Why Buyers Hire Me

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. Your agent should be your guide. Giving you sound advice from start to finish. Advice based on years of experience. This is the value of a buyer’s agent in the modern real estate landscape.

As you interview agents make sure they have a process and can clearly articulate what they do to bring you value that goes beyond opening doors and writing a contract. Every transaction is unique, but I use the same process every single time because IT WORKS. 

My Buying Process

Meet in Person

I know you are anxious to look at homes. You will profit greatly from knowing the whole process and what to expect every step of the way. I like to find out about your “bonus items” and “must haves” that will make a house the perfect home. I will go over the current market, current inventory, and the right strategies to win in that market. I’ll start emailing the new listings that interest you as soon as they hit the market. We can meet at your current home, my office or even your favourite coffee shop!

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.

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!

Your offer is accepted and we now officially have a fully executed contract. Now the real work begins. I’ll forward a copy of the agreement of purchase and sale to your lender for financing approval.

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.

Getting the keys!

Getting the keys is the most exciting part of the process! You’ve taken possession of your new home! I’ll guide you step by step until the day of closing arrives. Please remember, I’ll continue to be your Realtor even after the transaction has closed. If there’s anything you ever need, I’m always just a phone call, email or text message away!

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