BUY YOUR HOME

Buying your next home is an exciting endeavor.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you regularly invest in real estate I am here to guide you every step of the way. Here are a few necessary steps that I believe will ease the potential stress of your next real estate transaction!

GET STARTED

FINANCES

First things first, you should determine what you can afford. There is no point in looking at your dream properties only to find they are unrealistic for you financially, that will only lead to heartbreak.

I can walk you through the steps of determining how much you can afford, and I have many mortgage professionals that I work with that can get you right on track.

NEEDS, WANTS & NON-NEGOTIABLES

Take some time to sit down and write a list of what you want in a home, what you need in a home and what you absolutely can’t live without. Next think about what areas of the city you want to live in, think about your lifestyle and what communities fit within that lifestyle.

I know this city extremely well, and can offer some tips for what communities I think will work for what you are looking for.

NOT SURE HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD?

Getting pre-approved should be on the top of your to-do list but we understand you may not be at that point. Check out our mortgage tips and calculator to see how much you can afford.

VIEW MORTGAGE TIPS

BEGIN VIEWING PROPERTIES

Let’s start the fun part, getting out and looking at properties! We will start off broadly and with a lot of options, this will give us a chance to get to know your style. Once we have this down we can start narrowing down properties.

Keep in mind that there is no magic number of properties that you should look at, sometimes the first house you see is the one, and sometimes it’s the eighty-fifth house you see.

WRITING AN OFFER

This is where my expertise really comes into play, it is my job and duty to make sure you do not overpay for your home. I will use my knowledge and will research the property that interests you and will make sure the offer you submit is for fair market value, and a price that you are comfortable with.

I will walk you through the process of writing an offer set-by-step

CONDITIONS

Once you find your forever home and are ready to write an offer, I will help you decide what conditions you want to write into your offer. Most people are aware of the common financing and property inspection conditions, however there are many others that may be necessary in your purchase. I will use my knowledge and guide you through determining if there are further conditions that should be included.

CLOSING

You did it, you bought a home! Don’t worry, I won’t abandon you once conditions have been waived. I will continue to walk you through the steps of closing up until the keys are turned over and in your possession.

I continue to be available to you even after you have moved-in. If questions arise I am only a phone call away.

READY TO GET STARTED?

I’m ready to sit down with you to discuss your next move and ensure you find the home you are dreaming of.

GET IN TOUCH

NOT SOLD?

HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAD TO SAY

Stephen

I had the pleasure of working with Fiona as my realtor and I couldn’t be happier with the service that she provided. From start to finish, Fiona was professional, responsive, and always had my best interests in mind. Fiona is extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate market and was able to provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the buying process. She was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns that I had. In the end, Fiona was able to help me find the perfect home that met all of my needs and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Fiona is an exceptional realtor and I feel fortunate to have worked with such a dedicated and skilled professional.

Niamh

Fiona is a wonderful agent and person. As first time homebuyers there was a lot we didn’t know and Fiona made the process seamless. Not only did she help us with viewings and buying the house, Fiona gave us recommendations for different lawyers, home inspectors etc. as well as a list of things to do such as setting up TIPP, changing of address and switching utilities. She makes it a very personal experience for you and we have since recommended Fiona to many friends who have also had success in purchasing houses with her. We love our home but definitely look forward to eventually moving on and working with Fiona again to find another perfect home.

Lawrence

We were referred to Fiona and she has been nothing short of fantastic for us. Helpful, available at all hours and more importantly, helped us find the house that we now live in! We will definitely be reaching out if we’re looking to buy or sell in the future.

Kevin

Fiona helped my wide and I find the perfect home we were looking for. After many viewings and changes of plans we finally landed on a bungalow we are in love with. She was professional, informative and understanding of our needs. I would recommend her to anyone.

Jamie

Fiona covered every checkbox for us. Very personable, and excellent with the communication throughout the whole process. She was also very helpful in guiding the negotiation process. 5 star experience!

Stevie

Fiona helped us purchase our first home. She was attentive to our needs and extremely helpful navigating the (sometimes overwhelming!) process of purchasing our first home. Fiona was available to us for questions and made us feel like a top priority.