BUYING WITH BING DONG

Your next home,
thoughtfully chosen.

Know what happens next, what we handle, and where your decisions matter. A clear plan, from the first conversation to getting the keys.

Let’s plan your purchase Explore the seven stages

YOUR BUYING ROADMAP

Know what comes next.

Open each stage to see the focus,
your role and what we deliver.

01Understand & PlanFOCUS Your priorities, timing and representation.
Your agent & team
Explain representation, services and fees. Agree on your priorities and search plan.
You, the buyer
Share your goals, must-haves and timing. Review the representation terms before agreeing.
Key deliverables
Buyer brief, representation arrangements and communication plan.
02Budget & PrepareFOCUS A comfortable budget and financial readiness.
Your agent & team
Identify deposit and closing cost categories. Coordinate financing questions with your mortgage professional.
You, the buyer
Confirm your budget, financing options and available funds with your lender or mortgage broker.
Key deliverables
Budget checklist, financing next steps and funds timeline.
03Search & CompareFOCUS Look beyond the listing photos.
Your agent & team
Compare homes, layout, condition and market context. Flag questions for qualified review where needed.
You, the buyer
Visit homes, weigh trade-offs and raise concerns before committing.
Key deliverables
Property shortlist, comparison notes and questions for further review.
04Build & Negotiate the OfferFOCUS Price and terms that reflect your priorities.
Your agent & team
Review comparable sales, explain price and terms, and negotiate on your instructions.
You, the buyer
Decide on price, deposit, conditions and closing. Review and sign your offer.
Key deliverables
Offer strategy, submitted offer and any accepted agreement.
05Manage the AgreementFOCUS Deposits, conditions and key deadlines.
Your agent & team
Track deposit and condition deadlines. Coordinate lender, inspection and legal follow-up as applicable.
You, the buyer
Provide the deposit as agreed. Review findings and financing before giving condition instructions.
Key deliverables
Deadline tracker, review follow-up and verified agreement status.
06Prepare for ClosingFOCUS Get the details ready for completion.
Your agent & team
Coordinate agreed visits, track outstanding items and confirm document handoffs.
You, the buyer
Arrange closing funds, insurance, utilities and moving with the appropriate professionals.
Key deliverables
Closing checklist, visit notes and document handoff records.
07Close & Settle InFOCUS Confirm completion and coordinate possession.
Your agent & team
Confirm closing with your lawyer, coordinate keys and follow up after possession.
You, the buyer
Follow your lawyer’s instructions, receive keys after closing confirmation and report concerns promptly.
Key deliverables
Closing confirmation, key handover and post-move follow-up.

Mortgage preapproval does not guarantee final financing approval. Confirm financing for the specific property with your lender.

Conditional (if applicable), Firm and Closed are distinct milestones. Firm does not mean the transaction has closed.

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Seven-stage buyer roadmap showing the focus, agent and team responsibilities, buyer actions and key deliverables. The same information is available in the expandable stages above.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PLANS

Start with what matters.
Let’s find your next home.

You don’t need to have every detail decided. Share your timing, your questions and what you hope to achieve.

Let’s plan your purchase 416-209-8899

Bing Dong | Real Estate Broker
Smart Sold Realty Inc., Brokerage