Russ and Jon’s 6 to 10 Tips To Buying a Home

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Check out the neighbourhood - You’ll want to do some research on the neighbourhood that you’re thinking about buying into and with that comes research on the neighbours! Door knock and introduce yourself, check to see if the neighbours have an opinion on the house or the area.

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of time, as well as determine what needs to be done now or in the immediate future. ere will always be something and it’s important that you expect that to avoid disappointment.

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Find Your Home and Make Your O er - With the help of your Realtor™ nd suitable homes to view. Spend the time you need to nd the right home. When you nd it it’s time to make your o er! Your realtor will help you negotiate your best deal based on market dynamics & your situation. If you are purchasing with another person make sure you are on the same page so negotiations can be smooth and fruitful.

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Home Inspection Due Dilligence - You should always expect something to come up in an inspection report. e report is there to anticipate maintenance and repair costs over a period

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Remaining Due Diligence - will usually involve looking at title, the property disclosure and having your nancing approved on that particular home….this process usually can take 5 – 7 working days depending on the speed of the market. Once you are satis ed it’s time to waive your subjects, make deposit and the sold sign goes up!

Hurry up and wait for completion! Along with choosing a good lawyer or notary public to help with title transfer on completion day. It may be 6 to 8 weeks before possession but time ies so book your mover and get the packing process going…now is always the best time to start!