Own It.

Your First Step

Your first step towards buying a home is to define the reasons why you want to purchase a new home.  To stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To move up to a bigger house?

Determine the type of home and area in which you'd like to live

•  Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target. Consider area (West End, Commercial Drive, Mount Pleasant) and neighbourhood character (mature or new).
•  Check out the neighborhoods in person.  Walk around. Ask around.  Are there parks, schools or grocery stores close by?  What will your new commute be?

Develop a “Needs” vs. “Wants” List

•  Basic needs should be considered first, like number of bedrooms, or parking spaces.
•  Consider additional features, if you can manage these benefits financially.  Prioritize them.
•  With a list in hand, you're less likely to be caught up in the excitement of the pursuit. You'll be able to identify which property will truly meet your needs.

Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Approval

Once you've built your list, get pre-approved with a mortgage provider.

A pre-approval will give you a clear idea of what you can afford.  A lender will review your credit history, verify your assets and employment, and – best of all - will pre-approve your loan at a guaranteed interest rate.

Pre-approval gives you leverage: Sellers see you as a serious buyer.   You’ll be able to move quickly and make a stronger offer when you find the right home.

Contact me and I'll be happy to refer you to an excellent mortgage broker in Vancouver.

Let Me Help You Every Step Of the Way

It is a very time-consuming process to sift through listings and view every property that could match your criteria.  Let me do the work for you.  As a Licensed Realtor, I receive new property listings first, have access to the best resources to research potential matches, and will pre-view homes to save you time.

I’ll make the process of purchasing a home in Vancouver easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive.  I will:

•  Help you to clarify your needs and priorities for your future home
•  Do the background research to vet potential properties
•  Provide up-to-date information in neighbourhood trends and property values
•  Be your guide in assessing suitable properties in your preferred neighbourhoods
•  Tailor your offer to be the most attractive to a Seller
•  Connect you with other professionals who will play a key role in your purchase, including a mortgage broker, a lawyer or notary, a building inspector, and movers.
•  Guide you through the myriad of details of the actual purchase.

Buyer's Guide

We have put together a helpful Buyer's Guide you can download for free.