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Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Advice Episode 4 – How to Efficiently Search for Properties

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So you’ve hired a Realtor in Episode 3: How to Hire a Realtor. Now its time to put them to work!

Nobody likes to waste time. In this Episode we will talk about how to efficiently search from a home with the assistance of a Real Estate Agent. Let get started!

Get Some Tools!

Your Realtor will have some great web-based real estate research tools, like Private Client Services that will notify you of new listings, let you know whats actively on the market, and most importantly, how much properties are selling for. Why is sales data important? Because it allows you to the Buyer to distinguish between what is a good deal and what is not.

Start Looking with an Open Mind!

Once you have access to a web based research tool like Private Client Services, its time to start looking at properties. Email your Realtor the list of properties you want to see as Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 3 How to Hire a Realtor!

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Hiring a First Time Home Buyer Specialist in Vancouver

In Episode 2 of the Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Guide we talked about how to figure out where to buy. Once you have decided on neighbourhood, it’s time to select a Realtor.

How Much Will it Cost Me to Hire a Buyers Agent?

Nothing!? Yes, 9 times out of 10, a Buyers Agent is paid a finders fee by the Sellers Agent if the Buyer that is working with the Buyers Agent purchases the Sellers Agents listed property!

Furthermore, the Buyers Agent you hire is REQUIRED to disclose to you the Buyer in writing the amount they are getting paid by the Sellers Agent. To learn more, check out this great video on Buyers Agent Remuneration Disclosure

Looking for a Vancouver Buyers Agent? We Can Help!

My team of First Time Home Buyer specialists are focused on all neighbourhoods in the City of Vancouver and are available to help you with  your search for your First Home in Vancouver. Call 604-763-3136 or Email me to set a time to discuss your needs.

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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 2 – Where to Buy!

So You Know What you Can Spend, Where Are You Going to Buy?
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SO you’ve gone to the bank or met with your mortgage broker and you’ve been pre-approved as we discussed in Episode 1 of First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver. Now you know what you can spend, now you need to decide where you want to look. Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 1 – Getting Started!

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This is the first post in a series of videos with tips for First Time Home Buyers in Vancouver’s property market.

So you’re thinking of taking the plunge and buying your first home in beautiful Vancouver!

How much can I spend? Get Pre-Approved! Continue reading

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