Buying a home

Whether you're a first time home buyer or an experienced investor, I'm committed to guiding you through the buying process.

There are many important questions to consider when purchasing a home. Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes and put my experience to use.

  1. ARE YOU READY?

  2. FOR SELF-USE OR INVESTMENT?

  3. WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?
    Start by knowing your maximum budget and understand your mortgage financing options before you start looking at properties by consulting a trusted/certified Mortgage Advisor at your banking institution or a reputable Mortgage Broker to see if you're qualified. It is highly advisable that you have a minimum of 20% of Deposit/Down Payment in your bank account and a mortgage pre-approval before you start looking at properties.

    Remember there are additional costs on top of the purchase price including:
    - Property Transfer Tax
    - 5% GST (if new construction)
    - Mortgage Financing fees
    - Legal/Notary fees
    - Title Disbursement fees
    - Property Taxes

    There are no realtor commission fees to the Buyer, it is the Seller who pays the  commission fees for both the Buyer's & Seller's Agents on successful completion.

  4. LOCATION?
    Things to consider when choosing the location of your next home:
    • safety and security of the neighbourhood
    • topography, landscapes & directions
    • convenience for every day life (work, school, family, medical etc...)
    • close to parks, community centre & recreation
    • school catchment and private education
    • access to public transit (skytrain, bus, etc...)
    • proximity to commercial shops & services
    • future development of the area based on the official city plans & rezoning
    • reliable access to city utilities & services
  5. TIMING?
    Does the Completion Date and Possession Dates work for you? If it's a Presale or New Construction property, are you able to handle any unexpected delays with completion?

  6. HOME STYLE & FEATURES?
    Are you looking for Studio, 1,2 or 3 Bedrooms? Penthouse? Townhouse? Detached House? Concrete or wood frame? Views? Air-conditioning? Unique features? Finishing & construction quality? Developer reputation? Maintenance? Home Warranty?

  7. CONTACT ME
    Start by completing the basic Buying Criteria webform below and I will contact you back as soon as possible.
To get the ball rolling, all you need to do is fill out the form below or simply get in touch and I will help you find your dream home!

Please Provide Your Buying Criteria

Stanley Lam PREC*

Royal LePage Westside

201-2107 W 40th Ave.  Vancouver,  BC  V6M 1W4 

Mobile: (604) 773-3201

Phone: (604) 773-3201

stanleylamrealty@gmail.com