Buyer's
Guide
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Finding and Purchasing the Right
Home:
When it comes to the largest purchase in one’s life, the key
phrase is “you’d better shop around”. Don’t settle on the
first home you see.
Decide where you want to live based on such things as
transportation, distance to work, proximity to schools,
day-care, recreation facilities, shopping, health care etc.
When you hear ``10 minutes to downtown``, find out if that
was determined at 2 a.m. in a race car!
Next, find a real estate agent who is really interested in
giving you service...whose attitude and availability
indicates that they are working for you. Do this by seeing
who’s most active in your neighbourhood. An agent who
actively makes sales calls, who keeps you informed of sales
or listings in your area, or who leaves flyers at your door
is one who is aggressively involved in pursuing business.
Set up appointments with a few agents from different
companies and assess their presentation package to you. Are
they prepared? Have they done some homework in advance? Do
they have any special affiliations or packaged discount
programs with other corporations where you can save on your
mortgage, on moving costs or on household purchases for your
new home? You’ll want to work with someone you relate to,
with whom you have some chemistry, and who offers you
excellent service and value. Make sure you ask if the
Realtor is acting for a vendor or for you.
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