Buyer’s Guide
A Simple Guide to the Perfect Home
Thinking of buying your first home? Whether a loving home for you and yours, or an investment property to generate passive income, here’s what to expect.
Finding a Property
With plenty of homes on the market, it is getting easier to find one within your budget. Check out the MLS Listings here and get started with your hunt!
Choosing a Lawyer
If there's one thing that's a must, it's getting a real estate lawyer. Avoid hidden-cost scenarios like unpaid bills owing on property taxes, and other unwelcome surprises. Here's who we recommend
Negotiating a Purchase
During negotiations, the outcome can favor the buyer and seller both. However, one party always has the advantage. In a seller's market, with multiple offers and bidding wars, the seller/homeowner can be as particular about the terms of sale as their agent allows. In a buyer's market, the buyer can always walk away if unsatisfied with terms, due to there being plenty of options. Find out if it's a buyer's or seller's market here, and get the upper hand either way with expert Pat Abel.
The Purchase Process
During negotiations, the outcome can favor the buyer and seller both. However, one party always has the advantage. In a seller's market, with multiple offers and bidding wars, the seller/homeowner can be as particular about the terms of sale as their agent allows. In a buyer's market, the buyer can always walk away if unsatisfied with terms, due to there being plenty of options. Find out if it's a buyer's or seller's market here, and get the upper hand either way with expert Pat Abel.
