Calgary First Real Estate - Info for Buyers

Information for Buyers...

Calgary First Real Estate associates recommend you take the following things into account if you are thinking of buying a home.

Determine what you can afford...

Call your mortgage specialist or contact one of ours; purchasing a home involves several one-time costs and monthly expenses including :

Down payment of at least 5% or check on the 100% finance plans that are available
Mortgage application & appraisal fee
Property inspection
Legal fees
Many more!

Understand the current market conditions...

The real estate market is always changing. Calgary First Real Estate associates can help you determine what the current market conditions are and what impact they will have on your position as a buyer.

Obtain a pre-approved mortgage...

This will help you know exactly what you can spend on a home BEFORE you start looking. Our associatescan answer all of your questions and help you with all the steps in the mortgage procedure from pre-approval to completion.

Making an offer...

Calgary First Real Estate associates can help you with the current market information you need when drafting an offer. Our associates will communicate the offer on your behalf to the seller or their representative and handle all other negotiations. Offers and counter offers can go back and forth until both parties have agreed or one ends negotiations.

Hire a legal professional...

Our associates can help to refer you to a number of legal professionals who will help represent your interests in the home buying process.

Home owner's insurance - consider protecting your investment....

When you purchase a home, consider protecting your investment with Home Owners Insurance, Mortgage Life Insurance, Disability or Job Loss Mortgage Insurance.