As your real estate agent, my most important job is to make the home buying process pleasant and rewarding for you.
It can be broken down into four easy steps:
- Determining your budget and obtaining a mortgage pre-approval;
- Deciding where and what to buy;
- Making an Offer to Purchase and satisfy conditions;
- Preparing to move in.
I’m committed to getting you into the right home, and I’m with you every step of the way.
But if you decided to do it by yourself, here are a few questions and ideas to consider when viewing homes to help make the process easier and more productive:
- Does the home have your “needs” features ? (For example, number of bedrooms, closet space, kitchen size, etc.)
- Does the home have any of your “wants” features? (For example, large backyard deck, spacious family room, fireplace etc.)
- What is the general condition of the home? (Are there signs that the owners have kept up with repairs and maintenance?)
- Will the home need any major repairs, remodelling or renovations? Is there anything, such as the furnace or the roof that may need to be replaced soon?
- What do you like most about the home?
- Is there anything about the home you don’t like? Can that be changed with a remodelling or renovation now or in the future?
- Take a walk around the neighbourhood. Are the homes well-kept, indicating pride of ownership?
- Do you like where the home is situated in the neighbourhood?
- Does the neighbourhood have what you want? (For example, access to public transit, shopping, local parks, etc.)
And if you decide to work with me and are ready to get started, call or email and let me know more about the kind of home you’re looking for.