{"id":16,"date":"2017-05-22T09:28:26","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T09:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com.previewc28.carrierzone.com\/wp\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:50:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:50:40","slug":"buying","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/?page_id=16","title":{"rendered":"Buying"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\tBUYING A HOME\n\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\tSTART YOUR HOME SEARCH\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h2>For Buyers<\/h2>\n<p>Buying a home can be a very exciting and memorable experience. In addition, buying a home is likely the largest transaction you will ever make. It&#8217;s a long-term financial commitment for you and your family. As a home buyer, you need an agent in your corner, fighting to make sure you get the home of your dreams and for the best price.<\/p>\n<h2>A Buyer&#8217;s Agent<\/h2>\n<p>A buyer&#8217;s agent represents you exclusively in a real estate transaction. However, using a real estate agent does not increase the cost of the transaction. The buyers and the sellers agents split the commission equally, which means you get some personal value from the commission dollars you pay.<\/p>\n<p>A buyer&#8217;s agent is an expert in their field; they know the area, the neighbourhoods, the builders, and the available homes for sale.<\/p>\n<p>With this knowledge, they help buyers sift through the inventory of real estate for sale to find those homes that best meet their needs, saving considerable time and effort. Your agent will also navigate the precarious nature of appraisals, inspections and negotiations, and help you find the home of your dreams at the right price.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning on buying a fixer-upper, having an agent on your side can help you avoid the many pitfalls involved with these types of transactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Merenda Real Estate<\/strong> is the perfect buyer&#8217;s agent to help you purchase a new home. Our agents serve as your personal and trustworthy guides to finding property in Toronto, Ontario and the GTA.<\/p>\n<p>Founders <strong>David<\/strong> and <strong>Darren Merenda<\/strong> have a well-earned reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction. Their extensive knowledge of the GTA is invaluable to buyers who are searching for a home. They are skilled at negotiating and networking, and are well-versed in market shifts, cutting-edge architectural designs, property development, as well as building styles and trends.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today at <strong><\/strong> (7653).<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tBUYER&#8217;S GUIDE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>As your personal guides and trustworthy agents in Toronto, Ontario, and nearby areas, we strive to give you the best of the best when you want to buy a home in Toronto or elsewhere.\u00a0In the years that we have spent in the industry, homebuyers have always asked us, <em>What do we need to do when we buy a house?<\/em>\u00a0Our dedication to helping buyers find a home led us to develop the following step-by-step guide that organizes and simplifies the process of buying a home.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Cool Timeline Free V3.3.1 -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cool_timeline_1\" class=\"cool-timeline-wrapper ctl-both-sided ctl-vertical-wrapper\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-start\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Timeline Container -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-timeline ctl-timeline-container\" data-animation=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Center Line -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-inner-line\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Timeline Content --><div  id=\"ctl-story-398\" class=\"ctl-story ctl-story-icon odd ctl-story-right\" data-aos=\"none\"   data-story-index=\"1\" role=\"article\"><!-- Story Date --><div class=\"ctl-labels\"><div class=\"ctl-label-big story-date\">2017<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"ctl-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"ctl-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Story Content --><div class=\"ctl-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"ctl-title story-398\" aria-label=\"2\">Step 5: Close the Sale<\/div><!-- Story Media --><div class=\"ctl-media full\"><a data-glightbox=\"Step 5: Close the Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon.png\" class=\"ctl_glightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon.png\" class=\"story-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step 5: Close the Sale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon.png 312w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step5-icon-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"ctl-description\"><p>There will be closing costs associated with the sale that need to be paid either BEFORE or on the closing date. It can include mortgage application fees, inspections, and legal fees. But once that\u2019s taken care of, you get your new house. Congrats, welcome to your new home! You\u2019re all<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Timeline Content --><div  id=\"ctl-story-397\" class=\"ctl-story ctl-story-icon even ctl-story-left\" data-aos=\"none\"   data-story-index=\"2\" role=\"article\"><!-- Story Date --><div class=\"ctl-labels\"><div class=\"ctl-label-big story-date\">2017<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"ctl-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"ctl-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Story Content --><div class=\"ctl-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"ctl-title story-397\" aria-label=\"2\">Step 4 : Make an Offer Now<\/div><!-- Story Media --><div class=\"ctl-media full\"><a data-glightbox=\"Step 4 : Make an Offer Now\" href=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon.png\" class=\"ctl_glightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon.png\" class=\"story-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step 4 : Make an Offer Now\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon.png 312w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step4-icon-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"ctl-description\"><p>Now that you\u2019ve found the house that you are set on, it\u2019s time to make an offer. Not all offers are the same and here\u2019s where your real estate agent comes in. They will help you with specific terms and conditions that will be specified in the offer, like the<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Timeline Content --><div  id=\"ctl-story-399\" class=\"ctl-story ctl-story-icon odd ctl-story-right\" data-aos=\"none\"   data-story-index=\"3\" role=\"article\"><!-- Story Date --><div class=\"ctl-labels\"><div class=\"ctl-label-big story-date\">2017<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"ctl-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"ctl-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Story Content --><div class=\"ctl-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"ctl-title story-399\" aria-label=\"2\">Step 3 : Find your Home<\/div><!-- Story Media --><div class=\"ctl-media full\"><a data-glightbox=\"Step 3 : Find your Home\" href=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon.png\" class=\"ctl_glightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon.png\" class=\"story-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step 3 : Find your Home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon.png 312w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step3-icon-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"ctl-description\"><p>There are many ways of finding that dream home! First, Before you go shopping, make sure you are financially ready with a budget. You can use our very handy affordability calculator by clicking here. One thing to keep in mind is your down payments. This is a percentage of the<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Timeline Content --><div  id=\"ctl-story-396\" class=\"ctl-story ctl-story-icon even ctl-story-left\" data-aos=\"none\"   data-story-index=\"4\" role=\"article\"><!-- Story Date --><div class=\"ctl-labels\"><div class=\"ctl-label-big story-date\">2017<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"ctl-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"ctl-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Story Content --><div class=\"ctl-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"ctl-title story-396\" aria-label=\"2\">Step 2 : Hire an Agent<\/div><!-- Story Media --><div class=\"ctl-media full\"><a data-glightbox=\"Step 2 : Hire an Agent\" href=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon.png\" class=\"ctl_glightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon.png\" class=\"story-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step 2 : Hire an Agent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon.png 312w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step2-icon-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"ctl-description\"><p>There are thousands of real estate agents. How do you choose one that\u2019s right for you? You need to choose carefully since the agent will be acting as your representative, and you will want someone who is looking out for your best interests. You will need someone you can\u00a0trust and<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Timeline Content --><div  id=\"ctl-story-394\" class=\"ctl-story ctl-story-icon odd ctl-story-right\" data-aos=\"none\"   data-story-index=\"5\" role=\"article\"><!-- Story Date --><div class=\"ctl-labels\"><div class=\"ctl-label-big story-date\">2017<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"ctl-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"ctl-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Story Content --><div class=\"ctl-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"ctl-title story-394\" aria-label=\"2\">Step 1 : Decide What to Buy<\/div><!-- Story Media --><div class=\"ctl-media full\"><a data-glightbox=\"Step 1 : Decide What to Buy\" href=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon.png\" class=\"ctl_glightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon.png\" class=\"story-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"Step 1 : Decide What to Buy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon.png 312w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/step1-icon-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"ctl-description\"><p>Before you even go looking for a home, you have to understand your needs. 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