What we know as Realtors® and what you need to know as Buyers!    We know that today’s buyers are much more informed than ever before in the history of real estate. We know that you are doing your research long before you contact us directly. Some of you will be looking regularly on MLS.ca, in the various papers and magazines, see a sign, or simply do drive bys and you call the Realtor who has the listing or whose name is on the sign or the ad. As much as that would be great if it was my sign or ad (kidding), it is not in your best interest to do this.     It is actually in your best interest NOT to contact the Realtor® whose name is on the listing or the sign as they are legally obligated to be acting in the best interest of the seller NOT you the buyer.   As you have taken the time to educate yourself about the actual housing market, please take it one step further to actually interview and hire the right Realtor® to take care of you and your specific housing needs.   We can make this statement because we have such confidence in our abilities as Realtors® and our level of service. There are very few people that come to us that don’t actually engage our services. The reason being that they were not willing to commit to one Realtor® and that just is not the way we work.   We want you to be very comfortable with your home purchase. We will take the time to find you the right home and never ever push you into a quick sale. We will also work to educate you in the process to whatever degree you feel comfortable. Some clients like more information than others. That’s where getting to know each other comes in.   So the #1 rule of finding a good Realtor® is interviewing us and finding out what we have to offer you. We are NOT all the same!   Make your appointment now! Because of the level of service that we offer we only accept and work with a limited number of clients at one time. Don’t miss out. We guarantee you won’t be sorry.   Also note that in the competitive market that we are in right now, by the time you see these properties on MLS.ca or advertised, it is too late, they are likely gone.   We are experienced and dedicated to finding you the right home, hire us and it will save you a lot of time, money and frustration and the best part is it is FREE to you the buyer!      Contact us or ask us to contact you and we will set up a no obligation appointment to address your specific real estate needs.

Buying a home requires many difficult decisions. Make sure that you have a team of professionals working for you.   Your home purchase is probably the biggest purchase you or your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond choosing a house that you like.   Our team of professionals are here to guide you through the entire process from pre-approved mortgages, to viewing homes, to making sure that the purchase contract that you are signing is in your best interest. We have taken the time to interview and hand pick professionals that have the same values as we do, so we feel comfortable entrusting them to be part of our resources to you.     ü       To have full access to ALL HOMES available in the Edmonton and area market.   ü       Our expert knowledge extends to the actual neighbourhoods, the local economy and more.   ü       To get the best value for your money. We will advise you of the true market value of the home that you are interested in, so you can make an informed decision.    ü       Negotiating can be stressful and emotional, we will help you negotiate a final contract that gives you the best possible conditions and terms.    ü       Be confident when signing documents and contracts, they are full of complicated terms and clauses and can greatly affect your life in your new home. You will have the full benefit of our real estate knowledge, experience, and expertise.   Contact us or ask us to contact you and we will set up a no obligation appointment to address your specific real estate needs.

We love working with first time buyers!   Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the whole process of buying your first home, because that is our specialty.  We love to help first time buyers, you are so anxious and open to learn. So instead of this whole thing being frightening we do our best to make it fun. After all, we want to be your Realtors® for life. We will go through every step and you will feel so good about the whole process, you’ll almost be disappointed when we find your dream home and you don’t get to see our smiling faces anymore.  Imagine that!   Here are a few points you need to think about right from the beginning---   ü       How much can you really afford? ü       How much mortgage can you qualify for? ü       Why you should be pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking! ü       How much cash do you need to put down? ü       What are the hidden costs that you need to know about? ü       How to buy a home with little or nothing down! There are ways! ü       Is there an advantage to saving more for a down payment and continuing to rent?   Tell us a bit about your situation and for absolutely no obligation we will answer any questions that you have.   Contact us or ask us to contact you and we will set up a no obligation appointment to address your specific real estate needs.

Let’s go shopping !   But first to put you in the best possible position in negotiating a home purchase, you should be pre-approved for a mortgage.   In the pre-approval process, you will find out—   ü       Exactly what you can afford and what your payments will be   ü       How much cash you will need for your downpayment and closing costs   We have a number of mortgage people that we work with, they have been personally interviewed and have values that align with ours, so we are comfortable referring you to them. This has been done for your convenience only, and you are certainly free to seek your own financial help.   If you approach your own financial institution and have problems being pre-approved, contact us and we will put you in touch with someone that just might be able to help you.   Contact us or ask us to contact you and we will set up a no obligation appointment to address your specific real estate needs.     Copyright 2005 Donna L Hoffman. All rights reserved. All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners.