BUYING SERVICES
1
ROYAL LEPAGE
Over 100 years of selling real estate in Canada. Canadian Owned with
over 15000 Realtors®.
Referral network of over 127,000 wordwide including Berkshire
Hathaway Home Services, Leading R.E. Companies Of The World,
Global Relocations, Brookfield Global Relocations
Luxury Home & Commercial Programs. Expertise in recreational,
farms, investment, retirement, and international properties
The voice of Canadian Real Estate ( TV, online, print / newspaper, social
media)
The only real estate brand in Canada with our own Charity
2
ROYAL LEPAGE NIAGARA
A Full Service real estate brokerage with a team of over 400 Realtors®
in office locations across Niagara
#14 on Real Trends Top 250 Brokers in Canada
#1 in Niagara with 32.8% Market Share in 2013 & 5238 transactions.
The leader in Luxury Home Sales / Development / New Homes /
Commercial / Farm
Cutting Edge Training / Services / Support / Technology
Dedicated to real estate in the Golden Horseshoe, Management Team
Support, office and administrative staff, and a team of over 400 well
equipped Realtors®
Honesty, Integrity, and professionalism
3
NIAGARA ASSOCIATION of REALTORS
MARKET SHARE - RESIDENTIAL MLS UNIT SALES
6 Largest Real Estate Brokers
Year To Date as of December 31st, 2013
Re/Max Niagara Rlty,
10.1%
Re/Max Garden City,
12.5%
Century 21 Today,
5.8%
Re/Max Welland
Rlty, 5.3%
CB- Momentum, 5.9%
Royal LePage
Niagara 32.8%
4
MARKET SHARE Residential -MAJOR BROKERS
COMBINED AREAS OF GRIMSBY, SMITHVILLE , WEST LINCOLN & DUNNVILLE
YEAR TO DATE as of December 31st, 2013
ReMax Garden City,
14.5%
ReMax Escarpment,
20.7%
Royal LePage Burloak,
1.2%
Royal LePage State,
12.6%
ReMax Riverside, 7.3%
Royal LePage
Niagara R.E.
Centre, 22.0%
5
RYAN JOHNSTONE, BROKER
My Experience
My Guarantee
You will always know what actions are being taken to find you a
home.
I will provide you with regular updates on our progress and keep you
informed on market conditions.
I will use the tools, training, & technology provided to me by Royal
LePage Niagara to assist in the search for your home.
I will help you find the BEST HOME, THE BEST MORTGAGE AT THE
BEST TERMS, all at NO COST TO YOU.
You will have the expertise of Canadas leading real estate company
working on your behalf. Our 14 offices and team of dedicated Realtors®
across Niagara will assists us in finding you the right home and location.
6
QUESTIONS ?
How Many homes have you looked at?
Are you selling a current home?
Where would you like to move?
What style of home would you like?
What features, amenities, lifestyle are you looking for?
When would you like to Move In?
7
BUYER SERVICES
Royal LePage Canada national surveys & reports. Local reports, market
conditions & information
National and local MLS® statistics including Niagara Association of
Realtors and Realtors Association of Hamilton / Burlington
Pre-approval & Financing
Research areas and homes of interest
Home buying & Dream Home checklist
Monthly market Statistics
Show you homes that meet your criteria
Offers & Negotiations
Complete due diligence / inspections / conditions
Legals, Closing, & Moving
8
BUYER SERVICES
Preparing To Buy
Needs Vs. Wants
Types of Ownership
Understanding Market Conditions
First Time Home Buyers
Understanding Agency
Organizing Your Finances
Down Payment
Your Credit
Knowing what you can afford
Getting Pre-Approved
9
BUYER SERVICES
Viewing Homes
Choosing A Neighbourhood
House Hunting
Making An Offer
Elements of an Offer To Purchase
Negotiating
Inspections & Appraisals
Hiring A Legal Professional
Closing
Closing Costs to consider
Land Transfer Tax
Possible Rebates
10
BUYER SERVICES
Our over 1000+ listings within Royal LePage Niagara including exclusive,
unlisted, and new homes
MLS® Listings from multiple boards. Auto email notifications to you
with new listings that match your criteria.
Schedule and show selected properties
CMA to compare against other properties in the area
Provide you with local information, amenities, schools, services
11
NEGOTIATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
We will represent your best interest to negotiate and finalize a sale
Present, review, and negotiate all offers on your behalf
Consistent communication throughout the sales process
Assist with conditions, disclosures, title, appraisals, inspections,
documentation, final walk-thru, closing, moving
Finalize the sale and communicate with lawyers. Our administration
department is RECO, FINTRAC, PIPEDA, CRA compliant
Assist with selling home or relocation
Provide you access to our 3rd party affinity program
12
FORMS / PROCEDURES
Working with a REALTOR
FINTRAC Compliance Records
Buyer Representation Agreement
Seller Property Information Statement
Privacy policy
Sample Offer
Conditions / Negotiations
13
IN THE COMMUNITY
We are passionate about selling homes and real estate. Our entire
organization is also committed to giving back to the community and
various programs that make this area a great place to live.
Support Royal LePage Shelter Foundation with garage sales, walk a mile
in her shoes, commission donations, events. We have donated over
$10 million nationally to our Shelter Foundation.
Regional Cancer Programs / Fundraising / Event Participation
Annual Food Drives throughout the region
Proud Sponsor of the Niagara Ice Dogs
Helping You Is What We Do
14
SUMMARY
A proud Canadian Brand with over 100 years of service
Royal LePage Niagara leads the market
We pride ourselves in providing full service, maximum exposure,
with ongoing communication and results
Our team is with you every step of the way
Community minded, we work, live, and give back to this great area
You now have 4 choices
1 - Do nothing
2 - Buy a home on your own
3 - Buy a home using another realtor
4 - Ask Royal LePage Niagara to help you find the best home for the
best price with no pressure
15
CONTACT
Ryan Johnstone
Broker / Manager
Office: 905-357-3000
Cell: 905-321-8537
Email: ryan@royallepage.ca
Web: www.ryanjohnstone.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanjohnstoneca
16
THE ROYAL LEPAGE COMMITMENT
Through it all, the personal and professional commitment of the REALTOR® is to ensure that a seller and
buyer are brought together in an agreement that provides each with a “win” that is fair and equitable.
The motivation is easy to understand. For most brokerages, they receive no compensation unless and
until the transaction is complete.
Not every real estate salesperson or broker is a REALTOR®. That term and the familiar Block “R” logo are
trademarked by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) in association with the National
Association of REALTORS® in the United States. CREA also owns the MLS® trademark. Both trademarked
logos can only be used in Canada by members of CREA who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics.
The MLS® database is operated by member boards in various provinces and in Ontario by real estate
boards belonging to the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). The boards provide an ongoing
inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. Most
resale homes in Ontario are listed and sold through the MLS® systems of a member real estate board.
For peace of mind, ensure the individual seeking to represent you is both a registrant of the Real Estate
Council of Ontario and a member of OREA - permitted to be called a REALTOR®. Check the RECO website
for a searchable list of registrants.
17
THE ROYAL LEPAGE COMMITMENT
The typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages taken by a REALTOR® to
complete a successful residential real estate transaction depend on the transaction. Some tasks may
take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be needed.
These tasks reflect the level of skill, knowledge and attention to detail required in today’s real estate
transaction, understanding the importance of having help and guidance from someone who fully
understands the process - a REALTOR®.
REALTORS® are pledged to uphold the stringent, enforceable tenets of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics in
their professional dealing with the public. Remember, not every real estate registrant holds REALTOR®
membership or MLS® access; make sure yours does!
18