Buying Your Home

We understand what makes a great home and it may not be the same for everybody. Combining careful attention to our clients’ needs with our own 40+ years of experience residing in the community means we’re experts at hunting down the finest residences in Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding communities.

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Putting your needs first - every time

Home is where the heart is - many of us spend most of our time at home. Hours are spent on how to outfit a house, what colour to paint the walls, and much of where and how we live informs the world of what we value. If you’re thinking of buying a property and wonder how to balance all of these needs while balancing a budget we can help. Perhaps it's not a budget, it's a location, a feeling, a finish, we know where to look and how to make it happen.

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    FIRST TIME BUYERS

    Entering the real estate market for the first time can feel overwhelming, particularly in Waterloo Region. This segment of the market is perhaps the toughest to buy in, competition can be fierce.

    Rather than connecting you with new agents, which may happen in a larger brokerage, our approach is to work directly with our Buyers and empower decisions with research and confidence. This enables Buyers to make strong offers on properties with potential. We can also connect you with financing and legal experts.

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    BUYERS MOVING UP

    Growing households, changing lifestyles, or a desire for a more natural setting, there are many reasons we consider moving up the property ladder. A second or third purchase will look different than your first transaction. You may have more time to look for that singular property, the “forever home.”

    Whether it’s a spacious family home in the city or a rural escape in our surrounding towns and farmland, we can help to focus the search and even bring new avenues to consider. We know all the desirable streets and pockets of Waterloo Region.

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    DOWNSIZING

    If you’re considering moving from a larger home into a space that’s perhaps more manageable or easier to travel from, not only can we assist in the logistical nature of downsizing through recommendations to services and trades, we will also help you find that new landing spot where life’s next adventures are beginning.

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Our Buyer Process

  • A brief meeting in person, over the phone or virtually to discuss your purchasing goals. Let’s unpack your wants and needs together and begin envisioning a game plan. We can also make referrals to trusted partners who can assist you with legal and financial aspects of real estate transactions.

  • A talk with mortgage brokers or the bank will help to determine the validity of the game plan. If you are a first-time home buyer this will be critical in determining what you are able to afford. If you already own a home but need to sell in order to purchase a new home, you may be subject to mortgage penalties and fees, check with your lender. If purchasing as an investment, be sure to discuss with lenders how they weigh rental income and return on investment.

  • Once lenders have provided a clear financial framework we can develop a pricing strategy to accommodate. We start thinking of how to balance purchasing needs such as size and location with the budget. Benjamins Realty will likely have specific target locations to recommend for consideration.

  • Here is where the fun begins. Benjamins Realty will set up a personal client portal highlighting properties of interest the day they hit the market. Be the first to learn about the most in-demand listings. Once we’ve found properties of interest, join us on a private viewing of each home as we thoroughly inspect the property for points of value and disrepair.

  • You’ve found a property and feel ready to move forward, even the most seasoned buyers feel excited. Benjamins Realty will utilize in-depth market research to help you determine a fair value for the property based on what other buyers have already paid for similar homes, we also weigh how many people may be competing for the property. Leverage our 40+ years of experience negotiating in the local market to land the best deal possible.

  • Congratulations! You’ll receive a phone call from us with the good news but our job doesn’t stop there. Whether it's referrals to legal professionals for closing or a connection to contractors for potential touch-ups or updates, we will work to ensure the closing process is a smooth transition into your new property.

 
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from our clients

“I found out about Benjamins Realty through a friend's recommendation and couldn't be happier to recommend them to others. My agent, Mark, was very patient and thorough with helping me find a house. I was very well informed about the houses I was seeing, similar prices of houses in the neighbourhood, and issues with any properties. Mark was quick with communications and booking viewings. He offered his advice without pushing his opinion and in the end, I ended up with a house that I am very happy with.”

- Andrew, via Google reviews

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Our Philosophy

We understand that real estate may be your largest asset and there may be emotional considerations when contemplating moving from a long-time home.

Ultimately, this process requires attentiveness and sensitivity, making oneself aware of your needs and being open to listening carefully.

We put our clients front and centre and don’t take on more business unless that’s possible.

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