Deciding to purchase a waterfront property represents a significant financial investment. That very special cottage has the potential to offer up some great times and cherished memories, as well as significant monetary returns. To achieve this end, you need to purchase the right property under the right set of circumstances. There are many issues and multiple potential pitfalls that need to be addressed if the correct choice is to be made. This is why it is so important to select an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor who is able to help you through each step of this challenging process.
Our team has the experience and expertise that you are looking for, with an understanding of both the area and the market that is second to none. Choosing the right Realtor to guide you through the buying process is the key to a successful and positive experience. When you decide to give us the privilege of assisting in your Muskoka purchase, we will make a commitment to:
Explain the concept of “Agency” to ensure that you fully understand the obligations and duties owed to you by your Realtor.
Educate you on current market conditions and anticipated trends and review past and recent sales in order to help you understand market values.
Help you prioritize your wants and needs in a property such as topography, access, privacy, exposure, neighbourhood, and lakeview, and provide information and advice on how these features will fit into and affect your budget.
Keep all of our dealings and discussions strictly confidential, unless you instruct us to do otherwise.
Send you personalized listing updates, so that listings that come to your inbox are only properties that we have reviewed to ensure they meet most of your criteria.
Be your “eyes and ears” on the ground in Muskoka, watching for new listings, previewing properties on your behalf, discussing the positive and negative attributes with you, and providing advice and guidance on which properties might be most relevant. This saves you time and ensures that the properties you take the time to personally view have a higher likelihood of being “the one”.
Show you a variety of properties that meet your specific criteria, and work diligently until we find you the right property.
Advise you of the various building restrictions and regulations and go over the many unique aspects associated with buying waterfront property such as septic systems, water treatment devices, shoreline road allowances, and leased waterfront lots.
Prepare the offer and all related paperwork and explain all terms and conditions. Skillfully and expertly negotiate the best price for the property on your behalf.
Coordinate and/or recommend local professionals that you will need throughout the purchasing process.
Ensure all the required paperwork is complete and submitted on time, guide you through the conditional period, and work with you to negotiate solutions to any problems that might arise to help ensure a successful completion of the sale.
It would be our pleasure to help you find that perfect lakefront property in Muskoka in the most productive and least stressful manner possible. We invite you to provide us with a few details of what you are looking for, and we will contact you in a timely manner.