Yes, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is wise when house hunting, even before you’ve found a home you want to make an offer on. Pre-approval from a lender like AAA allows you to understand how much house you can afford based on factors including your personal finances, credit history and current interest rates. This makes your search easier as you’ll have more certainty around what houses to consider based on the right price range for you. Beyond this, being pre-approved also shows sellers you’re serious about buying and that you have the financing to back up the offer you make on a house. This is crucial to making offers that stand out in this seller’s market, which has made it more challenging for buyers to find available property without proper support.