Buyer’s Guideline
I want to help you make an exciting journey, such as buying a home to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible:
- I live and breathe real estate, and are very enthusiastic and professional when it comes to helping you find your new home.
- I have the most advanced technology and modern tools when it comes to marketing.
- Honesty and constant communication are one of our top goals
- I strive in keeping our clients happy by being able to have their best interests in mind and working around the clock to find the most qualified homes for them.
STEP 1: Why you want to buy a home
First step for us is to understand what our clients require in a home, what are the features they want to have and what kind of a property they are looking for.
STEP 2: Choosing an Agent
When choosing a Real Estate Agent, you must choose one that you can truly rely on and trust. Buying a home is one of the most important decisions of your life, so make sure the agent you are going to choose is a professional whom has your best interest in mind and is going to help you throughout all the steps of buying a home. Make sure you have done enough research and have chosen an agent with great experience and references.
STEP 3: Get Pre-approved For A Mortgage
One of the most important steps, you should start the process of by getting a pre-approved for your mortgage. This will give you a better understanding of the price range of home you can afford , also limiting the potential of a negative surprises that you might encounter along the way.
STEP 4: Considering Your Home Options
It is important to make list of options and features you desire in a home . Start with location, as location is vitally important in the lowermainland . Your ultimate guide through this process will be your Real Estate Agent, who will be assisting you in this process and of defining your wants and needs.
STEP 5: Viewing Properties
This is the most exciting step, to start viewing properties and potentially learning about the homes you have chosen. Your Realtor happily will book showings and appointments with different homes for you . Your realtor will also be able to use their knowledge and networking skills to potentially gain you access to homes before they hit the market but are potentially a good fit.
STEP 6: Time To Negotiate
Preparing an offer can be both exciting and challenging, but that is why you have your knowledgeable Real Estate Agent by your side. The Contract of Purchase and Sale is a legally binding document once accepted by a Seller, so make sure that every detail of the document is explained and filled out properly by your agent. Once the offer is submitted it can be accepted, countered or rejected by the Seller, and your agent is there to negotiate your interest and secure you the best deal and terms.
STEP 7: Subject Removal
The sale of a home is usually dependent on fulfilling certain conditions before it is closed. The conditions are called subjects and its your realtors job to help you with the required due diligence to satisfy the conditions and remove the subjects. Common conditions are inspection of the home, approval of a mortgage, review of all relevant documents including title, property disclose statement and all required strata documents if the home is part of a strata. Your agents priority is your understanding and interest so it is critical you have had everything clearly explained and feel confident moving forward with the purchase of the home.
STEP 8: CLOSING
To complete the sale of a property you will require a lawyer or notary to process all the required closing documents on the closing day and register you as the owner on title. After subjects have been removed, your realtors brokerage will finalize all the documents needed to close on the deal and send them to your lawyer. You will meet with your lawyer before closing date to finalize all completion documents
STEP 9: POSSESSION DAY
You will meet with your realtor on possession day to do the final walk trough and get your keys. Be sure to have your agent contact the strata in advance if you are moving into a condo to arrange the move . No matter the purpose of the purchase this is a very exciting time. Congratulations ! You are a homeowner.