The purchase of your home in Georgetown, Acton, Erin, Halton Hills, Norval, Ballinafad, Hillsburg, Rockwood, Guelph or anywhere in Ontario is one of the laregest investments you will make.  It can be a complicated and confusing process.  That's why it is important to enlist the services of a professional who will guide you through your purchase or sale.

REALTORS® have the education and the expertise to help.

A REALTOR® will help you in the following ways:

• An Explanation Of The Process
  • A REALTOR® will not assume that you know all the in's and out's of the buying / selling process.  Instead, you will be provided with a full explanation of what to expect.  It's important that there are no surprises.
• An Assessment Of Your Needs
  • A REALTOR® will work with you to assess your needs, any time contraints you may have, your financial situation (qualification) and any future plans.
• A Plan To Find Your New Home
  • A REALTOR® will work with you to find out exactly what you are looking for in your new home...what amenities are of critical importance, what ones you want and what ones would be considered a bonus.  A REALTOR® will compare your needs, wants and budget to what is on the market.

A REALTOR® will preview and show you properties that fit your criteria, provide facts on the area, comment and give you insight into the condition of the home...work with you to find the house you are looking for.

• Provide Knowledge Regarding Financing Options
  • REALTORS® have excessive knowledge of financing choices available to homebuyers.  At your request , a REALTOR® will assist in evaluating mortgage options and obtaining financing at the most attractive prevailing rates and terms.
• A Skilled Negotiator
  • REALTORS® are experienced in arranging fair deals.  Your REALTOR® will assist in negotiating an offer, acting as a mediator to head off potential conflicts between you and the seller and draw up a legally binding contract.

When selecting a REALTOR® you should consider the following:

• When Buying A Home
  • What type of representation agreement do I want to enter into?
  • That the REALTOR® has a clear and concise picture of what you are looking for...the musts and the wants.
  • Work with a knowledgeable REALTOR® who can determine your financial posture...what can you spend for the home...what payment limits do you want to set for yourselves.
  • Understand the difference between being qualified for a mortgage and being approved for the mortgage  Knowing the difference and being pre-approved will save you time, energy and frustration in the long run.
  • Ensure your REALTOR® will be able to give you all the information on the properties you see, advise re: cautions if warranted and will be able to compare the homes for you in a concise manner.

• When Selling A Home
  •  How will the sales representative price my house...what do they base their pricing structures on?
  • What can the sales representative advise you to do to increase the worth of your property?
  • What will the sales representative do to market the property...do they customize their plan...exactly what will be done? Shop and compare.
  • Negotiating the offer...be sure the sales representative will walk you through the pros and cons of all offers presented.

Should you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of Working With A REALTOR® Click Here to e-mail me or call 1-888-877-5165 at your convenience.   

Deborah Gilmore...Your Trusted Source For Anything Real Estate!