Buying a home in Texas can be a daunting task if you don't know what steps to take and in what order to take them. One of the biggest mistakes almost everybody is prone to make is failing to put the steps in the right order. Here is what I found to be the best order for buying a home in Texas. Before you go house shopping and picking a realtor, it is crucial to line up a loan officer who can tell you exactly how much money you qualify for to buy that new house in Texas. Once you know this, you can then proceed to lining up a realtor with access to the MLS so they can straightaway point you to the neighborhoods where your money will get you the most house in your budget. Just these steps alone can cut your house searching time in half!