Buying a home, no matter where you are, can move very quickly or very slowly. Some clients know exactly what they want, and are lucky enough to spot their dream home right away. Others take more time and like to explore more neighbourhoods or are willing to wait to see what opens up over time. When you meet with us, we’ll discuss what your expectations and needs are and develop a personalized homebuying strategy that will help you find your home according to your flexibility or timelines. Either way, the goal isn’t to rush the process. Rather, we want to make sure you find a place you’ll love for years to come, and we’re willing to put in the time and effort to make that happen - on your terms.
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step in your home-buying journey. By getting pre-approved for a mortgage is important as it helps you understand how much of a home you can afford. This pre-approval will help dictate what is available to you and where so that we can find a home within your budget that still ticks all the boxes in terms of expectations.
The more of a down payment you have, the better. That said, you don’t necessarily need to have 20% saved up in order to start searching for a home. Talk to us, and let’s understand together where you are and what you have to work with so that you can become a homeowner sooner rather than later!
The best way to keep track of all the homes you’re interested in - from those you’ve viewed to those you’d like to see - is to work with us! Our agents have a unique visualized tracking system that keeps you up to date on every home you are interested in. You’ll see when you’re scheduled to view a home, what day you saw past homes, and notes on what you liked/didn’t like so that you can have a running list of everything that’s going on at any given time.
It’s always a good idea to get a home inspection done. While it may be a bit of an up-front cost, a home inspector will alert you to any major issues that may become problematic down the line.