TIPS for Finding
Your Dream Home
First, know the market and prepare yourself for what you need to do to compete withother 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
- Working with a Realtor™
- 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
- Inspection
- Title Search
- Property Disclosure
- Environmental
- Home/Fire Insurance
HOME DOCUMENTS
- Form B
- Strata Minutes and By-laws
- Financial Statements
- Engineers Report
- Registered Strata Plan
- Depreciation Reports
REVIEW STRATA DOCUMENTS
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!