Buying Your Home
SERVING GREATER VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND & THE GULF ISLANDS
Every home buyer has goals that are unique. You may be hunting for a first home, looking for a farm, or seeking your private island estate —regardless, your needs and wants are important. My dedication to you is not measured by your price-point. As my client, you should feel listened to, cared for, and confident. And whether you are a young local couple or a wealthy overseas client needing full concierge service, I offer personal attention so that your experience of the buying process is smooth, successful, and without unnecessary stress. Please read my client testimonials.

Dedicated client service
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Your interests are always primary
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Ongoing consultation of your needs and wants
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Background research of homes, including past sales, past listings, past asking prices, property title information, condition reports, floor plans
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Education on market conditions
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Home tours to view homes of special interest
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Honest opinions about properties, areas, resale projection
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Negotiation for the best possible terms
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After purchase follow up
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Relocation assistance
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Full concierge service for those buyers with specific needs
Current market & property knowledge
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Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands
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New listings
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Market stats, developments and trends
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Investment considerations
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Building techniques and issues
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Zoning and by-law concerns
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Area home styles, eras, and related issues
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Characteristics of homes and lots that affect property values
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Socioeconomic demographics, schools, traffic patterns, local amenities, parks and shopping, crime and safety issues, micro-climates
Offering & negotiating skill
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Confidence during the buying process
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Contractual precision
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Strategic negotiating
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Consultation with lawyers and other professionals when needed
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Cooperative and productive working relationships in real estate community
Access to listing data
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Comprehensive research of MLS listings
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Full listing data and background information of all properties of interest provided, including addresses, tax, assessed values, listing and price histories, past sales, floor plans, lot dimensions, utility info, etc.
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24/7 access to all listings of interest via Matrix, the Victoria real estate board access portal to the MLS database
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New listing alerts within 30 minutes of availability on the MLS
The Engel & Völkers advantage
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Primium service to all buyers regardless of price point
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Global network founded in 1977 with a well earned a reputation for an unparalleled level of service and strong leadership in the market
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International referral network to the best real estate advisors worldwide
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Access to superlative properties listed with Engel & Völkers