Why RE/MAX Penticton?
Premier Quality Professionals
RE/MAX professionals lead the industry in terms of experience, education and sales. In Western Canada, they average about 14 years of experience, and across the network, hold a higher number of professional designations than associates of any single competitor.
Premier Brand Name Awareness
The RE/MAX hot air balloon trademark is one of the most widely recognized trademarks in North American business and is now a global brand. No other real estate organization has the level of brand recognition and definition of RE/MAX.
Premier Customer Satisfaction
Repeat and referral clients are the lifeblood of the real estate business. Approximately 70% of RE/MAX business comes from repeat and referral clients, testimonial to the high caliber of service RE/MAX customers have come to expect from their Sales Associates.
A survey completed by RE/MAX found that 95% of RE/MAX customers report overall satisfaction with their RE/MAX Sales Associate, 92% say they will use RE/MAX again and 93% will recommend RE/MAX to others. This is, by far, the highest rating in the real estate business.
Premier Community Citizenship
RE/MAX is a front-runner in terms of giving back to the community, often devoting endless support to countless charities and local causes. The RE/MAX sponsorship of the Children's Miracle Network is a great example of RE/MAX community citizenship. Since 1992, RE/MAX has been a major contributor to CMN; a North American fundraising organization dedicated to generating funds and awareness programs for the benefit of Children served by its over 170 associated hospitals. RE/MAX across Canada raises over $1 million annually on behalf of 11 Canadian children's hospital foundations.
In large part, our community-minded top producers providing industry leadership, experience and excellent customer service under a respected company banner add up to leading market share. RE/MAX dominates virtually every market in Canada, in terms of market share. RE/MAX outsells the competition by 3-1 across Canada. RE/MAX on average is growing at an even faster pace supported by close to 28 years of brand name development, referral services, promotional support and other benefits that today are an integral part of the RE/MAX network of over 67,000 Sales Associates in about 4,000 offices in 38 countries worldwide. RE/MAX has the network to provide the best real estate experience throughout the world.
Interested in joining RE/MAX? We would love to speak with you! Contact us at info@remax-pentictonbc.com
Buyers Information
RE/MAX Penticton Realty agents will provide the answers to your questions and walk you through the entire process, from viewing potential homes, to making an offer, to setting up financing and ensuring legal services are completed.
A qualified Agent will provide you with up to the minute information on the market, check for new listings daily (including homes that may not be actively listed), and negotiate the lowest price and best possible terms for you.
Let an Agent at RE/MAX Penticton Realty guide you through the process of buying a home - we'll put all our experience and resources to work to help you find your ideal property and negotiate the purchase with only your best interests in mind. We make it our responsibility to get you the fairest price for the property you are purchasing!
When you are interested in purchasing a property in the South Okanagan Valley, contact RE/MAX Penticton Realty to have an Agent begin searching for your ideal property - outstanding Agents, outstanding results.
Sellers Information
Deciding to sell your property is a big decision. Have an experienced Realtor help you to market your home; choose the person best qualified to handle your real estate needs: a RE/MAX Penticton Realty Associate.
Averaging twice the experience, three times the production, advanced industry education and technology than other agents, RE/MAX Associates are truly "The Real Estate Leaders" in customer service and results. In a nutshell, RE/MAX Penticton Realty Agents are highly-trained, hard working individuals who know the market, know buyers, and know how to sell properties!
When you decide to market your property, contact any of our full-time, dedicated Agents for a consultation, to receive a property market evaluation, or to list your property for sale.
Mortgage Information
Mortgages can intimidate some home buyers, particularly if it's their first home.
Mortgage rates can change daily: check the local newspaper, the Real Estate Weekly publication, mortgage brokers, individual lenders, financial advisors and, of course, the conventional financial institutions.
Interest rates tell just part of the story, however. You also need to be aware of various fees lenders charge. Many mortgages today are almost custom-tailored to individual needs with many options available.
Your RE/MAX Penticton Realty real estate professional can recommend lenders to check with prior to beginning any serious house hunting and assist you in understanding the procedure, so you will know exactly where you stand.
First Time Home Buyers
As a first time buyer, you're likely to have many questions about selecting, financing and buying your first home in Penticton.
Where do we start? How do we find a house that suits us and is within our reach? What neighbourhood would be best for us? How much money will we need to purchase a home? How much will the mortgage payments be each month and can we afford it? How does the home buying process work and what can we expect along the way? These are just a few of the questions you're bound to have at the beginning of your exciting journey to buying your very first home!
A RE/MAX Penticton Realty Sales Associate can provide the answers to all your questions and walk you through the entire process, from viewing potential homes to making an offer to setting up mortgage financing. Although buying your first home can seem overwhelming, you can be confident that your RE/MAX Sales Associate will be available to help you every step of the way. RE/MAX can make buying your first home simple and straightforward, eliminating any confusion and doubt and allowing you the opportunity to enjoy your first home, worry-free.
Typical Expenses Associated with Purchasing a Home
There are a number of costs besides the purchase price of the house, especially upon purchasing your first home, that you should expect to pay. Some of the expenses related to buying a home are one-time costs, while others are continuing costs.
Your largest cost at the beginning is your down payment. As a first time buyer, this would likely represent only 5 - 10% of the purchase price. However, you should be prepared to pay for additional costs, such as:
• Legal Fees & Disbursements
• GST and PST (if applicable)
• Property or Land Transfer Tax
• Adjustments (reimbursed to the vendor)
• Interest
• Property Taxes
• Utility Payments
• Strata or Condominium Fees
• Survey Fee
• Home Inspection Fee
• Water quality and quantity certificate (if needed)
• Appraisal Fee
• Mortgage broker's fee (if applicable)
• Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium (if only 5% down)
• Mortgage Loan Insurance Application Fee (if only 5% down)
• Moving Expenses
• Possible renovations and repairs
• Furniture, paint, carpeting, window coverings, etc.
• Service and Utility Hookup Fees
• Property/Condominium Insurance
• Mortgage Application Fee
• Deed and/or Mortgage Registration Fee
Additionally, once you have purchased your home, you will incur regular expenses on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Some of these costs include:
• Mortgage Payment
• Water and/or Sewer Payments
• Electricity and Gas Services
• Cable and Telephone Services
• Property Taxes
• Strata or Condo Fees
• Repair/maintenance Expenses
• Homeowner's Insurance