The Everything Guide to Buying A Home

Whether it's your first or 5th time to buy a home, we have done our homework so you don't have to. This site is about everything you need to know about buying a home. ...
Buy - Step-by-step

When we represent a buyer, we have your best interests at heart.

No matter if you’re purchasing a $500,000 condo or a $5 million estate, you’ll get our full attention, 24/7 availability, access to reputable lawyers and home inspectors as well as our expert and honest advice. 

We believe our responsibility goes far beyond finding you the right home. Our mission is to educate and guide you through every step of the journey, so you can make the best short- and long-term financial decisions with confidence.

Buying a home is often the biggest investment you’ll ever make, and we’re here to help you secure not only a great home, but a great price. From your very first step to the moment you move into your dream home, we’re with you the entire way.

Don’t just take our word for it—see what our clients are saying. Explore our 5-star Google reviews.

First, download our buyer checklist.

This checklist contains the steps you need to follow to buy your dream home. Second, send us an email at LeiVillarRE(at)gmail(dot)com so we can set up a search set for you on the MLS and email you homes which fit your search criteria.  Third, check out the estimate of the buyer’s closing costs for Toronto and the GTA.  This is the approximate amount you will need to have available on the day of closing in addition to your down payment. This cannot be added to the mortgage.

Lastly, read our blog posts which detail each step of the real estate transaction for buyers:

Step 1: Find a Realtor®

Step 2: Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage

Step 3: Download our home buyer’s checklist

Step 4: Find the home of your dreams

Step 5: Time For Showings

Step 6: Pick a Real Estate Lawyer

Step 7: Make An Offer

Step 8: I have an accepted offer. Now what?

Step 9: Drop off your deposit (earnest money)

Step 10: Secure Your Mortgage

Step 11: Schedule A Home Inspection

Step 12: Attending A Home Inspection

Step 13: Reviewing A Home Inspection Report

Step 14: Review Condo Documents (only applies if you bought a condo)

Step 15: The Appraisal

Step 16: Send Notice of Fulfilment/Amendment/Waivers/Mutual Release

Step 17: Give Notice To Your Landlord (only applies to tenant who are currently renting)

Step 18: Continue Saving, Stop Spending!

Step 19: Register your utilities

Step 20: Shop For Home (Fire) Insurance

Step 21: Book Your Move And Start Packing!

Step 22: Get The Rest Of Your Downpayment Ready

Step 23: Transfer The Closing Costs

Step 24: Attend Your Signing with Lawyer

Step 25: Do your Final Walkthrough

Step 26: Pick up your keys! – It’s Closing Time!

Step 27: Moving Day!

Step 28: Time To Celebrate – You Made It!

Step 29: Securing Your New Home

Step 30: Beware of Utility Scams

Step 31: Wrapping things up