Buying A Home
This is likely the biggest financial decision of your life. With our personalized approach and expert guidance, we will help you navigate the process with confidence. We offer individual consultations and prioritize understanding your needs, including housing specifics, communication style, and what you want in an agent.
Why Trust Our Team
Communication Experts
We are a client-focused team that emphasizes effective and proactive communication. We understand that everyone has different communication styles, and we want to hear what is working for you and what could be changed to make this the perfect experience. Does that sound like the experience you are looking for? Book a consult.
Negotiation Specialist
Our team believes in a respectful and strategic negotiation style based on the principles taught by Chris Voss and Gerry Spence. We prioritize further development of our negotiation skills through various certifications and believe this is one of the most important attributes of a realtor.
Systems Focused
Our team has meticulously created an 181-step plan for buyers. This ensures everything goes smoothly and efficiently, without any surprises. Real Estate can be stressful enough. Want to hear how our system gives you the real estate experience of your dreams?
Is this what you are looking for in an agent?
Resources for Buyers
7 Step Buyers Guide
Mortgage Calculator
Closing Checklist
FAQ
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The first step is to find a realtor who is in your corner. The right person will help you create a picture of the home you want, and decide on the priorities. They will also show you the entire process.
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A mortgage broker can help you determine this down to the penny. While it largely depends on your income, assets, and credit, a good rule of thumb is that a bank will lend you 4x your combined income (you and a spouse) and you add a downpayment on top of that to find your maximum number. Not that you need to buy at your max 🙂
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The Toronto market is always active and competitive. At the same time, a proactive agent will help you find the best opportunities, and if it’s the right time for you. Typically, you want to move based on your own life circumstances, as opposed to trying to time the market.
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From searching for a home with a pre-approval, until closing, most buyers take 30-90 days.
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Buyers should ensure the home checks all the boxes from their “Needs List” and not compromise on those. It is easy for people to overlook important attributes if the house has something beautiful. That is a recipe for “Buyer’s Remorse”.
Financially, the condition of the roof, windows, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, and overall layout are important.