Print PageBuying Process
At Rennie & Associates Realty we strive to make the buying process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, from our first consultation with you, to negotiating the purchase on your behalf.
We have the expertise to handle all of the details while securing you the best home available, from initial search, to viewing homes, realistic overview of the marketplace, making an offer and closing the deal.
- 1 Priorities
- 2 Defining a target
- 3 Finding prospects
- 4 Making an offer
- 5 Closing
5 Closing
Once the offer is firm, it’s best to make an appointment with a lawyer or notary as soon as possible. There will be additional costs paid at completion. For more details, refer to our Completion Guide for Buyers.
After purchase
You’ve made your purchase, now it is time to prepare to move. Typically, completion day (move-in day) is just four to six weeks away. It’s best to prepare for the move as soon as possible. The following is a quick moving checklist. For more, see our Moving Guide.
- Measure rooms in new home for reference
- If renting, notify landlord that you are moving
- Notify utilities and transfer service to new home for phone, gas, electric, water and cable
- Forward mail with Canada Post
- Hire movers or rent moving van
- Insure belongings for move
- Purchase property insurance for new home