Buying A New Home

If you have decided to take the large leap and buy a house, there are many factors that come into play.  Consider some of these points before you consider shopping the market:

  - Are you ready / prepared to buy?
 - What costs will be involved when moving?
 - When is the best time to buy a property?
 - Why are you moving?
 - Are you in a hurry to move?
 - Choosing the Right Agent is as important as chossing the right house - speak to me for tips
 - Seek legal representation.
 - Organize your financial status
 - Consider the effects of moving could have on your taxes.

After you have considered the above topics, give me a call or send me a quick note with further questions or concerns. We can then set a time to sit down, have a chat and a cup of tea to discuss the options.
 - I will provide with options for financing
 - I will go over the disclosure issues re Agency

 - I will explain what you can or cannot expect from a home inspector
 - I am not here to just to push you in to the first home, I am here to provide you with enough information to make an   intelligent decision
 - Lifestyles and changes.  Do you plan to have children?  Do you have children that are moving away? Are you   close to retirement?
 - Needs vs. Wants.  What features do you want from a home? What features do you need?
 - Consider a neighbourhood you might like to move to
 - View as many houses as possible
 - When viewing, check for properly working appliances/fixtures
 - Look at maintenance costs.  Newer appliances or covered by warranty
 - Search the neighbourhood for businesses within the area, ex. Schools, hospitals, malls, etc.
 - Arrange for home inspections
 - Be an informed buyer.  Some neighbourhoods have deed limitations
  - You may be able to upgrade or choose certain items such as tiles, siding, floors, etc.

The path of purchasing a new home can be difficult and confusing, but there are people who you can go to for help.  Whether they help you figure a price limit that you can afford, or take you on tours of neighbourhoods and houses that interest you, all of these professions are important to the Buying/Selling process.  Certain professionals that you might seek for help: 

 - Real Estate Agent
 - Lender or Mortgage Broker
 - Lawyer/Notary
 - Home Inspector
 - Insurance Broker
 - Appraiser
 - Land Surveyor
 - Builder/Contractor

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Patrick O'Donnell
Prudential Sussex West Vancouver
2397 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, V7V 1K9
Phone: 604-925-2911 and Fax: 1-866-757-8840
Email: patrick@patrickodonnell.com and Website: www.patrickodonnell.com