There’s been a ton of advice written over the years about things a buyer should not do when embarking on a home purchase.

Running up more debt, buying furniture, traveling the world before closing, taking out a car loan and changing jobs are all big no-nos when it comes to buying. Although many buyers having been counseled appropriately by their agent and lender about what not to do, issues still occur.

What else does a buyer do that can potentially sabotage a home purchase? Here are a few of the lesser-discussed items on the list.