Steps To Buying A New Home, Condo, Town House or Property in Burnaby BC

When purchasing a Burnaby home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. But once you are ready to take the plunge…It can be a very rewarding experience.

My team and I will help you enjoy the process of purchasing a home. Our 28 years experience can make things more efficient and less overwhelming by guiding you through the process. We will help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, arrange showings, identify any problems or issues, structure an appropriate offer using comparable sales and negotiate the best price for your purchase.

As real estate markets are continuously changing we always stay up to speed with the current situation in the Burnaby area so we will help you determine which properties are fairly priced and in good condition before make an offer.  

YOUR SECOND STEP: WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Your next step to buying a home is to ask yourself why you want to buy a home: Is it to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? Control when you move? To entertain friends and family? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you are interested in and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate your “wants” from the “needs”, but also stay realistic and open-minded with the budget.

You’ll want to consider area (city, suburban neighbourhood); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighbourhood (older and settled or sparkling new); a particular school catchment; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.

Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you are planning to live in this particular home.