Pre-Buying Strategy

We all do it. You’re lying in bed, scrolling through listings of gorgeous homes, dreaming about where you’ll put the couch.

But here is the hard truth: Finding the house is the last step.

If you wait until you find the "perfect house" to start thinking about your credit, your budget, or your down payment, you are already too late. In this market, the preparation happens months before the offer.

I recently launched a new service called The Game Plan, and it is specifically for people who aren't ready to buy yet.

Why meet with a Broker 6-12 months early?

• Get Your Ducks in a Row: We’ll look at your lease timeline, your savings goals, and your "must-haves" vs. "nice-to-haves."

• Credit Check-Up: Sometimes a tiny tweak now can save you huge interest points later.

• Market Reality Check: I’ll show you what your budget actually buys in Waukesha right now (so there are no surprises later).

It is never too early to create a plan. In fact, my calmest, happiest clients are the ones who started talking to me a year before they ever packed a box.

Thinking about making a move in 2026 or 2027? Put down the phone and let’s grab a coffee. A 30-minute strategy session now saves us weeks of stress later.