Choosing a Real Estate Agent in Ottawa

The one thing that is unique with buying a home in Ottawa is that it is usually a result of long term decision and people have to think a lot to buy a house or to build a house.  And majority of the population buys a single home in their life.  If, in normal conditions you have to buy a single house, then it will be very difficult to decide how to buy house and it is more difficult to buy house for the first time.

When buying a home in Ottawa, we have normally two choices.  The first choice is to search the internet.  And the second choice is to contact real estate agents in Ottawa.  The first choice is bit unsecure as you may be shown many properties but none might answer your needs.

The tip I will give you for the first time home buyer is to contact a real estate agent in Ottawa.  You can contact the real estate agent on the internet as well as offline.   You should not hesitant in telling the dream house you are looking and the nightmare budget you are having.

Tell your Ottawa real estate agent that you need that a number of rooms, dining room and other specification. You must also let him know in which area you would prefer to live

Another tip is to ask a lot of questions to the real estate agents in Ottawa.  And you should not hesitate even in asking minute details.  You should not forget that you are the first time buyer of your home and this may be the last time that you are buying a house.

A good example will be to mention the technique used when you to a garments shop to buy some clothes for you.  You will definitely tell the sales agent your budget.  Your next instruction will be related to collar size, shirt size and color of clothes etc.

Same is the case with the buying of a home in Ottawa.  You will use all the tips which are given to you by anyone.  The purchase of a home and a short is similar. 


Like the budget, you should tell the real estate agent regarding your affordability and choice.

Another tip for the first time home buyer is to visit as many homes as you can visit.

The golden tip is that you should not decide on the first house as it is advisable to shop before you buy.  You should note the positive points and negative points of all houses.

A good tip for the first time buyer of a homes in Ottawa is to take a tape recorder along.  And record the whole conversation of you and the real estate agent as well as the house owner.  When you go, home, go and take a pencil and note down the qualities and contrast of all houses.  When you will compare all the results, you will like two or three homes.  When you have short listed two or three houses, ask you close friend and relative to perform the inspection independently.  When you get the results of the inspection by your friend or relative, now again think and decide.  I will advise you not to take the decision alone, do consult your spouse. After all, you both have to live there.  After you have bought a home for first time in Ottawa, you should tell the friends and colleagues the tips of buying home who are buying home for the first time.