It seems there has never been a better time to be a first time home buyer than right now: Interest rates are low, the economic outlook is positive and there are LOTS of homes on the market, at least when compared to recent markets in Winnipeg.
Lots of Open Houses to go and look at, but remember that the agent at the Open House already represents the Home Seller!
So what is the best course of action for buying your first home
Step 1: Contact a real estate agent
Actually, even before you start looking at Open Houses, hire your own agent who will represent you, and look out for YOUR interests. Bo Kauffmann of Remax performance realty offers a FREE 45-minute consultation for the first time home buyer in Winnipeg. Get started off on the right foot. This meeting can now be done online, from the comfort of your home and at a time convenient to you. Safer, more efficient. To book your free buyer consultation, fill out this form and submit:
Ask your real estate agent for a referral to a great lender. Chance are, your agent will have a good working relationship with a mortgage broker or mortgage specialist and can get you start off right away.
Step 3: Look at houses or condos
After your pre-approval, the fun stuff starts. Go look at homes within your price range, and even drop by Open Houses.
Step 4: Make an offer
Here is where hiring your own agent pays off the most. Your agent will help you craft a nice offer, while keeping you protected.
I love working with a first time home buyer because they ask a lot of questions, and I really like the interaction this brings. If you're looking for your first (or next) home, whether its a house or a condo, call me anytime. Bo Kauffmann of REMAX performance realty. (204) 333-2202
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages. He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here Our Latest Web-Stories Never miss an episode of our real estate podcast. Install our FREE Podcast App available on iOS and Android. For your Apple Devices, click here to install our iOS App. For your Android Devices, click here to install our Android App. Check my videos on Youtube
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Step 3: Look at houses or condos
Step 3: Look at houses or condos
