Is it the right time to buy a house in Calgary? Is buying a new house in Calgary a good investment? What about the Calgary condo market? What things should I consider when buying a home? What are the right questions to ask when I buy a home?
Our step-by-step guide answers many of the common questions clients ask about the buying process.
1. | Get in touch with the best Calgary real estate agents.Buying a new home in Calgary is exciting stuff! But it can be intimidating and scary at the same time. |
2. | Do an inventory of your home buying needs and wants and make a list of questions to ask your real estate agent.First ask yourself why you want to buy a home. Is it to start building equity? To have a place of your own? To finally purchase your dream house? |
Once you've determined what you need in a home, the next step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage, set a budget, and select the options that work best for you.
Looking for a mortgage broker? We can help with that!
There are also a bunch of additional costs you want to account for when buying a new home: such as lawyer's fees, service fees, inspections and moving expenses, and money for renovations and upgrades you might need to make along the way.
If you're a first time home buyer, you might want to consider this helpful article on Buying a Home and What Expenses to Expect.
We like to think that more goes into finding the perfect house than just a simple MLS search.
That's a great place to get started — but what you really need is a professional real estate agent who understands the nuances of what you're looking for.
Someone who understands your must-haves and can't-do-withouts, has extensive knowledge of different Calgary neighbourhoods, and knows where there might be wiggle room in the seller's price to fit your budget.
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Listing search.
With years of experience in renovation and construction, our team can point out the pros and cons of each listing we visit.
You rely on your instincts and emotions. We’ll supply the colour commentary so you have our expert feedback and can ensure you are making the absolute right decision!
This part is our favourite. Here’s where we get to put our negotiating skills to the test.
Whether it's to save you $1000 or $10,000, rest assured our team will do everything we need to do to get the deal done and to get you the best possible price on the home you’ve chosen.
The deal is done. The sold sticker is on the sign.
But don't worry...this won’t be the last you see of us. We handle all the final documentation on your behalf and outline what you need to do next to finalize the sale.
Finally, let's celebrate the purchase of your new home!
Posted on Mar 23, 2021 in Buying
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