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The first step is typically getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This helps you understand your budget and shows sellers that you are a serious buyer. Once you have your pre-approval, you can start searching for homes in your price range.

Pre-qualification is a quick estimate of how much you might be able to borrow, based on self-reported information. Pre-approval is a more formal process where a lender verifies your financial information and provides a conditional commitment to lend you a specific amount.

Determining your home's value involves several factors, including a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a real estate agent, looking at recent sales of similar homes in your area, and potentially getting a professional appraisal. Online valuation tools can provide a starting estimate.

Seller closing costs typically include the real estate agent's commission, transfer taxes, title insurance fees, and any outstanding property taxes or HOA dues. These costs can vary significantly by location.

An escrow account is a separate account held by your mortgage lender to pay for property-related expenses on your behalf, such as property taxes and homeowner's insurance. A portion of your monthly mortgage payment goes into this account.

Real estate agents are typically paid a commission, which is a percentage of the home's sale price. This commission is usually paid by the seller at closing and is split between the buyer's and seller's agents.