Can a real estate agent actually help me get a mortgage approved?

A real estate agent cannot approve a mortgage, that decision sits with the lender, but a good agent can connect you with lenders who close reliably in this market and flag issues, like a low appraisal or a title problem, before they derail your approval. Brian Beatty works with local and national lenders on Lowcountry deals regularly and knows which ones move fast enough to meet a tight contract deadline, which matters as much as the rate quoted.