Buyer's Guide - Bhatti Realty

Buyer’s Guide

Choosing to buy a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. It’s a complex ordeal that requires a lot of planning, and instating the help of a knowledgeable REALTOR® to make the process run smoothly. To ready you for this, here is a general overview of what to expect and prepare.

Get Your Finances In Order

The first thing you’ll need to do is put money aside for a down payment. This amount is (at minimum) 5% of the purchase price of the home you’re planning to buy. Second, you’ll need to meet with a mortgage broker to determine what you can afford. Shopping around for the best rate is highly recommended.

Visualize Your Dream Home

Once you’ve established a price range, it’s time to decide what type of home will best suit your lifestyle. Think about things like access to schools, recreational facilities, what the neighbourhood is like, and so on. Why you’re choosing to buy should help answer these questions for you — so think about it carefully. You may want to put this down in writing and create a needs v/s wants list.

Meet With a REALTOR®

It’s important to partner with a REALTOR® you feel completely comfortable with. A REALTOR® can help you find your dream home, that meets both your needs and your budget. They will set you up with viewing appointments, and also help bring clarity to the complicated process of buying a home. You’ll want to go with an experienced and knowledgeable REALTOR® who you can be sure will represent your best interests.

The Search

Using the property search on this site and consulting with your REALTOR®, you will be able to find homes in your desired area. They’ll update you frequently regarding new listings and schedule you appointments with sellers.

Closing

Your REALTOR® can help you place an offer that the seller will either accept, counter, or reject. After you’ve negotiated an offer, you’ll need to conduct a home inspection and deal with any repairs (the cost of which you can also negotiate with the seller). Finalize your mortgage with a visit to your lender, and you’re ready to sign off on ownership. This typically takes place in a lawyer’s office.

At this point, congratulations are in order! Becoming a new homeowner is one of the most liberating things you’ll ever experience. There are many benefits to home ownership — pride of ownership, the ability to make home improvements, building equity, appreciation — the list goes on.

See What Our Clients Are Saying

    
 
 
        
   Greg Rosychuk 
 18 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jamie is an exceptional realtor and it was a pleasure helping our mutual clients succeed in their respective goals. Thank you for going above and beyond during our recent transaction
  
 
       
   Linda Hamilton 
 30 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brittany was very helpful..knowledgeable..caring..thoughtful..I could not have asked for a better real estate agent to help me with this stressful sale and purchase
  
 
       
   Denise Kelly 
 20 February 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Brittany Ewaskiw!!  Her professionalism, communication, and dedication to their clients is outstanding. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every transaction is smooth and stress-free. As a Mortgage Broker, I trust and confidently refer my clients knowing they will be exceptionally well taken care of. Truly one of the best in the industry.  Thank you, I’m so grateful for you! 🙏❤️
  
 
       
   Doreen Zee 
 3 February 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brittany was very pleasant and a joy to work with. She was always prepared and made the whole process a smooth experience. Thank you Brittany!
  
 
       
   Benjamin Bates 
 4 December 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brittany was amazing to work with while buying our house. Everything went super smoothly and she helped us understand all the details of the process! 10/10 would recommend her and the rest of the Bhatti Realty team
  
 
       
   Kelsea McCaffrey 
 5 October 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Harman for all your help and guidance during our home purchase. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with!
  
 
       
   Janice Woywitka 
 14 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the best experience I had selling a house. This was my mother’s home and that’s hard enough on its own but Jamie made it easy. She connected me with all the right people to help me get the house ready to sell and then sold the house in just three days. She kept me in the loop every step of the way, which I appreciated. Jamie and Harman are a great team to work with.
  
 
       
   Patricia 
 23 July 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience working with Harman. He helped us find our dream home in a very competitive seller’s market. He listened to what we wanted, gave us great advice, responded very quickly to our requests and did an amazing job negotiating to close our deal and get us the home we wanted. If you want to have a great experience finding the house of your dreams you should give Harman a call!
  
 
       
   Glenn & Audrey Tardif 
 13 June 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Harman is an incredibly attentive realtor, the selling realtor and seller were very uncooperative. Harman dealt with the issues in a very timely matter,  and went above and beyond to make our purchase a great experience. Would definitely use Harman for any future real-estate transactions, highly recommended.
  
 
       
   Felipe Aldea 
 8 May 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve worked with Jamie and Jake over the years to sell three of our properties, and each experience has been outstanding. They made the process smooth, stress-free, and—most importantly—honest. Compared to others we’ve worked with in the past, their transparency and communication stood out. They genuinely care about their clients and it shows. Highly recommend them if you’re looking for real estate professionals you can truly trust.