START SEARCHING Now the fun begins! Most searches begin online. In fact over 90% of buyers start their home buying process on the internet. The most comprehensive website for property searches is Realtor.ca, a Canada-wide database of all active properties for sale, also referred to as the MLS ® or Multiple Listing Service. This website allows you to narrow your search to a specific area, price range, key features and even displays the properties on a map. The internet can be very helpful for you to get a sense of what’s available but keep in mind, it’s not a complete picture of the market or all potential properties available. A great agent, working on your behalf, will do an in-depth needs analysis to find all the properties suitable for you, set up a time to view the homes and guide you through the selection process.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN’T SEE ONLINE
1. Homes in hot markets that haven’t made it online yet. These are desirable homes in great areas, at great prices that often get sold before a property listing is loaded online. The only way to know about them is through an agent. 2. Expired listings or private sales not found on MLS ® . A savvy real estate professional is on the pulse of all potential homes for sale, listed and unlisted. 3. Insight and an insider’s edge. An agent not only has access to more data than what is available online, but he/she brings expertise and a wealth of knowledge so you can be confident in knowing you have a complete picture of each property you are considering.
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