buying process.

4.    They don’t do enough to make their offer look good to a seller.

5.    They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for approximately four years.

6.    They lack a thorough inspection of their home.  Ask for professional opinions on areas you are not comfortable with.