How to Know If You’re Actually Ready to Buy

Readiness isn’t just about wanting a home.

Many buyers feel pressure to start looking before they’re financially or emotionally prepared — often because no one explains what readiness actually means.

Jess reframes this completely.

Being ready doesn’t mean:

• Perfect credit
• Knowing everything
• Feeling zero anxiety

It means:

• Understanding your financial comfort zone
• Knowing what monthly payment feels sustainable
• Having a plan for financing or cash
• Being prepared for the pace of the process

Jess walks buyers through:

• What pre-approval really is and isn’t
• Why it protects buyers, not lenders
• What documents lenders usually ask for
• How to shop lenders without pressure

Jess also makes one thing clear:

Exploring is allowed. Learning is encouraged. Commitment is optional.

Buyers can move forward only when they’re ready — without being rushed into decisions they don’t understand.