Pack a House-Hunting Readiness Kit
Military buyers need to be prepared to move fast when they find the right house. Suggest that buyers bring the following:
- Lender's preapproval letter
- W-2 forms (member and spouse) for the past two years
- At least the two most recent months of Leave and Earnings Statements and spouse's pay stubs
- Copies of statements for at least the two most recent months of savings and checking accounts and any other accounts that may be used for earnest money and down payments
- Checkbook
- General or real estate specific power of attorney for an absent spouse
- Digital camera, video camera, or smartphone