Buyers

Thinking of buying a home?

Buying a home should be a wonderful experience, whether it's your first or tenth time. But because it is such a big investment, & often your greatest ever, it can also be quite a complex process. There are financial & legal issues, inspections & negotiations – & you have to understand the real-estate market in order to make a sound decision in the end.

Why settle for just one?

Your first order of business should be to find a professional real-estate agent with whom you trust & feel comfortable. Together, we (Deb & Dave) offer plenty of financial, market & design experience. Nobody knows the Ottawa-area real-estate market better & we will guide you through the entire process in an open & honest way. As far as the trust factor goes, just give us a call so we can get to know one another.

We're ready to help you get the right place

Everyone has individual needs & unique means so, if needed, we can help you figure out what you can afford & where & when you should buy. We want to really get to know you, to learn about your likes, dislikes, dreams & future plans so that we can sift through everything available – on your behalf – & present to you only those options that are a good fit. This minimizes time wasted evaluating inappropriate properties & gets you in the right place in a timely fashion.

But is it really the right place?

Sellers naturally want potential buyers to think their property is better than it really is. An important step for buyers, then, is to learn as much about the property & this is why a professional home inspection is so important. This is an essential step before buying a home because a qualified inspector evaluates the various systems in a home, such as electrical, plumbing, the foundation, roof & other structural aspects, along with various other things. In addition, a home inspector offers insight & guidance regarding maintenance issues. We can decide if & how to proceed, based on the results of the home inspection, & use that new information in our negotiating strategy.

So, how can we help you?

• We will listen to you & make sure that we understand your needs
• We can help you figure out what you can afford – with the assistance of a mortgage professional
• We guide you through the entire home-buying process from securing financing right through to possession
• We weed through all that is available & present to you only what is appropriate
• We help you get the right place at the right price in the right area
• We can offer information about schools, parks, shops & other amenities in the areas that you're interested in
• We offer advice about your rights, responsibilities & obligations as a home owner
• We can even provide you with leads to quality home service suppliers
• We're always just a phone call or an email away

We're ready to negotiate the right price

As experienced business people & seasoned real-estate representatives, we can handle all of the financial negotiations & ultimately, get you a great deal on your new home. "Talking money" is an art in itself. We understand what motivates both sellers & buyers, we understand the intricacies of calculating value, & we're knowledgeable about the different market values throughout the area. We think we're pretty good negotiators too, so you'll never need to stress out about that.