A professional REALTOR® will not take it for granted that you know all the ins and outs of the buying and selling process. Instead, he or she will provide you with a full explanation of what to expect which is very important so you are not faced with any surprises along the way.
An Assessment of Your Needs
One of the first questions a REALTOR® will ask is, Why are you moving? A REALTOR® will also explore any time constraints you might have such as the need to relocate for employment, your financial situation and any future plans, etc.
A Plan to Find Your Dream Home
A REALTOR® will help you identify what you want in your new residence. A pool? A garage? An extra room? A particular building design? What about the neighbourhood? Proximity to schools or work? A REALTOR® will compare your needs, wants and budget with what is available on the market and make recommendations that save you time and effort.
He or she will also accompany you as you view houses and help you assess their suitability and price. As an expert on a property, a REALTOR® should provide facts on the neighbourhood's, the cost of heating, the condition of the property and so on. The REALTOR® should also recommend you have a professional home inspection done at a cost of approximately $300. In other words, he or she will work with you to achieve your dream.
Access to Properties for Sale
Multiple Listing Service or MLS is an exclusive service accessible only through a REALTOR® and is a very valuable tool. Through MLS, the details of a wide variety of listed properties are made available to the REALTOR® you work with. That will save you a tremendous amount of time and effort and aggravation in your hunt for the right home.
If you are interested in learning about what is available on the market please check out my Listing page, which enables you to preview properties for sale.
Knowledge of Financing Options
REALTOR® have extensive knowledge of the financing choices and options available to home buyers and can assist you in obtaining financing at the most attractive prevailing rates and terms.
A Skilled Negotiator
REALTOR® are experienced in arranging fair deals. They should assist in negotiating an offer and act as a mediator between you and the seller and draw up a legally binding agreement. I personally have over 26 years of full-time Real Estate experience & Negotiation skills to assist all my clients.
Honesty and Integrity
Most real estate professionals in Ontario are member of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and only members of OREA can call themselves a REALTOR®.
When you work with a REALTOR®, you can expect not only strict adherence to provincial laws, but also adherence to a Code of Ethics. That code is very important to you because it assures that you will receive the highest level of service, honesty and integrity.
Highest Professional Standards
Before receiving a real estate license, candidates must successfully complete an extensive course of study developed by OREA on behalf of the Real Estate Council Ontario. That is only the beginning:in the first two years of practice, licensees are required to successfully complete three additional courses as part of their articling with an experienced broker. In addition, all licensees must continue to attend courses and pay membership fees to CREA, OREA, TREB, RECO and others throughout their careers in order to maintain their licence.
Interested in Buying a Home?
If you are interested in buying a home please feel free to fill out the form below or call me at 905-853-5955 and I will be more then happy to answer any questions you might have.