Buyers
Maximizing Your Real Estate Investment
Level Up Your Home Buying Experience
I love helping buyers find their dream home. Discovering what makes a home perfect for a buyer and then helping to make it a reality is very rewarding! Unfortunately, buyers tend to meet agents in random ways. They meet at a property viewing or an open house and start working with them without really knowing what they offer or what they are about. I hate to say this but the bar for buyer’s agents is set very low. Most agents start out in real estate as buyer’s agents. Because the average full-time agent does five or less transactions a year, it literally takes years for them to build enough experience to be an effective agent.
Buyer representation is free of charge to buyers. The seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission. So, you can hire a massively experienced Realtor who handles everything for you without being charged a dime! It’s so important to find someone you and your family trust because this will probably be the largest investment that you’ve made in your life so far.
The home buying process is full of possible pitfalls
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Helpful info for home buyers
If You’re Not Paying Cash, Get Pre-qualified
Please use a good lender. I am more than happy to recommend multiple lenders who are fantastic at what they do. It is important to have this done before searching for homes. If you don’t do this, you may find the perfect home for your family and then lose it because you weren’t well prepared.
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Time to Shop!
Now the fun part! We’ll meet at your convenience and look at some amazing homes! Thanks to our initial consult interview we can tour homes that are not a waste of your time. I won’t just point out the positive aspects of the homes we see but also any red flags that could cost you money in the future.
We have found the perfect home… time to make an offer
Let’s start with some market research on the home you want to purchase. This step is key to knowing what price you will want to offer. I’ll walk you through the contracts section by section so you know exactly what you are offering and how it applies to you. Of course, we will tailor everything to your needs. Negotiating on your behalf, my focus will be to achieve the best price and best terms possible.
Acceptance!
Now It’s Inspection Time
One of the conditions we included in your offer is likely for a home inspection. I highly recommend getting a home inspection so that you can determine if the home is in the condition that you expect. If you don’t know a good inspector or have a recommendation from a friend or family member, I will be happy to recommend a few trusted ones. I’ll accompany you to the home inspection and help to put the results in perspective. After the home inspection you can decide if you want to proceed with the purchase.buyers hire me
Getting the keys!
Buyers Also Asked:
What is the first step in the home buying process?
Budget & Mortgage
How much should I save for a down payment?
What are closing costs?
Closing costs are fees associated with finalizing a real estate transaction, typically ranging from 1.5% to 4% of the purchase price. They can include title insurance, land transfer tax and attorney fees .
What is a status Certificate?
A status certificate is an important document provided by the condominium corporation to buyers of resale condos that provides a snapshot of the unit and condo corporation as at the date that the certificate is issued. In most cases, if the building is serviced by a property management company, it is prepared by the property manager. It is a package of in formation that includes the condo’s rules & regulations, budget, declaration, financial statements, and any special assessments.