Buying a Home
Thinking about buying a home? You’ve come to the right place.
We will help you find the right home,
in the right neighbourhood,
at the best price.
Needs vs Wants
What features do I want in a home? What features do I need in a home? Looking for a new home can seem overwhelming at first. There are so many things to think about, so many choices and often not enough time. That is where we come in.
Before you start your search, make sure you talk to a Realtor® to help you get organized and to answer any of your questions. Here are some important questions to ask yourself:
- Where do I want to live?
- How much should I expect in other costs when purchasing a home?
- Are schools a factor?
- Do I want an older home or a new one?
- What style of home do I prefer? (ranch, 2 storey, townhouse, condominium, bungalow)
- How much renovation and remodeling am I willing to do?
- Do I have pets to consider?
- How many bedrooms do I need? How many would I like to have?
- How many bathrooms do I need?
- How big a house do I want?
- What features (yard, eat-in kitchen, fireplace) are most important to me?
How can a ROYAL LEPAGE R.E. Wood Realty Realtor® help?
Good Realtors® save you time and money. They know the community, they know what is important when buying a home, and they know the process from finding a home, to negotiating a price, to closing a deal.
Your ROYAL LEPAGE R.E. Wood Realty Realtor® will
- Screen the available homes in your community to make sure you look at houses that fit your budget and requirements;
- Give you important information on local real estate values, taxes, utility costs, services, and amenities;
- Guide you through the viewing process, showing you features you may not have noticed or problems you may have not spotted;
- Advise you about your legal and financial options;
- Recommend expert help when needed such as home inspection; and
- Present your offers and counter-offers, and use his or her skills and experience as a negotiator to make sure you get the best deal possible.