RE/MAX Escarpment
Languages
Czech, English, Hungarian, Polish
Specialties
Buyers, First Time Buyers, New Builds, Residential, Sellers
Locations
Binbrook, Brantford, Burlington, Caledonia, Downtown Hamilton, Grimsby, Hamilton, Hamilton Mountain, Stoney Creek, East Hamilton
May 25, 2022
When I bought my first house, it was an absolute disaster. I had to completely gut the house and rebuild it from the inside out. I’m by no means a professional contractor, but can be quite handy at getting the job done. The side door to my house was letting in quite the draft, and though it did its job for the past 60 years, it was time to let it retire and put in a new steel door to increase R value (save on the energy bill). I thought it would be better to just do it myself and avoid using a professional. But let’s just say the door is there and the draft never left.
Sure, there are people who buy homes without an agent, but just like I would never install a door again myself, I’m sure the headache DIY buyers endured wouldn’t be repeated, ESPECIALLY since working with a realtor is FREE. When it comes to buying your first home, the process can be overwhelming. Having a great agent that has done this many times before makes the process less stressful and often, a lot more enjoyable.
Another important factor regarding working with a good real estate agent is: when a house hits the market, you have someone to call and schedule a private showing with right away. Calling the agent on the sign is not always the best idea. Just remember who the agent is loyal to. They signed the contract first with the seller, so it is impossible to give the absolute best to the seller, as well as the buyer.
If you were contemplating the biggest investment purchase of your life, wouldn’t you want someone in your corner negotiating and protecting you every step of the way?
In the Hamilton and Burlington region, RE/MAX Escarpment sells more houses than any other brokerage. This is extremely beneficial for buyers who are actively searching. Having access to the exclusive/off market houses helps reduce the chances of going into a bidding war.
Last but not least, a good agent (like we have here at Porter & Associates) doesn’t finish with your purchase, once the contracts are signed. We don’t even finish working for you when you get the keys. We are here to build client relationships that survive past the purchase and are here to offer assistance for a lifetime. We even have a special ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ program we set up for clients to track their investment and watch their house increase in value with the neighbourhood.
If you want more information on buying a home or access to our e-book, “Emotion vs. Economics,” contact us. If you know anyone that could benefit from the information, please don’t hesitate to share. We seek to educate our clients so they can own the home meant for them!
Donald Porter