- Is Home ownership right for you? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions you will make, so take your time weighing out the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership.

- Are you financially ready? Evaluate your financial situation to determine how much you are able to spend and set a maximum price that you should be considering.

- How much will it really cost? After setting a price range, also consider up-front costs such as a down payment, lawyer fees, renovations, etc.

- What should you buy? Before you start searching for a home, make a list of what characteristics are important to you in a home and consider your current and future needs.

- What professionals should you call on? During the home buying process you will call upon a real estate agent, mortgage broker, lawyer, inspector, insurance broker, and possibly more. 

Reasons to use a Realtor:

- Moving up or down? Your REALTOR® can open the doors to thousands of properties MLS® and provide you with an up-to-date computerized list of homes to suit your needs, wants and budget.

- As your agent, the REALTOR® owes you the duties of utmost care, integrity, confidentiality and loyalty.

-A REALTOR® will use various tools to try and find properties that meet your specifications including the MLS service. By sitting down at a computer the REALTOR® can key in your needs, choice of neighbourhoods and price range and immediately come up with a list of suitable properties available through the MLS® system.

- REALTORS® are on call and are usually available 7 days a week to show you a home.

- Your REALTOR® has been educated on the complex laws and regulations in real estate and is trained to put together a legally binding contract.