Pre-purchase inspection: what to check before buying a house
Foundation, roof, moisture and systems: prepare your questions before a pre-purchase inspection in Quebec.
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Local insights for better decisions.
Practical guidance for buying or selling in Laval, Montreal, on the North Shore and the South Shore.
Home inspection report: how to read it as a buyer
Learn to distinguish the findings, limitations and recommendations in a home inspection report.
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Preparing your house for the buyer’s inspection
Documents, access to systems and work history: what to gather before a property inspection.
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Which repairs should you make before selling your house?
Prioritize maintenance, safety and presentation before investing in renovations to sell.
Read the articleRepair or sell your house as is: how to decide
Compare the costs, time and possible effects before deciding what work to do before a real estate sale.
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Mortgage pre-approval: preparing your home purchase
Understand the purpose and limits of a pre-approval before looking for a property in Laval, Montreal or the surrounding area.
Read the articleComparing mortgage offers beyond the posted rate
Rate, term, penalties and flexibility: what to compare before choosing mortgage financing.
Read the articleDown payment and closing costs: building your purchase budget
Plan for the down payment, transaction costs and post-purchase expenses in your real estate budget.
Read the articleWhich advisor should you consult when planning a real estate project?
Real estate broker, lender, financial advisor and notary: understand who to consult at each stage of your project.
Read the articleThe role of the notary when buying a home in Quebec
Understand when the notary steps in and which documents may be requested during a real estate purchase.
Read the articleSelling a property: what the notary does at closing
Deed of sale, verifications and distribution of funds: an overview of the notary’s role for a seller.
Read the articleExclusive brokerage contract: what to ask before signing
Marketing, contract term, visibility and conditions: what to clarify before signing an exclusive brokerage contract.
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