What should I do first as a first-time buyer in Alpharetta?

Getting pre-approved with a lender comes before touring homes for a first-time buyer in Alpharetta, since pre-approval sets a realistic budget and signals to sellers that an offer can actually close. From there, meeting a buyer's agent to sign a written representation agreement and talk through priorities like commute and school zone sets up the actual search. Joel Boss walks new Alpharetta buyers through both steps before a single showing gets scheduled.