A home is more
than a showing.
I’m Ian. My experience spans property management, leasing, real estate sales and construction leadership. I’ve dealt with homes when things work, and when they don’t. I’ll help you look beyond the staging, ask useful questions and understand what you’re taking on.
When a question needs a specialist, I’ll help you find one.
Start wherever you are
What brings you here?
You don’t have to fit a category. Pick the closest starting point and we’ll take it from there.
My first home
Help me understand the basics.
My next home
Help me plan the move.
Just exploring
Help me see what’s possible.
The buying process, without the mystery
From “maybe” to keys.
01
Figure out what you need
Talk through your priorities, timing and questions.
02
Understand your budget
Explore financing with a mortgage professional and consider the costs beyond the purchase price.
03
Find the right fit
Visit homes and weigh condition, location, upkeep and everyday life.
04
Put an offer together
Work through price, terms, possession timing and appropriate conditions.
05
Complete the checks
Address financing, inspections, relevant documents and the conditions in your agreement.
06
Close and get your keys
Work with your lawyer, prepare for possession and get ready for the move. A typical path. The details and timing depend on your situation, the property and your agreement.
The right help, when you need it.
I can help you find the people for the questions that need a specialist. You choose who you work with.
Mortgage professional
Understand financing options and what a lender may approve.
Real estate lawyer
Handle the legal work and guide you through closing.
Home inspector
Assess the home’s condition and flag issues to investigate.
Condo-document reviewer
Understand the documents and questions to ask before buying a condo.
Accountant or financial planner
Put the purchase in the context of your wider financial plans.
Insurance and trade professionals
Get coverage quotes and a clearer picture of potential repairs or improvements.
You can start with questions.
Do I need to be ready to buy before we talk?
No. We can start with what you’re considering, what’s uncertain and whether there’s a useful next step now.
I’m buying for the first time. Where do I start?
Begin with your priorities and a comfortable monthly budget. A mortgage professional can help clarify financing while we talk through the buying process and the kind of home that fits your life.
What if I need to sell or finish a lease first?
Tell me early. We can work through the timing, your existing commitments and a plan that fits your move.
What will you help me notice at a showing?
We’ll look beyond finishes: layout, visible condition, upkeep, location and how you would use the space. My property management and construction experience helps frame useful questions. A qualified inspector or trade professional handles the specialist assessments.
Where are you at?
Tell me a little about your situation. You don’t need a neighbourhood picked out or a moving date circled.
What happens next?
I’ll review what you’ve shared and follow up using your preferred contact method. We’ll decide what would help you most.