THE ROLE OF A LAWYER

FIND YOUR HOME

CREATING A WISH LIST

Home purchases require some compromise, which is why you must prioritize your needs and wants before beginning your search. Share your wish list and your price range with your salesperson so they can find properties that fulfill your requirements. Keep your Sage Real Estate Sales Representative advised of any changes to your requirements. Collab is Toronto Real Estate Board’s home search tool. Search the MLS® in real time and find out about new listings through instant notifications. Communicate with your Sage agent by making comments on a listing that get conveyed automatically. The “Right” House The goal is to feel comfortable directing your Sage agent to proceed with the purchase of the right property when you see it since timing is critical. There are several offer strategies that can be used. Sage Advice for Home Buyers 1. Location, location, location! Buy into a location that you predict will be equally attractive in the future when you may need to sell. 2. Check out the schools. The school district is important even if you don’t have children. 3. Energy efficient houses save thousands of dollars.

If the house isn’t energy efficient now, make certain it becomes so once it’s yours. 4. Trial-run your commute. Drive, walk or use “the better way” to get to work during peak periods to see if the commute is bearable. 5. Buy a fixer-upper to increase your equity. Your Sage

Real Estate Sales Representative can tell you which renovations reap the greatest returns. 6. Pay off debts and don’t incur more! Lenders are more forgiving to borrowers who have recently been making regular on-time payments.