Giving home and condo buyers a competitive advantage

Looking at condos for sale and homes for sale and not sure what to expect?  Here are the extras you can expect from Fran Melchers - extras that can make the difference between "deal" or "no deal".

Make an informed decision, based on Fran's professional advice and material facts. 

Fran is among a select few real estate representatives with extensive knowledge of the interior and exteriors of building structures.  As a result, she is often able to answer questions when a potential buyer asks about the condition of a property.  You also have the peace of mind that comes with knowing Fran will handle any personal information appropriately.

Commission discounts for clients who engage Fran's to sell their existing property and buy a new property.

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Receive expert price counseling, based on comparable properties, plus professional insights on the findings. 

Finding comparable properties is not always as easy.  For example, what do you do when recent data is not available for homes, condos and other realty property for sale?  Fran responds by performing extra calculations that take into account the percentage of appreciation or depreciation in that particular building or community - information that is not typically directly available from the Real Estate board.   This is just one example of how Fran "digs deeper" for the information that can make the difference between "no deal" and a successful transaction.   For example, the information Fran gathers can make possible more reasonable pricing discussions with sellers.  When necessary, Fran will also contact the real estate representatives  who handled previous transactions involving condos for sale and houses for sale, an important step as this extra work can reveal key information that is not available in typical real estate sale reports. 

Maintaining a strong connection between sellers and buyers after the sale of a house or condo.

Whether you are moving out of an existing home or condo or moving into a new building, questions can come up.  Typical questions can range from relatively minor issues, such as how to turn off the water, to bigger issues such as how to deal with zoning changes or make property changes (i.e. adding a parking pad on a front lawn).  Just about everyone has questions - and just about any question can be answered by Fran.   Equally important, when Fran does not have the information you need, she has direct access to the experts who have the answer. 

Provide the extra help and guidance that first-time home and condo buyers need and expect.

Some first-time home buyers are not aware of all the benefits offered by the city and the province.  Fran fills any information gaps and provides guidance on how to follow best practices.  For example, it's important to have mortgage approval before taking any other actions.   This ensures you can focus on properties that you can afford - and won't waste time on properties that are beyond your finances.  What about legal questions and inquiries about mortgage?  Some answers can be provided through our in-house advisors, but it is best to deal directly with your own lawyer, mortgage broker and financial institution.   Remember to ask about the First-Time Home Buyers' Credit (applies to eligible buyers).

Providing expert support on how to compare the cost of buying and renting.

Step one for many first-time home or condo buyers is to compare the cost of renting and buying.  Sounds relatively easy.  But a full analysis demands looking beyond the numbers - and that is exactly what you get from Fran.  For example, if they are looking to spend in the range of $1,700 - $2,000 per month to rent a condo in a specific area, it may be possible to buy in the same area for the same cost as the property rent. 

Simplifying the steps involved in buying a new home.

Whether you are looking for condos for sale or homes for sale, there are a lot of steps that have to be completed.  Here are just a few examples of how Fran can help:

·   Explaining closing costs

·   Explaining the legal process (finding a lawyer, what to expect from a lawyer, etc.)

·   Providing estimated closing costs

·   In-depth neighborhood information, including hidden facts such as proximity to a shelter for the homeless (it is not always easily visible), youth housing, termite problems, previous criminal history

·   Always being available to answer any question - and understanding every real estate buyer or seller has different needs