Buying

Let me help you every step of the way. When purchasing a home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.
 
While at your side each step of the way, I will make the process of purchasing a home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own. I will help you prepare so that sellers perceive you as a preferred buyer, help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.
 
I am always familiar with the current homes on the market, and I know neighborhood values well, so I can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.

Your First Step

Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To entertain business associates? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you'd like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."

 
Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (city, suburban neighborhood, country); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.
 
Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you expect to live in this particular home.

Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification

Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage company. This can be done over the phone or even online in a matter of minutes.

 
Call me and I will refer you to a mortgage professional that has an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.

I Will Find The Right Homes For You

Once you've been pre-qualified and know what price range you want to stay in, I can help you determine which properties fit your needs by using the (MLS) Multiple Listing Service system to locate them.

 
I have the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. You can even search my listings here at my website.

I Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

I will help you complete your financing and inspections, and close on the transaction. My top priority is to make sure that your home buying experience is pleasant, cost-efficient, and successful.
 
I believe that buying a home should be an enjoyable process. To make this happen, I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with all of the information that you need so that you can make an informed decision, to guide you through the options and choices that lay in front of you and to develop a relationship built on trust, communication and respect.
 
To give you an example of the services I provide to help ensure that you are receiving the very best real estate service available in Vancouver, take a look a what my Full Service Home Buyer Program provides to my clients:
 
  • A comprehensive personal analysis of your needs, budget and desired neighbourhoods.
  • A detailed market update of current trends and statistics to bring you up-to-date.
  • An in-depth overview of financing options available to help determine the best fit for you.
  • A thorough walkthrough of contracts and documents involved in a real estate transaction.
  • New listings sent to you immediately - before the public sees them.
  • Property viewings and open house tours arranged to make the most of your time.
  • Extensive market analysis prepared to determine the market value of attractive properties.
  • Professionally prepared contracts and offers for purchase on potential properties.
  • Negotiation expertise that will ensure that purchase terms protect your best interests.
  • A detailed property documentation review to ensure that there are no surprises.
  • Quality recommendations for service providers that may be useful. 
  • An “Exclusive Buyer’s Agency” contract giving my guaranteed commitment in writing!
Call Me Anytime!
Cell:604-671-9411
Fax:604-648-8334
Office:604-522-3800
 
Find Out How
 You Can Use these Rates
 to Sell Your Home
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  • Cell: 604-671-9411
  • Fax: 604-648-8334
  • Office: 604-522-3800
  • Sutton Group West Coast Realty -
  • Burnaby, BC
  • V3K3V9 Canada

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