Doug Crouse explains why talking to your lender before you shop for homes can make your offer stronger when you find the perfect house.

Your lender can run your credit and send your application through underwriting before you make your offer to get Loan Preapproval. 

This helps to ensure you will not have any hiccups in getting the loan closed. It does require several days though, so planning ahead is key. 

You can get a free copy of Doug's book Hippocratic House: Do No Harm When Purchasing Your First Physician Home at www.DougCrouse.com.