MEET MY BUYERS SPECIALIST TEAM
 
 
Debbie Smith, Buyer Specialist
 
Debbie is a Relocation Specialist with the Canadian Employee Relocation Council® (CERC). She prides herself on doing her best and what is right for each and every client. Debbie has a friendly, easy going manner and will listen intently to your home buying needs. She has the highest ethics, reliability, professionalism and integrity.
 
Debbie has worked as a REALTOR® in the Edmonton area since 1997 and finished in the Top 10 for RE/MAX Real Estate Centre in 2009. She has been with RE/MAX for the past five years. Debbie has received numerous awards including the RE/MAX 100% CLUB for 2008 and 2009, and the EREB Medallion Club for 2008.
 
Debbie grew up in a military family and moved throughout her childhood. She graduated from the University of Regina as a Laboratory Technician. She finds that her career in real estate and helping people find their dream home is very rewarding. She has been married for 27 years and has three children.
 
 
Michael Connors, Buyer Specialist
 
Michael is a very professional and driven individual. Michael prides himself on his ability to truly satisfy his clients' needs and take the clients' real estate experience to the next level. Michael's friendly disposition, dedication and unique approach have earned him praise from not only his clients but other industry professionals. Everything Michael does in real estate is guided by his strong professional and ethical standards. Michael promises to treat every client and transaction with integrity, honesty and a 100% focus on client satisfaction.
 
Michael has been investing in real estate and a REALTOR® since 2002 and has quickly risen to become one of the Top 10
REALTORS® at RE/MAX
Real Estate Centre for 2009. Michael is proud to be a member of the exclusive RE/MAX 100% CLUB for 2009.
 
Michael was born and raised in Fort McMurray, AB, and lived there for 26 years. Michael graduated from SAIT in 2000 as an Instrumentation Engineering Technologist and also earned his Journeyman certification as an Instrument Technician. Michael has been married for 3 years and has 1 child.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                         
                                               
                                             
                                
 
 
 
                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Let Us Help You Every Step Of The Way
 
When purchasing a home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.

While at your side each step of the way, we will make the process of purchasing a home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own. We will help you prepare so that sellers perceive you as a preferred buyer, help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.

We are always familiar with the current homes on the market, and know neighborhood values well, so we can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.

Your First Step

Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To entertain business associates? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you'd like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."

Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (city, suburban neighborhood, country); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.

Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you expect to live in this particular home.

Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification

Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage company. This can be done over the phone or even online in a matter of minutes.

Call us and we will refer you to a mortgage professional that has an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.

We Will Find The Right Homes For You

Once you've been pre-qualified and know what price range you want to stay in, we can help you determine which properties fit your needs by using the (MLS) Multiple Listing Service® system to locate them.

We have the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. You can even search my listings here at my website.

We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

We will help you complete your financing and inspections, and close on the transaction. Our top priority is to make sure that your home buying experience is pleasant, cost-efficient, and successful.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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