Know exactly what it
takes to buy before
you talk to a lender.
Take 15 minutes to learn how to prepare to purchase a home — budgeting, credit, and the exact steps to take, so you walk into your first showing prepared, not guessing.
Just 15 minutes, watch on your own time
Down payment & affordability worksheet included
No cost, no obligation to work with us
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What's inside
Three things you'll
walk away knowing
01 — Budget
What you can actually afford
A clear way to calculate your real budget, beyond what a lender pre-approves you for.
02 — Credit
What lenders are really looking at
The credit factors that move your rate the most, and quick wins before you apply.
03 — Roadmap
The step-by-step path to closing
Every stage from pre-approval to keys in hand, laid out so nothing catches you off guard.
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this mini course
right for you?
You're planning to buy in the next 3–12 months and want to get ahead of it.
You want to improve your credit or savings before a lender looks at your file.
You're a first-time buyer and the process feels like a black box.
You're tired of guessing and want a plan you can actually follow.
Real Results
“I had no idea where to start. This mini course walked me through exactly what to do to prepare to buy a home. I felt ready when I finally sat down to start the process.”
- H. Drake
FIRST-TIME BUYER, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
Meet Your Realtor Partners
Your instructors
Tanika Belfield-Martin REALTOR®/Associate Broker
Christian Martin REALTOR®
The Martin Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Centre, helping first-time and move-up buyers prepare for a successful purchase. This mini course is the same groundwork we walk every client through before we start touring homes.
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