As early as possible — even if you are months away from being ready to buy. There is no obligation and no pressure attached to reaching out, and the earlier we connect, the more prepared you will be when the time comes. As soon as you know you are thinking about buying, I can set you up with a direct MLS property search so you start seeing real listings in real time. This lets you browse at your own pace, get a feel for the market, understand what your budget gets you in different neighbourhoods, and start narrowing down what you actually want. It is genuinely one of the best research tools available to buyers — and it costs you nothing.

If you plan to be moved in within three to four months and have your mortgage pre-approval in place, we should be meeting and getting your search active right away. If you are six months or more from your target date, we can stay in regular contact, keep your search running in the background, and check in periodically as your thinking evolves.

Because buying a home is a deeply personal process, and who you work with matters enormously. You need to feel confident in the person advising you, comfortable asking questions, and certain that they are looking out for your interests — not just trying to get a transaction done. I need to understand your goals, your lifestyle, what truly matters to you in a home, and what your non-negotiables are. That foundation makes every part of the process go better.

Everyone who will be involved in the purchase decision and whose name will appear on the offer or title. This includes a partner, spouse, parent, or anyone with significant influence over the decision. It is important that all decision-makers hear the same information at the same time and feel equally informed from the very beginning.

No. Our first meeting is introductory — an opportunity for you to see how I work, ask questions, and decide whether you feel good about moving forward together. I would never expect a commitment from someone I have just met. The formal Buyer Agency Agreement comes into play when you are ready to make that commitment, and by that point you will have had plenty of time and information to make that decision with confidence.

Before we view properties, I will ask you to complete a short questionnaire about your home-buying goals. It helps me understand what you are looking for, gives you a chance to organize your own thinking, and makes our time together far more efficient. I will also ask that you have your mortgage pre-approval in place or be actively working toward it before we begin active home viewings. There is no point in falling in love with a home before we know what you can actually spend.

I understand that most people want to view homes on evenings and weekends. I plan around that. At the start of our search, we will look at your work schedule and the pace of the current market, and set up viewings that give you quality time without rushing. As your search progresses, the priority becomes being able to act quickly when the right home appears. I am responsive by phone, text, and email, and will always keep you informed.

In most cases, no. The buyer’s agent commission is typically paid from the seller’s proceeds, which means my services come at no direct cost to you. I will always be fully transparent about how compensation works before we begin working together.

Yes. In British Columbia, a written Buyer Agency Agreement is required when working with a Realtor to represent you in a purchase. This agreement formally establishes that I am working exclusively in your interests. I will walk you through the agreement in full, explain every section in plain language, and answer all your questions before you sign anything.

Closing day is when ownership of the property legally transfers from the seller to you. In the days leading up to it, you will sign your closing documents with your lawyer or notary, who will have prepared the transfer of title, the final financial figures, the mortgage documents, and any adjustments for property taxes or strata fees. On the day itself, once funds are transferred and the transaction is registered at the Land Title Office, the sale is complete and you receive your keys. I will be there to hand them over personally.

Call me. My relationship with my clients does not end at the closing table. If you have questions after you move in, need a recommendation for a contractor, or want to talk through something related to your property, I am still here and always happy to help. Real estate is a long game, and the clients who trust me with their first purchase often come back when life changes bring a new one.