A Guide to Home Buying

Buyer’s Road Map


Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re purchasing your first condo, upgrading to accommodate a growing family, downsizing, representing an estate or investing in real estate, the process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance.

At Generations Real Estate Partners, we’ve been helping buyers navigate the real estate market throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and surrounding communities since 1976. Our goal is to simplify the buying process through education, expert guidance, and a personalized strategy designed around your unique goals.



🟢 Download Buyer’s Guide

Learn about market conditions

Understand the process

Review costs and timelines


🟢 Meet with a Mortgage Broker

Determine purchase price range

Lock in rates where applicable

Understand monthly payments


🟢 Buyer 101 with Generations

Build your buying strategy

Discuss goals and timeline

Understand current market conditions


🟢 Neighbourhood Research & Wants vs. Needs

Amenities and recreation

Schools

Commute times

Future development

Narrow down your Wants vs Needs

Create an MLS search to view homes that match your criteria

🔵 Start Shopping!!

Tour homes together

Evaluate

Ask the right questions

Narrow down our search


🔵 Pick your favourite and write an offer

Determine offer approach

Review comparable sales

Analyze pricing strategy


🟡 Review Closing Costs

Moving expenses

Property Transfer Tax

Legal fees

Adjustments


🟡 Subject Removal

Financing

Inspection

Property Disclosure Statement

Title Search

Insurance

if strata, Review of Strata Documents


🔴 Utility & Service Setup

Canada Post Address Change

BC Hydro

FortisBC

Internet/Cable


🔴 Get Ready for Completion/ Possession Day

Pass on Conveyancer Information to your Realtor

Book your movers

Ensure all paperwork is sent to your Mortgage Broker

Schedule a walk through for measurements

Contact Strata to set up Auto-Payments & Move In Dates


🔴 Compeltion/ Possession Day

It’s KEYS DAY! Congratulations

Check that all included items remain in the home

Keys, Garage Door Openers, Fobs, Mailbox Keys, Visitor Parking Passes

All appliances in working condition and home left in clean and tidy condition


Every home purchase is unique, but one thing remains the same—having the right team by your side makes all the difference.

From your initial consultation to handing over the keys and beyond, Generations Real Estate Partners is committed to providing expert advice, honest communication, and exceptional service throughout your entire journey.

Let’s sit down, discuss your goals, and create a customized plan to help you find the perfect place to call home.

Your next chapter starts here. team@generationsrep.com