Mistake #1 : Not knowing how much they can afford to pay for a house before they make an offer. You can avoid this by getting pre-qualified for a mortgage from a Lender, so you know in advance exactly how much you can afford. Mistake #2: Not finding out in advance whom the real estate agent represents. You can avoid this by asking your REALTOR®.Most people think their agent is working for them. But unless the agent is working as your... [read more]