Buyers
Your Vision, Our Guidance
Your lifelong partner in navigating the journey to homeownership with sincerity, ease, and strategic expertise.
Why Buy With Exa Realty?
Strategic Expertise
We secure your financial future by providing the professional guidance needed to ensure every purchase is a sound investment.
Local Insights
From identifying off-market opportunities to uncovering the best-kept secrets in your favorite neighborhoods, we give you a competitive edge.
True Partnership
Rooted in unwavering honesty, we protect your interests at every turn, ensuring your path is clear, transparent, and focused on your goals.
The Roadmap to Your New Home
A clear, step-by-step guide designed to replace uncertainty with confidence as we navigate the path to your next investment together.
- Strategic Discovery – We start by understanding your lifestyle goals and financial vision to ensure every move aligns with your long-term plans.
- The Hunt – Identifying "hidden gem" properties and off-market opportunities that specifically match your unique investment profile.
- Expert Negotiation – Navigating complex contracts and high-stakes discussions with a steady hand to ensure you get the best possible value.
- Closing & Beyond – Managing the final technical details and paperwork to make your transition into homeownership completely seamless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In most traditional Calgary real estate transactions, the buyer’s agent’s commission is covered by the seller out of the total proceeds of the sale. This means you generally do not pay out-of-pocket for our services as a buyer. We will review the specific details in our Service Agreement before we begin touring homes.
Your down payment is the largest upfront cost, but you should also budget 1.5% to 2% of the purchase price for “closing costs.” These include:
Legal Fees & Disbursements: Typically $1,500 to $2,000.
Home Inspection: Around $400 to $600.
Property Appraisal: Often required by lenders, usually $300 to $500.
Title Insurance: Protects you against property ownership issues, usually a few hundred dollars.
Generally, you will need a down payment ranging between 5% to 20% of the purchase price, depending on the price of the home you are looking at.
But you don’t have to guess or try to calculate this alone. During our initial consultation, we will assess your budget, look at the price range of the homes you like, and help you determine exactly what your required down payment will be—along with looking at any programs or strategies that can help you secure it.
While the search timeline varies depending on current inventory and your specific needs, most buyers find their home within 2 to 6 weeks. Once an offer is accepted, the typical closing period (the time between signing the contract and getting your keys) takes about 30 to 60 days.
Yes, this is very common. We can write an offer that includes a “Sale of Buyer’s Home” condition. This gives you a set window of time (usually 30 to 45 days) to sell your current property. If your home doesn’t sell within that timeframe, you can walk away from the purchase with your deposit fully protected. We will strategize the timing to ensure you aren’t left holding two mortgages or left without a place to live.