For Home Buyers
Your step-by-step roadmap to purchasing a home in Surrey, Langley, or Maple Ridge, BC.
Before you start looking, know your budget. A mortgage pre-approval tells you exactly how much you can borrow and shows sellers you're serious. In Surrey's competitive market, this isn't optional — it's essential.
List your non-negotiables vs. nice-to-haves. Bedrooms, bathrooms, lot size, school catchments, transit access, strata vs. freehold — we'll use this to build your Smart Search so you never miss a relevant listing.
I set up custom MLS alerts so you hear about matching homes the moment they hit the market. Speed matters — well-priced homes in Surrey and Langley can receive multiple offers within days.
When you find the right property, I'll research comparable sales and advise on offer price, conditions, and terms. Subject-to-financing and subject-to-inspection clauses are your protection — I'll explain when to use them and when market conditions might require a different strategy.
Once accepted, your subject period (typically 7 days) is your due diligence window:
Once satisfied, you remove conditions and the sale is firm. You'll work with a notary or lawyer to handle title transfer. BC's Property Transfer Tax (PTT) applies — first-time buyers may qualify for exemptions on homes under $835,000.
On completion day, funds transfer and you pick up the keys. I'll walk you through everything that happens on possession day and be available for any post-possession questions.