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Buying a property — buyer representation

First purchase or tenth, house, condo or income property: a broker who represents you defends your interests at every step — and a broker who knows buildings helps you see what hides behind the nice presentation.

Ernso Cléus, residential and commercial real estate broker — RE/MAX Crystal

From pre-approval to the notary

The mortgage pre-approval first, to know your real budget. Then the search and the visits, the offer to purchase — often conditional on inspection and financing —, the inspection, and the signing at the notary. At every step, I represent you and I negotiate for you, not for the seller.

Buying for the first time? See our buyer support page.

What a buyer’s broker brings you

  • Representation of YOUR interests in the negotiation
  • Reading of the comparables so you don’t overpay
  • An eye on the building’s condition before the offer
  • Coordination of the inspection and the financing
  • Usually at no cost to the buyer

Frequently asked questions — buying a property

Usually nothing: in most transactions, the remuneration — what people commonly call the commission — is paid by the seller and shared between the brokers. You are represented and advised at no cost to you. We always confirm this point in writing from the start.

It is strongly recommended: the pre-approval tells you your real budget and makes your offer stronger in the seller’s eyes. Ideally, that’s where we start, before the visits.

The broker who holds the listing represents the seller. Having your own broker means having someone who defends YOUR interests in the negotiation, reads the comparables so you don’t overpay, and takes a look at the building’s condition before the offer.

It is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended: the offer to purchase is often conditional on an inspection by a building inspector. We coordinate this step and help you understand the findings. First purchase? See our buyer support page.

Ready to buy? Get represented

Let’s talk about what you’re looking for — with no obligation, and usually at no cost to the buyer.