Buyers Tips

Buying a house can be an exciting experience -- and one of the largest financial investments you'll make in your lifetime. By educating yourself on the home buying process and seeking sound advice of professional Realtors like ourselves, you'll save time, energy and money.

Realtors are licensed real estate professionals who are also members of a local real estate board. A Realtor acts as an agent for the buyer or the seller -- or, in less frequent situations, for both. But no matter whom they represent, Realtors are legally obligated to protect and promote the interests of their clients. All Realtors must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and a high standard of business practices.

Why use a Realtor?

Is it necessary to buy a house through a Realtor? Although you are not legally required to, why would you undertake such an important purchase without the help of an expert? Our expert knowledge of the neighbourhood, future development plans, taxes, zoning, transportation, schools and community services will help you select the property that meets your needs. We will also advise you on financing options and recommend other professionals needed to complete the sale. You will be dealing with sellers and their agents, so you want to make sure you have someone who will represent and promote your interests.

As a buyer's agent, we will:

• Help you determine the type of property you need and can afford.
• Help you find available properties and make appointments to view them.
• Advise you about market conditions and provide information about the community.
• Explain the forms used in a real estate transaction and help you prepare an offer to purchase.
• Present your offer to the seller and negotiate on your behalf.
• Recommend other professionals, such as a certified home inspector or lawyer/notary.
• Help you understand agency relationships.
• Help understand economic trends and the market.
• We know the area where you want to buy.
• And listen attentively to you needs.

Buyer's Agent

The buyer can benefit from agent representation, too. Our expert knowledge of the neighbourhood, future development plans, taxes, zoning, transportation, schools, and community services will help you select the property that meets your needs. By combining personal knowledge with research, your we will be able to provide a comparison of similar properties and market statistics. We will also advise you on financing options and make recommendations of other professionals needed to complete the sale.

The contract of purchase and sale is initiated when an offer is made by the buyer to purchase the seller's property. The contract outlines the terms and conditions of the offer, such as offer price and any subject conditions. The seller may reject the offer or make a counter offer. Once all terms have been accepted and both the seller and the buyer have signed the contract, each party is legally bound to fulfill the conditions of the contract.