A step-by-step guide to buying in BC, from pre-approval to getting your keys. It's the same guide I walk my buyer clients through before they write an offer.
Get the free guideBuying in BC comes with steps, deadlines and costs that catch a lot of people off guard. Subject removal dates. Strata documents. Property transfer tax. Who to call for financing, inspections and legal work.
A buyer's guide lays it all out in plain language, in the order it happens. You'll know what's coming, what to ask and what to check before you commit, whether it's your first home or your next one.
From pre-approval to possession day, in the order it actually happens.
What it covers, what it doesn't, and why your comfortable budget matters as much as your maximum.
How price, deposit, dates and conditions work, and what subject removal commits you to.
What gets reviewed before you remove subjects: financing, title, and strata documents like the minutes, bylaws, Form B and depreciation report.
Property transfer tax, GST and legal fees, plus FHSA, HBP and first-time buyer programs.
Mortgage brokers, home inspectors and lawyers my clients work with.
As first-time buyers, we relied heavily on his guidance ... He was also extremely diligent with the comparables, which really paid off when it came to negotiation: he went all out and got the price down by almost 100K to help us close the deal.
First is his ability to analyze the market, understand his clients’ needs, and pay attention to even the smallest details when preparing and proceeding with an offer. His advice always felt well thought-out and based on both the market situation and what was best for us.
My family with of 5 needed to move from a different province to BC and talked to a few realtors. Out of all of them, Gurveer was the most responsive, helpful, and transparent about showing us listings that fit our budget.
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