The 5 Simple Steps to Buying in Toronto
The most important thing to us is finding out what's important to you!
We spend a lot of time at the front end of things so that the whole buying process is efficient, and catered to your specific needs and wants. When we're with our buyers we like to think of ourselves more like executive personal shoppers as opposed to someone just working at the front of the store.
Being with Sage Realty assures our buyers are connected and have the sharpest edge in this highly competitive market. Our process of screening and previewing properties -both on and off market, means that by the time you're actually seeing a property in person, it's because we think it's going to be a perfect fit. And there's a good chance you're one of the first buyers seeing it!
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The Twins always had us on the top of their minds. They were just as invested in finding the perfect family home as we were.
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Why we love Toronto’s East Neighbourhoods
We're lucky to work all over Toronto. This city is packed with so many diverse and unique neighbourhoods and we constantly keep up to date on everything it has to offer. So it's really hard to pick a favourite pocket—there are just too many spread throughout Toronto. However, there is one AREA of the city where we've both chosen to live and spend the most time in—Toronto’s East End. Why you ask?
Great access to a swimmable beach community. Boardwalk strolling, picnicking, body surfing, paddle boarding, and beach volleyball are all free and easily accessible.
More parks than you can keep track of. If you veer off a residential street within minutes you're likely walking into something green, wild—and again—free.
Diverse and Multicultural. Food, culture and language mix and mingle in abundance giving you a true taste of what Toronto as a whole has to offer.
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
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The Toronto Real Estate Market can be extremely daunting for even the most experienced shoppers—so it’s no surprise most first time buyers feel utterly distraught about entering it. We get it!
We remember being first time buyers, and we have the privilege of working with so many every year. Our process starts with solid education—a clear understanding of the current market, and help getting pre-approval from a credible lender. By the time we’re out looking at homes we’re focused on showing you how to properly inspect a home, and making sure you’re well prepared for the offer process ahead.
The market moves fast but we’re guiding you through each step slowly and carefully to ensure that when you find that dream home, we’re all working towards getting you the keys safely, with true confidence.
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Are you buying and selling in:
The first question most people ask when they are planning a tandem buy and sell is “Which one do I do first?.There is no one size fits all answer to this question.
The following are some questions that will help us guide you to taking the best approach.
How risk averse are you?
What kind of financial flexibility do you have? (ie: Do you have the cash to carry 2 mortgages at the same time and if so how long are you comfortable doing that?)
Are you set on buying a specific home or something in a small specific area?
How do you handle stress?
The Carver Twins spend half their time doing just this - guiding their clients through both sides of a move - so you’re in very capable hands when you’re working with them.
The Toronto Real Estate Market is a Seller’s market - that we all know. When you plan to buy and sell in this market remember that on the selling side you are truly in the driver’s seat. So, take advantage of this! Use all the leverage you have on the selling side such as dictating your preferred closing date so that the closings on both sides line up to work with your move best. Be strategic with your sale and purchase schedule so that you reap as much reward as possible on your sale and use an experienced well connected buyer agent to give you all the advantage you can get on the buying end.
When you buy and sell in different markets we hope the real estate gods are in your favour and you’re selling in a sellers market and buying in a buyers market. If this is the case, you’re gold. If you find yourself in a situation where this is the polar opposite it really means you just need to be careful with your math - be as conservative as possible with your numbers. This way there will be no unexpected snags - only the opening for some pleasant surprises. Work with well connected local experts that can speak columns about the specifics in both areas.
