Condo Real Estate Agents

A good real estate agent specializing in existing condominiums can help you save time and energy.

You can choose to deal with the vendor’s real estate representative (for existing condominiums), but you should really enlist one who will act only on your behalf.

If you deal with the vendor’s agent, there should be  no charge to you, as the agent will be paid a commission by the vendor. An agent acting exclusively for you should not charge a fee for his/her services, as he/she normally shares in the vendor’s agent’s commission.

Make sure you are clear on who is paying the real estate agent’s commission, and what your obligations are once you’ve signed an agreement. When you meet with your agent, be specific about what features you’re looking for, location, and your budget.

This will allow your agent to pre-screen condominiums on the market that are within your price range, in the neighbourhoods you want to live in, with the features and amenities you want.

A real estate agent can also assist you in making an offer to purchase once you’ve found the unit that’s right for you. Remember for a re-sale unit purchase, make the offer conditional upon getting all corporation documents available to the purchaser under provincial legislation, including an estoppel or status certificate where available, or the financial statements and governing documents for the condominium.

Making any sale conditional upon a satisfactory review of the condominium’s financial condition and inspection by a qualified professional is also highly advisable.

Agent Immobilier a Vancouver