Let Us Walk You Through The Buying Process
To explain the buying process as we see it, please have a look at our Six Step Process outlined below.
1.Initial consultation:
The Toronto market moves quickly and to be successful we need to be on the same page. Communicating our objectives clearly and providing feedback throughout the search process are crucial components. We:
- Provide you with a customized buyer’s pre-purchase information guide.
- Determine your needs, wants and wildest expectations.
- Explain the Buyer Representation Agreement in detail.
- Educate you by providing recent sales in your area of interest.
- Develop an action plan and establish a timeline for your property search and purchase.
2.Mortgage:
A preapproval not only provides you with confidence regarding your affordability, but it will drastically increase your chances of success on an offer night. We:
- Know the differences between types of preapprovals and what other costs are associated with the purchase process.
- Ensure you are financially pre-qualified for a mortgage, and offer you the services of our in-house mortgage broker.
- Adhere to FINTRAC compliance (mandatory government regulation involved in legal, accounting, real estate industries).
- Discuss and role-play possible scenarios and outcomes of the purchase process.
- Explain the “deposit” required with the offer, and how it forms part of your down payment.
- Discuss land transfer tax, legal and moving costs, and any other ancillary costs incurred with the purchase.
3.Market analysis:
House or condo, first-time or move-up, large or small; you need to be well versed in a variety of property types and Toronto neighbourhoods in order to recognize an opportunity and associated value when you see it. We:
- Research your option set to best address your wants/needs list.
- Discuss your criteria with the team.
- Prepare a Comparative Market Analysis for the property of interest.
- Provide you with information regarding real estate activity in your ideal neighbourhood.
- Educate and advise you on offer strategy based on current market values and activities.