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Free Consultation for First Time Home Buyers in Winnipeg

by Bo Kauffmann - Sunday, May 17, 2015

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Looking for your first home in Winnipeg?

It seems there has never been a better time to buy a home than right now: Interest rates are low,the economic outlook is positive and there are LOTS of homes on the market, at least whencompared to recent markets in Winnipeg.

Lots of Open Houses to go and look at, but remember that the agent at the Open House alreadyrepresents the Home Seller!

So what is the best course of action for buying your first home

Step 1: Contact a real estate agent

Actually, even before you start looking at Open Houses, hire your own agent who will representyou, and look out for YOUR interests. Bo Kauffmann of Remax performance realty offers a FREE 45-minute consultation for home buyers in Winnipeg. Get started off on the right foot.

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Step 2: Get Pre-approved with a lender

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Ask your real estate agent for a referral to a great lender. Chance are, your agent will have a goodworking relationship with a mortgage broker or mortgage specialist and can get you start off rightaway.

Step 3: Look at houses or condos

After your pre-approval, the fun stuff starts. Go look at homes within your price range, and evendrop by Open Houses.

Step 4: Make an offer

Here is where hiring your own agent pays off the most. Your agent will help you craft a niceoffer, while keeping you protected.

Even after your offer is accepted, a great real estate agent will have a team of professionals tohelp you in every step. Home Insurance, Lawyer, Mover, Home Inspector, etc etc.

I love First Time buyers because they ask a lot of questions, and I really like the interaction thisbrings. If you're looking for your first (or next) home, whether its a house or a condo, call meanytime. Bo Kauffmann of REMAX performance realty. (204) 333-2202

Bo Kauffmann of Remax Performance Realty is a top producing, 10-year veteranreal estate agent in Winnipeg. He specializes in representing home and condo buyers and sellers,and a proud supporter of D'arcy's Animal Rescue Centre. You can find his main listing website at WinnipegHomeFinder.com. You can follow him on Twitter, see his Facebook Page and circlehim on Google+ or LinkedIn.

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Buying a home may be the largest and most complex fi nancial

transaction you ever undertake. If you’re ready to buy a home,

wouldn’t you prefer to work with the most qualifi ed real estate

professional you can fi nd?

An Accredited Buyer’s Representative stands out in the crowd.

If your REALTOR® holds the ABR® designation, you can trust that

they have the extra edge when it comes to KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

an Accredited Buyer’s Representative?

Why Work with

The ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS®.

To learn more about REBAC and access various homebuyer resources, please visit www.REBAC.net.

The ABR® designation is only awarded to licensed real estate professionals who complete specialized training that gives them the edge in understanding a buyer’s perspective and protecting and promoting their buyer-clients’ interests. Before earning the ABR® designation, buyer’s reps must also demonstrate proven experience in representing buyers. Further, they are committed to maintaining their professional edge by staying current on the latest issues and trends in buyer representation.

When you work with an ABR®, you’ll be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. They’ll make your home buying experience go as smoothly and successfully as possible.

You can expect your ABR® to:

• Understand your specifi c needs and wants, and locate appropriate properties

• Assist you in determining how much you can afford (pre-qualify your mortgage)

• Preview and/or accompany you in viewing properties

• Advise you in formulating your offer

• Help you develop your negotiating strategy

• Provide a list of qualifi ed vendors (inspectors, attorneys, lenders, etc.) for other services you may need

• Keep track of every detail throughout the transaction—to closing and beyond

Not all buyer’s representatives are equal. Only a buyer’s rep who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation has made the extra effort to raise the bar, with additional training and experience. If you work with an ABR®, you can feel confi dent that you’ll receive the highest level of buyer-representation services.

The ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Why?

Valuable Real Estate Information Resources

Winnipeg Home Finder

If you’re looking to buy, or sell a property in Winnipeg, check out this website.

It contains links to all

Re/Max Condo Listings, all Re/Max House Listings and even Re/Max Luxury Property Listings.

Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog

Bo Kauffmann, REALTOR® After retiring from the Winnipeg Police Service, Bo joined Remax Performance Realty

and quickly became on of Winnipeg’s top producing REALTORS®. You can find him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter and Google+, and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog and Winnipeg Home Finder are trademarks of Bo Kauffmann, REALTOR®

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