Get pre-approved before you start touring. Not pre-qualified (a quick estimate based on what you tell the lender) but a real pre-approval where income, assets, and credit are actually reviewed. In San Francisco, good homes move in days. Sellers take seriously prepared buyers and skip the rest.
Once you know your numbers, we build a strategy around neighborhoods, property types, and what you can realistically compete for. Preparation is what separates buyers who win from buyers who watch someone else move in. You can read more about how I work with buyers and what the process looks like end to end.