Congratulations on deciding to buy a home! The first place to start is to get pre-approved by a Mortgage Broker if you'll be using a mortgage to buy a home. The Mortgage Broker will collect financial documentation to help determine how much of a loan you qualify for. This will provide you with the maximum purchase price of a home you could buy and information on what your monthly payment will be at different price points. You may not want to buy at the top of your pre-approved loan amount. Many Buyers don’t! Next, you’ll want to connect with a Realtor. Sometimes you’ll connect with a Realtor before getting pre-approved, which also works fine! Your Realtor will be able to provide you with recommended lenders to reach out to for pre-approval. Ask your friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues for a recommendation for a Realtor. Make sure the Realtor is local, full-time, has good reviews online, and has past sales! Most importantly, you want to make sure you and your Realtor are a good fit, meaning you feel they are listening to your needs and working in your best interest.