Pre Qualified vs Pre Approved Key Differences Explained Simply

🎯 7 Home Buyer Questions You MUST Ask Before It’s Too Late! 🧠💥 🏡 Buying a home? Most buyers come in hot with a pre-approval and a dream… but end up making costly mistakes that could’ve been avoided by asking the right questions. This video breaks down the 7 crucial questions every home buyer needs to ask before making an offer, signing a contract, or even browsing Zillow listings. 👇👇👇 🚨 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: 👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   👆👆👆 🔍 If you're about to make the biggest purchase of your life, this is your pre-game briefing. Skip this video and you could be signing up for surprise costs, loan issues, inspection disasters, or worse — buyer’s remorse. 😬💸 🔥 THE 7 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK BEFORE YOU BUY A HOME: 1️⃣ How much home can I ACTUALLY afford? (Not what the lender says… what your budget can truly handle.) 2️⃣ What’s the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved? (Know the power of your offer — and don’t get caught off guard.) 3️⃣ Should I talk to a lender before even browsing homes? (Yes — and I’ll explain why this one move saves buyers thousands.) 4️⃣ What credit score do I really need? (And how it affects your rate, terms, and options.) 5️⃣ How much should I put down? (Is 20% really the gold standard anymore?) 6️⃣ Are there first-time buyer programs I’m missing out on? (Hint: There are more than you think. Free money? Yes, please.) 7️⃣ What are the hidden costs that no one talks about? (Closing costs, insurance, taxes, HOAs — I break it all down.) 👋 Who Am I? I’m Connor with Honor — a former LAPD cop turned Santa Clarita real estate expert. I’ve walked buyers through the trenches and saved countless clients from making decisions they’d later regret. I’m not here to sugarcoat. I’m here to educate, protect, and get you home safely — the smart way. 🚓➡️🏡 📞 If you’re in the market to buy in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, or anywhere in SCV, you need a partner who knows how to fight for you and guide you through the entire process. Let’s connect. 💬 Questions? Comments? Share your experience below. 📲 Ready to start? Call or text me at 661-51-HOMES 📍 Serving all Santa Clarita Valley cities — I’m your boots-on-the-ground, cop-turned-agent! 🛑 BEFORE YOU BUY, WATCH THIS VIDEO: 👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   👉    • Top 7 questions answered Home Buyer 101 Fi...   🔖 Timestamps: 00:00 - Why These Questions Matter 01:10 - #1 How Much Home Can You Afford? 02:05 - #2 Pre-Qual vs Pre-Approval 03:00 - #3 Talking to a Lender Early 04:10 - #4 Credit Score Minimums 05:00 - #5 Down Payments Explained 06:05 - #6 First-Time Buyer Programs 07:15 - #7 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home 08:30 - Final Thoughts & Pro Tips 📌 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell 🔔 for more real estate insights, fast tips, and behind-the-scenes advice you won’t get from a typical agent. 💥 SUBSCRIBE: @FirstResponderRealtor 📍 Website: SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com 📸 Instagram: @SantaClaritaOpenHouses 📘 Facebook: Connor With Honor 👔 LinkedIn: Connor MacIvor #HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #ConnorWithHonor #SantaClaritaRealEstate #RealEstateQuestions #BuySmart #RealEstateTips #PreApproval #CreditScore #HiddenCosts #SCVhomes #661Homes #RealEstateAdvice #MortgageHelp #HomeBuyingMistakes