Rick Boire REALTOR - Realty Executives Saskatoon

Researching the Inventory

There are probably few things in life that are as exciting--or as nerve- racking--as the search for a house. All the good emotions and the bad emotions seem to converge when the house hunting begins. Don't worry, this is a normal reaction, and is found in seasoned homebuyers as well as those who are looking for their first home

With an organized house buying plan, you can minimize a great deal of the emotional impact. By determining your buying power, your wants and needs, and having an organized search plan, your chances of a stress-free experience are much better.

Once the decision to buy a home has been made, take the time to prepare before we go on your home search. For example, much of the information on this Web Site should be very familiar to you before you go looking for a home. Yes, it is very tempting to rush out and actually look at houses, but to do so without full preparation can be both disastrous and expensive.

Maintain your perspective--and your cool! You may find an acceptable house on the first day--or the tenth. The important thing is to get the home that is best for you!

A REALTOR doesn’t just spend time working with Buyers and Sellers. REALTORS study market trends. Which areas of town are appreciating fastest? Where are properties turning over quickly and where is inventory piling up? What features are Buyers looking for that they are willing to pay more for? What features make a home dated in buyers’ eyes? All of these are questions that I research every day. It is a full time job to stay on top of this ever-changing market.

Features that might be considered standard in one neighborhood could be overbuilt in another. Knowing that properties are taking longer to sell in one area than in a comparable area might make a difference in what price a Buyer might want to offer. Knowing what government or environmental regulations are new or pending can make a difference in a home’s value in the future.

I tour new communities on a regular basis and track their sales as well.
I work with appraisers, home inspectors, lenders, and other professionals on a regular basis. These become sources for market information as well.
Buyers can use the Internet to save time and to get ideas. They can eliminate homes that do not meet their needs and explore areas that look interesting. I will not talk a client into or out of buying a home, but will make sure it is an informed decision that results in satisfaction for years to come.

I not only know the market but I know how to interpret it.