Navigating The Buying Process
Buying a home can be a very exciting process. There is an acquired skill to navigating Toronto real estate, and there is a big adjustment to the pace at which our market moves.
Our process with our buyers begins with a conversation and a deep dive into their objectives, timelines, and needs. We translate these objectives into a thorough search of properties on and off the market and pivot as often as required. Throughout our search, our goal is to empower our buyer clients with as much market knowledge as possible to allow them to make confident decisions and advocate for them on a daily basis as we navigate the city in search of the perfect Toronto home.
“We feel so incredibly fortunate to have had Maggie as our REALTOR® for the purchase of our first home. She knew her stuff inside and out, and truly went beyond all of our expectations in service of our needs. She operates with the highest level of integrity.” — Heather T.
An Education in Real Estate We have often stated that there is an educational component to understanding real estate values in Toronto, but it goes both ways with our clients. Buyers must first educate us on what it is they are after, and then it is our responsibility to educate our buyers on the market conditions and availability of the target properties they seek.
Once we are clear on what it is we are looking for, we consider it our responsibility to empower our buyers with as much market information as possible throughout their home buying process. Getting in to see as many properties as possible is incredibly helpful to establishing a baseline understanding of the trends, values, and speed that the Toronto real estate market dictates.
We have often stated that there is an educational component to understanding real estate values in Toronto, but it goes both ways with our clients. Buyers must first educate us on what it is they are after, and then it is our responsibility to educate our buyers on the market conditions and availability of the target properties they seek.
Once we are clear on what it is we are looking for, we consider it our responsibility to empower our buyers with as much market information as possible throughout their home buying process. Getting in to see as many properties as possible is incredibly helpful to establishing a baseline understanding of the trends, values, and speed that the Toronto real estate market dictates.
Market Relationships
We have been practicing real estate in Toronto for many years, and as such, we have established trusted relationships with agents across the city. We will provide you with pre-market knowledge of exclusive or upcoming properties in the Toronto neighbourhoods you are interested in, and will make specific calls to our network of colleagues in offices across the city to source properties for you.
First-Time Buyers
When you are buying a home in Toronto for the first time, there is a lot to learn about the market. We take the time up-front with our clients to provide an overview of the typical buying process and are available 24/7 to answer questions along our journey working together. We encourage questions and are here to advise and advocate for our buyers throughout the process.
Selling And “Moving Up”
When your current home begins to lack the space or amenities needed to match the current chapter in your life, our team will take the time to understand the needs of your family and what criteria need to be fulfilled in your next home. We work with ‘move up’ buyers very frequently. The turn-around time between buying a home and listing your current home can be very fast, so while we are actively on the hunt for your next home we will proactively make strategic recommendations for items to be addressed in your existing home to better prepare us for the eventual listing.
While seeking out your next home, we will assist you in making decisions about your current home to ensure we are ready to list quickly once you have secured your next property. Knowing whether it is a market to buy first or sell first is something we guide our clients on every day. We will confidently guide you based on the current and relevant market conditions at hand.
Downsize With Ease
Selling a long-held family home is rarely an easy decision. A large portion of our business is working with ‘downsizers’, transitioning from treasured family homes to condominiums or smaller, more manageable properties. We take the time to really listen to the features you require in your next property and will guide you through various options to consider moving forward.
While reviewing options to purchase or lease in the future, we initiate tasks within your existing home to get us closer to the point of listing. Often times the long-held family homes will have a considerable amount of keepsakes to distribute. We will help in determining how much should stay or go in order to optimally present your home to the market. We have wonderful trades on call to assist with all of our preparations. They can engage with as much or as little as our clients prefer, assisting with packing, purging, donating or distributing personal effects, as well as painting or upgrading items in the home.
Our goal is to create a very organized, seamless, low-stress experience while working through this transition with you. We have the systems and the experience to be able to do so efficiently.
Would You Like To Learn More About Buying?
We are more than happy to arrange a convenient day and time to discuss your home-buying goals, learn more about you, and answer your questions.