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Buying is an exciting and fun experience when you have the
right people working for you. Elizabeth and Chris pride themselves on providing
their clients with the best possible service. This includes knowledgeable advice
on their clients options, insight into market trends, quickly resolving issues
and ensuring there are no surprises.
Once you have decided to buy a condo, get qualified for
a mortgage by your bank or a mortgage broker. This will ensure you start your
search within your price range. The next step is to educate yourself, the main
purpose of this website. Learn about different neighbourhoods and buildings
by searching our maps. Pick a neighbourhood
which makes for an easy commute and in which you enjoy socializing. Choose buildings
in which you are surrounded by your peers.
Contact us and let’s
discuss what’s important to you… new vs old, bedroom size, condo
or loft, pools & gyms, concierge service, public transportation, facing
which direction, balcony, view… etc. Different things are important to
each of us, give these criteria some thought. Visiting open houses is a good
way to educate yourself but do disclose that you have a Real Estate Agent representing
you. Elizabeth and Chris will send you new listings as they hit the market to
ensure you’re constantly up to date.
Don’t start visiting condo sales sites on your own,
the act of visiting a sales site may exclude your option of having your Real
Estate Agent represent you at that site. This puts you at a disadvantage not
being able to have a professional representing your best interests. While unit
prices are not negotiable, we can advise and help you negotiate on closing costs,
upgrades, deposit schedules, etc. We can also get you to the front of the line!
Most successful projects are more than 50% sold before they reach the general
public. Our Brokerage gets advance purchasing privileges. We have no interest
in any one development, we can compare developments and advise you on which
one’s have the most potential. Elizabeth and Chris know the best units
to buy and the ones to avoid. Our expertise costs you nothing, the Developer/Seller
pays the commission.
Elizabeth and Chris strongly believe in preparing their
clients for the Buying process. Here are some lists of costs expected when buying:
- Land Transfer Tax
- Bank Appraisal Fee
- Mortgage Broker or Application Fee
- Legal Fees
- High Ratio Mortgage Insurance Fee
- Prepaid Tax Reimbursement
- Prepaid Condo Fee Reimbursement
When purchasing a new condominium from floorplans, there
are more costs to be expected such as:
- Education Levy
- Development Charges
- Law Society of Ontario fee
- 2 Months of Condo fees
- Parks Levy
- Discharge of Developer’s Mortgage fee
- Heat Pump fee
- Prepaid Occupancy fee payment
Get started by browsing our neighbourhood
maps and learning about different condominiums!
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