Buying a home with me

I start by listening. Where do you work? Who lives with you? Do you want a yard, a garage, a shop, or as little upkeep as possible? Do you picture yourself in Chatham, a smaller town like Blenheim or Ridgetown, out in the country, or in a London neighbourhood? Once I understand how you live, we can focus on homes that fit instead of chasing every listing.

Before we look seriously, talk to a lender and get a clear idea of your budget. The mortgage calculator gives you a rough monthly payment, and the land transfer tax calculator shows one of the bigger closing costs. Having those numbers early takes a lot of stress out of the process.

When we walk through a house, I look past the paint and the staging. In older homes I pay attention to the roof, the furnace, the wiring, the plumbing, the windows and the basement. In the country I want to know about the well, the septic system and how the land drains. I built my own house in 2021, so I have a good feel for how a home goes together and what it costs to fix things.

I will always recommend a professional home inspection. It is one of the best things you can spend money on when you buy.

When you find the right home, I help you decide on a price and the conditions that protect you, like financing and inspection, and I explain every part of the agreement before you sign it. If there is competition, I will tell you honestly how I see it and leave the decision with you.

After your offer is accepted, I stay with you through the conditions, the paperwork with your lawyer and lender, and closing day. You will always be able to reach me with questions.

You can search homes for sale here any time, but in Chatham-Kent the feed behind this site carries only part of the market. Tell me what you are looking for and I will watch the whole market for you, so you do not miss the right house.