Referals for my first purchase

[Thomas Rodgers]

I have started the pre approval process and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a realator and bank in the middletown ohio area.

So far I have talked to two banks and two realtors.

Thanks.

[Brittany Minocchi]

Hey Thomas! 

Talk to as many lenders and real estate agents as it takes to find one that you "click" with. Rate is important, but so is being able to get ahold of your lender/agent. Highest performing does not equate to highest level of service in my experience. If they're slow to communicate at the beginning BEFORE you're putting offers on houses, that's a red flag. 

As far as lending goes, I would make sure to have your pre-approval ready before looking at homes for a couple of reasons: many agents won't work with you until you have one (not all, but most), and you'll know exactly what homes to look at based on how much you're approved for. Happy to connect if you'd like to discuss. I don't have any agent connections out that way, but I would start by asking friends and family about their experiences and go from there. Best of luck!