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Buying a HOME.
When you first start thinking about real estate there are many questions you should ask yourself. Why are you looking to make a purchase to stop paying rent? Are you looking to start building equity? Do you want to have a place of your own? Is this a chance to start building your rental portfolio? Do you want to move up to a bigger house to raise a family?
Once you know your why, you can break out the “must haves”, the “wants” and the absolute “ will not consider” criteria.
Having a clear idea of what is important to my clients allows me to work with your interests top of mind in order to obtain the perfect property.
Set up a Buyers consultation appointment with me today to get started!
things to consider
The Financing
Once you know your why, getting pre qualified with a mortgage broker or your bank is your next step. Making sure you have taken this step is key in order to allow you to narrow in on what price bracket is affordable, and allowing me to only search for properties within your preferred price bracket. If you do not qualify, and real estate is a goal for you - don’t give up, you got this! Your broker or bank can provide you with appropriate steps taken over time that if followed will lead to an approval. I would be happy to refer you to a mortgage professional that has an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients. Contact me today to create that connection. Not ready for that? Play around on our mortgage calculator.
The Negotiations
The hard work has paid off and you're ready to make buying a home a reality. Many real estate transactions include an extensive negotiating process - I am skilled, experienced and have positive working relationships with my peers in order to have the ultimate opportunity to create positive negotiations that lay in your favour. I represent you through it all, to ensure a healthy transaction takes place and that you feel well informed and confident along the way. I offer a full service, tailored real estate experience to my clients; from providing referrals for other professionals that will align with the transaction, arranging the property inspection, keeping business on track when it comes to condition removals, and making sure that all terms or potential agreed-upon repair work is carried out. Handling the paperwork efficiently at appropriate times to the involved parties including your mortgage professional and lawyer to insure your transaction is one of ease.
The Hunt
Now is the time for us to get to know each other - what is important to you, is ultimately important to me. I know your why, now it's time to narrow in on the target. What amenities or schools do you wish to be near? What kind of lifestyle are you looking to achieve? Do you like the idea of cleaning your own gutters or mowing the lawn? Or, would you rather a condo lifestyle with a monthly fee and your exterior maintenance looked after? The answers help me limit the search to find the right type of property for you. Moving forward I will create a search tailored and unique to you - I have the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you find the homes on the market that match your specifications. I connect with you each time a new listing comes on the market through our MLS system or is reduced in price now matching your criteria; you will automatically receive an email through your personalized portal. With this tool we can connect, and make sure you are seeing everything on the market as soon as it hits! Searching for a home has never been so convenient and in touch.
The Move
The day has arrived, closing day. The day you officially take ownership of your new home. On possession day I will hand you the keys, do a final walk-through and ensure everything is just right so that you and your family can get settled in. There will be as much excitement as there will be sore backs!
But you can take the pain out of moving day by planning ahead.
Here are tips for a smooth move below:
Make a moving checklist that details a plan for things that need to be done weeks before you move all the way up to moving day itself.
Plan for packing by clearly labeling boxes with the rooms they are to go to. You might even want to provide a small floor plan for the movers so they know exactly where to take them.
Make sure you get competitive quotes from reliable moving companies. Or, to save money, find out how much it would cost to hire a moving van yourself (And bribe your friends to help you).
If you own your current home, cancel your cable and utilities and transfer any rented appliances (like water heater or furnace) to the new homeowners. While you’re at it, make sure to have the gas, electricity, cable and phone hooked up at your new home.
Inform your key contacts – work, Canada Post, doctors, friends, pharmacy, etc… – of your change of address.
If you have children, make sure you talk to them and explain why you’re moving and reassure them that the friends they’ve made can continue to be their friends. Ask for their opinion too on things like what colour to paint their rooms. Try and make it exciting for them.
On moving day, plan an easy meal like picking up some take-out. Moving is stressful enough without having to cook.
“Brooklyn took the time to actually give an informed opinion about the houses we looked at. She was the first realtor to be patient (Took me two years to buy), gave me the facts, and actually cared that I was getting a quality home for the price. I have, and will continue to recommend her.”
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— Devon