mr.dubr
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What makes a good real estate agent a.k.a I doubt my realtor is doing a good job.
Hello everyone,
I am a first time condo buyer, thus I do not really know what to expect from a real estate agent. However, I have this feeling that the one I am working with is not getting the job done.
Here is some background information: Both me and my wife work in the downtown on King street. We also have an almost 2 year old kid. Thus, we are looking for a good size (~1000sq. ft.) 2B unit. My agent suggested the Summit Complex (701, 705, 725 King West) and I seem to like the building, even though the maintenance fees (~ $.70 per sq. ft.) are rather high. BTW: What do you guys think about the Summit Complex in general?
I've looked at a few units and I am ready to start making offers. However, before making them, I wanted to get some information about the financial situation the condo corporation is in. Basically, I just wanted to find out if there any plans for special assessments, major repairs that are needed or were recently performed, or plans to significantly increase the maintenance fees in the nearest future. However, what puzzles me is that my agent keeps telling me that this information will only be available AFTER I make an offer. And it's not her job, but my lawyer's, to review that and let me know. However, I fail to understand how can I make an offer not knowing all this.
Also, she constantly fails to answer a straight forward question like: "What's a fair price for this unit"? To her, all the asking prices are fair. To questions like "What school district this area belongs to?" she would tell me to "google it".
IS THIS NORMAL? Is this how it works?
Thanks a lot for helping a newbie!
Hello everyone,
I am a first time condo buyer, thus I do not really know what to expect from a real estate agent. However, I have this feeling that the one I am working with is not getting the job done.
Here is some background information: Both me and my wife work in the downtown on King street. We also have an almost 2 year old kid. Thus, we are looking for a good size (~1000sq. ft.) 2B unit. My agent suggested the Summit Complex (701, 705, 725 King West) and I seem to like the building, even though the maintenance fees (~ $.70 per sq. ft.) are rather high. BTW: What do you guys think about the Summit Complex in general?
I've looked at a few units and I am ready to start making offers. However, before making them, I wanted to get some information about the financial situation the condo corporation is in. Basically, I just wanted to find out if there any plans for special assessments, major repairs that are needed or were recently performed, or plans to significantly increase the maintenance fees in the nearest future. However, what puzzles me is that my agent keeps telling me that this information will only be available AFTER I make an offer. And it's not her job, but my lawyer's, to review that and let me know. However, I fail to understand how can I make an offer not knowing all this.
Also, she constantly fails to answer a straight forward question like: "What's a fair price for this unit"? To her, all the asking prices are fair. To questions like "What school district this area belongs to?" she would tell me to "google it".
IS THIS NORMAL? Is this how it works?
Thanks a lot for helping a newbie!
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