For Buyers
Find the condo that
actually feels like home.
Vancouver’s condo market moves fast and rewards insiders. I’ll get you access to listings before they hit Realtor.ca
Find the condo that
500+
Homes Sold
$500M+
Greater Vancouver home sales
4.9★
Google Rating
15+ yrs
Experience
*includes MLS Sales, Exclusive Sales and Development sales.
First Step
Tell me what you're after.
Skip the generic search. Tell me your neighbourhood short-list, budget, and deal-breakers, I’ll curate a private view of what’s available, including listings you won’t find anywhere else.
Why Work With Me
What you get that most agents can't offer.
01
Off-market access
A vetted network of listing agents means you hear about condos 2–4 weeks before they appear on Realtor.ca. In a fast market, that's the difference.
02
Building dossiers
Every building I recommend comes with a strata minutes summary, depreciation report flag, and rental/pet rules brief, before you waste a Sunday showing.
03
Honest pricing reads
I'll tell you when a list price is aspirational and when it's a steal, with the comparable sales to back it up. No cheerleading. Just numbers.
04
A real team behind me
Mortgage broker, real estate lawyer, inspector, and strata doc reviewer, all people I've worked with for years and trust with my own clients.
How It Works
Six steps from "let's look" to keys in hand.
1
Step 01
Coffee + clarity
We meet (in person or video) to map your must-haves, timeline, and how much of the process you want to be involved in.
2
Step 02
Pre-approval + game plan
I'll connect you with a mortgage broker, set a realistic ceiling, and brief you on the market conditions in your target neighbourhoods.
3
Step 03
The shortlist
I curate 3–5 properties worth your time, including off-market options, with building notes and a pricing context sheet for each.
4
Step 04
Showings + inside scoop
We tour together. I point out what photos hide, sun exposure, noise, storage quirks, so you walk out knowing the real picture.
5
Step 05
The offer
Strategy matters here. I'll advise on price, subjects, and deposit size based on the competitive landscape, then negotiate hard on your behalf.
6
Step 06
Inspection → close → keys
I manage the inspection, coordinate with your lawyer, and walk you through completion day, so there are no last-minute surprises.
Client Story
Two beds, mountain view, $40K under list.
Marcus and Priya had been outbid three times before we met. In 11 days I found them a 2-bed in Coal Harbour that had been quietly relisted after a collapsed sale. We moved fast with a clean offer and landed it $40,000 under the original ask.
−$40K
Under list
9
Days to offer
$967
Per sq ft
Common Questions
Buyer FAQs
How much do I need for a down payment in Vancouver? +
For properties under $500K: 5% minimum. $500K–$999K: 5% on the first $500K, 10% on the remainder. Over $1M: 20% minimum (not CMHC-insurable). Most of my buyers in the $800K–$1.2M range plan for 10–20%.
What is the Property Transfer Tax and can I avoid it? +
PTT is 1% on the first $200K, 2% up to $2M, and 3% above $2M. First-time buyers are fully exempt up to $500K and get a partial exemption up to $525K. New construction under $1M also gets a full exemption, which makes pre-sales attractive for some buyers.
Pre-sale vs resale, which is better? +
Pre-sale means you pay today's price for a condo that completes in 2–4 years. The upside: PTT exemption (if under $1M), time for your down payment to grow. The downside: construction risk, no guarantee the market moves your way, and you can't inspect what doesn't exist yet. Resale gives you certainty. Which is better depends on your timeline and risk tolerance, we'll work through it together.
What are strata fees and what do they cover? +
Strata fees are monthly contributions to the building's operating fund and contingency reserve fund. They typically cover insurance, building maintenance, amenity upkeep, and property management. In Vancouver condos, expect $0.50–$0.85/sqft per month. High fees aren't always bad, well-funded buildings avoid special levies. I'll review the financials and depreciation report before you commit.
How long does the buying process take? +
From our first conversation to keys in hand: typically 6–12 weeks for a motivated buyer with financing ready. The search phase varies most, I've helped buyers close in 3 weeks when the right property appeared, and worked with others for 4 months while they waited for exactly the right unit. Completion date (the day you get keys) is negotiated in the contract, commonly 30–90 days after subject removal.
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