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\n“I really appreciate your help with finding us a new home! Your willingness to go above and beyond made it happen! You are an excellent agent and I will recommend you to everyone.<\/em>” <\/strong>Betsy – March 2010<\/p>\n

Use a Realtor<\/h3>\n

Even if it is not going to be me (I hope that it is) there are many benefits to working with a Realtor.\u00a0 As Realtors we have access to our \u201cinternal\u201d MLS system.\u00a0 We see listings as soon as they hit the market, sometimes 24 to 48hrs before the general public sees them on the MLS.\u00a0 This allows us to send notification out to our buyers the minute these listings pop up giving them a chance to see the real great deals right away.\u00a0 I cannot count the number of times I have had potential buyers contact me to see a property only to find out that it has already sold.\u00a0 Their response is that \u201cit just hit the MLS today\u201d and while this is true, we as Realtors have already been working with this listing for 24-48hrs.<\/p>\n

Get pre approved<\/h3>\n

There is no point searching for homes you can\u2019t afford.\u00a0\u00a0 Use a qualified mortgage specialist to get you a pre approval.\u00a0 This pre approval will give you the amount that based on your income and expenses you are approved up to.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to factor in your down payment.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have managed to save up 20% of the asking price you will save yourself the CMHC fees.\u00a0 Discuss this and other options with your qualified mortgage specialist.<\/p>\n

Narrow your search<\/h3>\n

Now that you know how much you can spend start to identify where, specifically, you want to live.\u00a0 As a qualified Realtor I have the ability to set up a custom search just for you!\u00a0\u00a0 Using my access I will set up a search that while broad at first will become more and more specific as we work together to find the right home for you!<\/p>\n

Be ready<\/h3>\n

There is no telling when the right home for you is going to become available.\u00a0\u00a0 Together we will work hard with to narrow your search down.\u00a0 I will send you listings that match the criteria we have worked together to establish.\u00a0 We could see the right home on the first day, or a month down the road.\u00a0 I have the patience to see as many homes as you feel you need to see.\u00a0 However when the right home comes available you should be ready to jump on it. To find out more on what steps you should begin to think about give me a call.<\/p>\n

Have an inspection<\/h3>\n

Whether it is your first home or your 10th<\/sup> I am believer in having a sound home inspection.\u00a0 I will do my best as we go through a home to point out any deficiencies I see.\u00a0 When we go to put in an offer I want it to be an offer based on the current condition of the home to the best of our knowledge.\u00a0 If the home inspection brings forward issues that were unforeseen we will have to re-evaluate the situation together. A condition can bring to light conditions that may affect the offer price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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