06/17/2026
🏡💔 HOW TO LOSE A HOUSE IN 10 DAYS 💔🏡
Day 1: Looking at homes before getting pre-approved
You found the perfect house… unfortunately, someone else was already fully pre-approved and got there first.
Day 2: Writing a super low offer “just to see”
While you were testing the waters, another buyer came in strong and serious.
Day 3: Buying a car before closing
Nothing says “goodbye mortgage approval” quite like financing a brand-new SUV mid-transaction.
Day 4: Sending a 15-page repair request
Focus on the major safety and structural concerns, not every tiny cosmetic flaw in a resale home.
Day 5: Changing jobs before closing
Even a better-paying job can throw your financing into chaos right before the finish line.
Day 6: Opening a new line of credit
That “no payments for 12 months” furniture deal? It still counts against you.
Day 7: Waiting too long to decide
You wanted to sleep on it. Another buyer didn’t.
Day 8: Asking for every contingency in a multiple-offer situation
In competitive markets, the cleanest offer usually wins, not always the highest.
Day 9: Falling in love before reviewing the numbers
The monthly payment is more than just the mortgage. Taxes, insurance, interest rates, utilities… it all matters.
Day 10: Ignoring your agent’s advice
The buyers who lose homes the fastest are usually making emotional decisions instead of strategic ones.
Thinking about buying a home? Let’s make sure you’re not accidentally losing the house before you ever get the keys. 🔑
📲 Carly Sayer
817-559-3139
Becky Gibson - Realtor at The Edge Group, BLVD GroupShawna Winters at The Edge GroupSabrina Long- Texas RealtorKatelynn Schmutz TX RealtorCarolyn A Gaynor - Realtor
