THE TELEMARK BUYING BLUEPRINT

The first step is choosing a realtor who understands your goals and communicates clearly. When we work together, you receive a grounded, organized approach with straightforward guidance at every stage. We help you understand the market, sort through options, and make decisions that fit your lifestyle and long term plans. Our role is to provide clarity, strategy, and support without pressure.

Before we start viewing homes, securing a mortgage pre approval is essential. It gives you a firm budget and positions you as a strong buyer when it is time to write an offer. It also allows us to focus on homes that genuinely match your price range and goals. If you do not have someone in mind, I can connect you with trusted mortgage professionals who keep the process clear and straightforward.

With financing in place, we define what you want in a home. Together we clarify your must haves, preferred features, ideal neighbourhoods, and the lifestyle you want your next home to support. We also confirm your preferred timeline so our search and offer strategy match your pace and priorities. This ensures every home we consider aligns with your vision.

Once we have a clear direction, we begin touring homes that fit your criteria. During each showing, I help you evaluate the property from both the day to day and long term perspective. I highlight the details that matter for value, livability, and resale so your decisions are informed and confident. This stage is also about noticing how each home feels because the right place should make sense on paper and in person.

When you find a home that feels right, we move into a strategic offer approach. We review recent sales and current market behaviour so you know exactly where your offer should land. From there, we shape the terms, timelines, and conditions that protect you while keeping your offer competitive. Once everything is drafted, I negotiate on your behalf and keep you informed throughout the process.

After the offer is accepted, we enter the due diligence phase. 

For houses, we arrange a full home inspection to assess the property’s condition and identify any concerns. Acreages may also include septic evaluations, well testing, or water quality checks.

For condos, we review the bylaws, financials, meeting minutes, and reserve fund studies to ensure the corporation is well managed and financially stable. We walk through the findings together and discuss your options if anything needs attention.

About a week before possession, you meet with your lawyer to sign the documents required to finalize the purchase. This includes title transfer paperwork, mortgage registration, and any remaining financial details. Your lawyer ensures accuracy and compliance while we stay connected to support you and keep everything on track.

The final walkthrough usually happens the day before possession. Together we confirm the home is in the same condition as when you wrote the offer and that anything agreed to in the contract has been completed. If something is not right, we deal with it before closing. On possession day, once your lawyer confirms funds have transferred, the keys are yours. Your next chapter begins, and we remain available long after possession as you settle in.