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Benefits of buying with Brian...
Buying a house will always be the biggest financial decision of your life. Whether you're looking for a condo, freehold home or investment property, Brian's acumen is priceless. For buyers, he often fleshes out opportunities that other realtors are unable to see. His entire life he has been accumulating the knowledge he has today of the buying and selling process. This lifetime achievement and expertise allows him to provide unparalleled service to his clients, as he knows the GTA and its unique market conditions unlike no one.
The location of your home will determine your family's safety, happiness as well as financial future.
The GTA shows a constantly changing supply and demand situation. Ask me about the market situation in your preferred neighbourhood - I'd happy to provide you with valuable insights that would help to make a smart move.
If a property needs renovations, be realistic about costs and always leave a cushion! The average cost to completely renovate a house is $15,000 - $200,000. *The final price tag typically depends on any structural or mechanical repairs, square footage, underlying issues, location, and materials used.
The truth is that no home is perfect. Every home has issues, flaws, or small imperfections. A reliable home inspector will be able to tell you what issues there are and how to address them. I'd gladly assist you with arranging home inspection.
Timeline. It takes time to find a property that would be a good investment in the long run and fits your lifestyle. I'm here for you on every step of your home hunting adventure. Whatever time it takes!
*https://www.springfinancial.ca/blog/homeowner-finances/cost-of-renovating-a-house-canada
Often buyers will go house shopping and visit open houses and start the process of buying right away because it's an active market. But I strongly recommend before you do, research the neighbourhood. Figure out crime rates, schools, parking lots - is that parking lot going to become a condo tower, for example. Also, understand the zoning and what you can and can't do with property.
Regarding of where you are buying or the market conditions, there is one thing every homebuyer must do: you must make an offer to purchase a property. With the competitive market brought on by the pandemic, it was common to hear of bidding wars where buyers would make an offer without any conditions. This is called a firm offer. The buyer is 100 per cent certain of the purchase. They do not require any conditions for a home inspection or financing. Once the offer is made, the buyer can't back out of the deal.
How much does it cost to hire me to find as your agent to buy a property? $0! The buyer does not pay a commission because the seller will pay a fee to the buyer's agent.
Can you provide me with information regarding properties listed by another brokerage? Yes, as far as the listing on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). If a desired property listed by an owner, I would be happy to directly negotiate with the owner on your behalf.
What to do if I found a property myself? Just pass me the listing address or MLS number and I will do the rest - providing you with a full MLS listing information and my insights.
What kind of information would help me to setup a proper home search? Number of bedrooms and bathrooms, city/neighbourhood, minimum square footage, type of property and maximum budget.
Can I attend an open house without me? Of course, you can! Simply inform the listing agent that you have already a realtor representing you!