Buying Process and Guide

TIPS for Finding Your Dream Home

First, know the market and prepare yourself for what you need to do to compete with other buyers looking for a similar home as you are.

1 PREPARE LIKE A PRO

Create a list of “must-have’s” and “nice-to-have’s”.

2 KNOW YOUR PRICE RANGE

Get pre-qualified so you can move fast.

3 FIND THE RIGHT REALTOR®

Connect with an agent when you are ready.

4 SEARCH ON-THE-GO

Be the first to know about potential listings

5 MAKE AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER

Be creative to help your offer stand out.

THE BUYING PROCESS

The buying process can be a bumpy road to travel. I will be an invaluable source of knowledge, contacts and advice, helping you turn the process of buying a piece of property, into a successful search for a home that’s right for you.

STEP 1

CONSULTATION

Help me to thoroughly understand your needs, then enter into an agency relationship:

Buyers Agency Acknowledgement Form
Buyers Exclusive Agency Agreement
Privacy Notice and Consent
FINTRAC Form

STEP 2

THE SEARCH

Once you’ve established financial qualification and deposit requirements, tour and view properties that fit your criteria, until you find your dream home!

STEP 3

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME

So you’ve found your Dream Home! What next? I will assist you with deciding on key elements of your offer: Price, Deposit Amount, Dates and Subject Clauses /Conditions.

STEP 4

THE OFFER

I will prepare your written Contract of Purchase and Sale, and then present and negotiate your offer to purchase.

STEP 5

DUE DILIGENCE

HOME DOCUMENTS

Inspection
Title Search
Property Disclosure
Environmental
Home/Fire Insurance

REVIEW STRATA DOCUMENTS

Form B
Strata Minutes and By-laws
Financial Statements
Engineers Report
Registered Strata Plan
Depreciation Reports

STEP 6

REMOVE SUBJECTS

Exciting day! Submit deposit and select a Lawyer/Notary to complete the closing documentation. Arrange for movers, transfer utilities, insurance, forward mail, etc. Visit Lawyer/ Notary to sign closing documentation.

STEP 7

COMPLETION

Money and Title are exchanged on your behalf.

STEP 8

POSSESSION

Receive the keys to your new home!