Buyer Benefits
Searching for MLS® Listings and properties within Barrie, Innisfil, Essa, Angus, Springwater, Oro, Tiny, and Tay, is a small part of the path to a successful purchase. The bigger part is preparation and confidence. There's a lot to think about and consider, and although you're excited, you can be left feeling stressed and frustrated as well. Expert guidance is beneficial, and understanding Buyer Representation will allow you to provide the winning offer when the right home surfaces.
Have you decided on your REALTOR® yet? How about 'interviewing' us for the job? Gain some insight into our experience and ideas. See if the comfort and trust we try to emit is actually felt. And, if we're likeable and knowledgeable as well, then this creates a winning formula for a purchase of this magnitude - something that is an investment, and perhaps a place to call 'home'. If you'd like to chat, we'll make the time.
Our role in the buying process, and some 'Key Benefits' we offer, is summarized below... Past clients found this 'invaluable'.
Free Service
There is no cost to you for using our valuable service. We are compensated through the selling portion of the listing agreement with the Seller. We'll explain how it works.
Experience
You'll receive the benefit of 'two' REALTORS® with over 84 years combined experience. Our non-pressure approach starts with listening, continues with action, and leads to a triumphant purchase.
Personal Consultation
Our friendly persona makes a home purchase that much easier when we meet to discuss your situation. You'll leave feeling refreshed and invigorated about the buying process. We'll answer all your questions, and select your wants and needs for your deal - from style, to age, to location. We'll chat about getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and negotiating the winning offer on your future property. Our goal is to meet your dream.
Buyer Agency
We'll discuss representation. Most real estate transactions involve two REALTORS® - the one who represents the Seller, and the one who represents the Buyer. It's essential to receive Buyer representation in a transaction of this magnitude. You'll want your interests protected, and confidential information undisclosed.
Informative Reports
We offer easy to read reports that outline tips and strategies: to ensure a successful purchase, and to pack your belongings safely. We also discuss the various costs you'll have with a handy net sheet.
Pre-Approval
Knowing what you can afford for a home is the logical first step in the buying process. You'll need to understand what a mortgage is, and the many options to pay it off. Locking in an interest rate is also a critical step. Afterwards, you'll have the confidence to make a winning offer to a future Seller because your financing is in place. We have a mortgage specialist to assist.
Home Search
Upon pre-approval we're better suited for the home search. We'll listen carefully to your wants and needs and plug you in to our 'Spot On' Home Hunter. A list of opportunities is created within minutes. Every home is available for viewing because the list is up to date. Current information meeting your criteria eases the process. Have you ever called on a home from www.realtor.ca and found out it's sold conditionally? Or perhaps called on a newspaper ad only to find it failed to meet your needs, or was sold a few days before? Or phoned on a 'For Sale' sign, or walked into an 'Open House', where the list price was too high? We avoid all this by streamlining the search, and instructing the system to email you 'Hot New Listings' as they hit the market. This gives you an edge over other Buyers, and we're able to see the homes first, and negotiate the best possible deal.
Choose the Homes
Now that you have a list of opportunities, you can select which homes you'd like to see. This way we'll only view properties that interest you. We'll create a tour from your choices and make all the appointments for them.
Pros and Cons
As we view each home you'll get a feel for what you like and dislike, and where the best deal is for the money. We'll discuss pros and cons for each property so you can reach an easier decision.
Competent Advice
We'll inform you about any noticeable structural problems, well and septic concerns if applicable, and any other details that may arise as we proceed.
Reverse Analysis
Once you select a home to make an offer on we'll conduct a market analysis based on the home's features. Finding comparable properties that have recently sold will give you sound evidence for a price to initially offer the Seller.
Offer Preparation
We tailor the 'Agreement of Purchase and Sale' with clauses and terms suiting your needs, and protect you with sufficient timeframes to meet any conditions you may have. We'll review the offer so you have a clear understanding.
Negotiations
We'll fully discuss buying strategies. You'd like the best price and terms for your deal and our experience will guide you to a winning offer.
Fulfilling Conditions
Now that you have an accepted offer it's time to fulfill any conditions. We'll suggest other professionals you may need - like home inspectors, and work hand-in-hand so we can reach a firm deal.
Up to Closing
We fulfill any other obligations in the offer that are not conditions, e.g.; - obtaining city permits, surveys, etc. We'll also recommend a lawyer and deliver a copy of your offer. They'll ensure you can purchase your home with clear title, and all the numbers add up correctly. We'll assist with any potential problems that may arise so your moving day is hassle-free.
