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Old 09-01-2018, 12:02 PM
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Everything else being equal, a cash offer with proof of funds is the strongest offer, an offer from a buyer pre-qualified for a mortgage is second, and an offer from a buyer that subsequently need to obtain financing is the weakest. It would certainly help to get pre-qualified and then limit your home search to houses within your qualified price range.