BUYERS CHECKLIST

 

Select A Realtor

Greg will provide you with the following services:

  • Act as a consultant to determine your real estate needs, help you establish what you can afford, and assist you with a mortgage financing.  He will also advise you of costs such as legal fees, legal disbursements, closing costs and down payment options involved in the buying process.

  • Identify and represent you in one of three market scenarios:

    • Buyers market

    • Sellers market

    • Balanced market

  • Identify communities and homes that are most suited to you as an individual, couple or family.

  • Research all MLS listing to find the right home for you.  Greg also has “first knowledge” of new Remax listings as they are recorded and MLS listings.

  • Advise you when homes are overpriced.

  • Provide information on properties and accompany you as an adviser when showing suitable properties.

  • Promptly present offers and negotiate on your behalf.  Negotiations could involve one or numerous counter-offers.

  • Greg will guide you through the process if there is more than one offer for the property on which you have made an offer to purchase.

  • Arrange an inspection.

  • Guide you through the process from offer to closing.  This includes facilitating the completion of all paperwork and monitoring all closing activities.

  • Keep you informed throughout the entire purchase process.

The buyer’s Realtoris paid from the seller’s commission.  There is no direct cost to you.  A Realtorworks without pay until they find the right home for you and successfully closes an offer to purchase at a price and terms acceptable to you.

CHECKLIST WHEN HIRING A Realtor

  • Do they specialize in any particular part of the market?

  • Do they focus more on a buyers or sellers market?

  • Will I be in control of the process?

  • How much do they know about the community that I want to buy in?

  • What assurance do I have that they will service my needs?

  • Do they have testimonials from prior clients or letters of recommendation?

  • How will they keep me informed?

MORTGAGE

Get a pre-approval letter for a mortgage.  Mortgage factors to consider:

  • What type of mortgage is best for you?

  • How much should your down payment be?

  • Are you eligible for an RSP homebuyer withdrawal?

  • There may be a fee for mortgage application and appraisal.

  • Documents needed to secure a mortgage include:

    • A copy of the real estate listing of the property OR for a new home, the builders plans, lot size and location. 

    • A copy of the offer to purchase. 

    • Documents confirming employment, income and source of pre-approval.

HOME INSPECTION (Recommended)

By hiring a home inspector prior to purchase, you will protect one of the most important investments of your life.  A home inspection will reveal the structural and mechanical soundness of your home.  The report will advise you of: 

  • existing and potential problem areas,

  • suggested solutions,

  • cost estimates for any work required.

Greg can recommend a qualified home inspection service or arrange for an inspection to assess your new home.  Inspection costs range according to size, age, and location.

CLOSING

Set aside enough funds to close your deal.

Closing expenses include:

  • Legal fees

  • Legal disbursements

  • Tax closing adjustments

  • Utilities closing adjustments

  • Property inspection (recommended but optional)

  • Deed and mortgage registration

  • Real property report

  • Land transfer or property purchase tax

  • Mortgage interest adjustment and takeover fee (if applicable)

  • Utility and cable connection charges

  • Home and property insurance coverage

  • Mortgage Insurance

  • Life

  • Disability

  • Moving expenses

ON CLOSING THE DEAL

  • Schedule mortgage payments and property taxes

  • Secure insurance coverage

  • Transfer utilities

  • Arrange the move

Email: greg@gregsquire.com

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