Dan ChiassonLicense ID: 9597209
Welcome to the First-Time Home Buyers Exploration Pack, designed for YOU! I'm so glad you've decided to take this CRUCIAL step in educating yourself about the home-buying process.
On this page, you will be guided through the foundation you'll NEED before buying your first home, from understanding mortgage options to negotiating offers and closing the deal. This will provide you with the KNOWLEDGE and CONFIDENCE you need to make the best decisions when purchasing your first home. As a real estate agent specializing in first-time buyers, I am committed to making this process as smooth as possible for you. This will not only prepare you for working with me but also give you a solid foundation for your homeownership journey.
While this is a great foundation, it's just that. Once we get the opportunity to connect, these basic steps will be greatly expanded to ensure you are one of the most savvy, experienced home buyers out there. Feel free to book a free buyer chat with me below, shoot me a DM, whatever works for you.
The two videos below will introduce me, and also the RECO Guide, created to help you understand the ins and outs of working with a real estate agent works.
What You'll Learn...
š° Understand the home buying process, from start to finish.
š° Learn about different mortgage options and how to choose the best one for you.
š° Discover how to search for and evaluate potential properties.
š° Master the art of negotiation and making offers.
š° Gain insights into closing the deal and taking possession of your new home.
š° Learn about the ongoing responsibilities and joys of homeownership.
Here are some great resources that I created to help prepare buyers before getting into the real estate market. (Click Text)
3 Guides (depending on preference)
- Buyers Detailed Info Package ā¬ (Explains condos a bit more)
OR, You can watch these videos.
- Step-By-Step- Home Buying Guide (while you're there, subscribe š)
If you have any questions about anything here, please feel free to give me a call.
If you don't get anything from this, here's probably one of the most important pieces of information when searching solo:
Most people are unaware that the list price you see online means nothing. I am here to explain the differences so there's no confusion in the future.
List Price: The price you see isnāt always the home's value. There are two strategies sellers often use:
- Listing the market value below will attract multiple offers and create a bidding war.
- Listing slightly above market value, expecting to negotiate a fair price.
Now, letās go over the two types of offer strategies: āOffers Any Timeā and āOffer Day.ā
Offers Any Time:
- You can submit an offer whenever you want.
- The price is usually a bit higher than what the seller will accept.
- Speed is key here. if you like a home, act fast, or you might lose it.
This method allows for negotiation, which can be in our favour since thereās usually less competition. This is the preferred strategy over an offer day.
Offer Day:
- You can only submit offers on a specific date and time.
- The price is set low (sometimes very low) to attract interest and create a bidding war.
- More competition means less room for negotiation, and homes often sell for more than theyāre worth. (Donāt worry. Iāll always make sure you donāt overpay. š)
The strategy chosen by the listing agent will not be visible to the public.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need clarification!
