However, Déryca Levesque - residential real estate broker at Proprio Direct, shares with us ways to showcase yourself to sellers, and at the right time.
Demonstrate your seriousness
First, before starting an active search, it's increasingly important to acquire your mortgage pre-approval from the bank. This way, you demonstrate your seriousness and qualification for the purchasing process. It's your entry card to the competition. Another good way to make a competitive offer is to stay actively informed about the market and/or collaborate with a real estate expert. Brokers at Proprio Direct offer the possibility to take advantage of the Matrix portal to receive notifications when properties that might interest you are put up for sale. This tool gives brokers privileged access for complete and personalized support.
In addition to her objectivity, a broker like Déryca offers you informed advice that saves you time. Here are a few examples:
- Write an emotional letter (with photo) to touch the seller
- Emphasize the human aspect in the transaction
- Present yourself in person
- Thoroughly research the sellers' profile
- Establish the inspection date in advance
Quantity VS quality
Just as during the viewing period, you need to stay proactive and listen to recommendations to determine which property is worth making an offer on. That's why Déryca always sends the seller's declaration (property history) before a visit to reduce the number of unnecessary viewings and focus on properties that are relevant to her clients' reality. This way, by optimizing buyers' time, they can quickly visit properties they're truly interested in (using Matrix) and give themselves more time to think about the offer and enhance it with a letter or a meeting with the sellers.
In short, to assist you with your purchase offers, the real estate broker is there to emphasize all the important steps and verifications to be made. You must remain rational and take this major purchase seriously. There is nothing better for sellers than showing them that you are invested in the process. They will be charmed and reassured.
This article was made possible thanks to the collaboration of Déryca Levesque - residential real estate broker at Proprio Direct.
