(4) include financing, inspections and anything you want left on property with original WRITTEN offer and PRIORITIZE and ASK for MORE that you will probably get. (5) Come with a realistic wish list, then from your lender figure what you can afford and go from there – think about certain neighbors, house size, amenities. Rarely the perfect house, so have to be willing to give and take. (6) Keep other houses in mind, so if house #1 does not work out can go to house #2 or #3. COMING UP FOR BOTH SELLERS & BUYERS.