Steps to Buying A Home With G + D

The Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home

Buying a home is a major decision, and having a clear plan makes the process easier and less stressful. Here’s a breakdown of the key steps to finding and purchasing your dream home with confidence.

Step 1: Meet Your G+D Realtor

Start by meeting with your G+D Realtor to discuss your goals, budget, and must-have features in a home. Your agent will help you navigate the market and find properties that match your criteria.

Step 2: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Before you start your search, meet with a mortgage specialist to get pre-approved. This helps you understand your budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.

Step 3: Hit the Streets – Start House Hunting!

With your pre-approval in place, it’s time to start viewing homes. Attend open houses, schedule private showings, and explore different neighborhoods. Your Realtor will help you compare properties and refine your search.

Step 4: Find Your Dream Home

Once you’ve found the right home, your Realtor will guide you through the offer process, discussing price, conditions, and closing timelines.

Step 5: Make an Offer & Negotiate

Your Realtor will: ✔ Prepare the offer ✔ Present the offer to the seller ✔ Negotiate on your behalf to get the best terms

Step 6: Offer Accepted! Begin Due Diligence

Once your offer is accepted, you’ll enter the due diligence phase, which may include:

• Title search to verify ownership
• Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) review
• Home inspection to check for any issues
• Insurance assessment
• Strata documents (if buying a condo or townhouse)
• Zoning and permit history (for houses)

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Step 7: Decision Time – Remove Subjects & Submit Deposit

If everything checks out, you remove subjects (conditions in your offer) and submit your deposit. If any issues arise, you may need to renegotiate or continue your home search.

Step 8: Get Ready to Move

Once subjects are removed, it’s time to prepare for closing: ✔ Hire a notary or lawyer to handle legal paperwork ✔ Arrange home insurance ✔ Notify your lender to finalize your mortgage ✔ Plan for moving day

Step 9: Completion & Possession

On completion day, legal ownership transfers, and funds are processed. On possession day, we hand you the keys to your new home!

Ready to Start Your Home Search?

Buying a home is exciting, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to begin your home-buying journey with confidence!G+D home buyers guide

To support you through these steps, having a team of skilled professionals by your side is crucial. We’ve gathered a list of resources to assist you in the process of buying your new home.

As a dedicated team of real estate agents, we aim to provide an exceptional buying or selling experience. We prioritize making informed decisions and always put our clients’ best interests first. Join us on your home-buying journey in Greater Vancouver, and let’s make your dream home a reality.