“When I got my job in June 2010, 3 weeks after I landed as immigrant here in Vancouver, my priority was to purchase a residential unit of my own with the assistance of my parents. Inquiries led me to a Remax realtor who, after asking about my wish list, brought me and my parents to view several units This took place twice, in a span of 2 weeks; then he did not show up anymore! Apparently, he was not interested to assist a newcomer from Asia who was totally unaware of real estate ownership policies in Canada.”
“In September 2010, I surfed the web for residential units for sale. I came upon Scott Thompson of Remax, who invited me and my parents to visit his office. There we were oriented and given a manual to guide us in the process. I thought to myself- that was a good start.”
“My wish list was definitely ideal, and the budget limit was clear, based on the pre approved loan I got from the bank.”
“Scott patiently and punctually brought us to the units we chose from the list of property matches that he constantly emailed to me. So months passed, my parents have gone home to their country of origin and I was left alone still deciding on the matter. I could not discern the right unit for me. I worried about so many potential difficulties. It now appeared that choosing/deciding on the purchase of real estate was not a breeze! I felt like it was easier to give up.”
“Scott was also in a dilemma; so he asked about my plans. When I shared with him my concerns, Scott understood and patiently waited for my plan of action. I changed my wish list, downgraded as this was more realistic and practical. Scott was all support, guiding me as I made my choices, informing me of potential problems in certain 'unusual' advertisements of residential units for sale.”
“Finally, I came to terms with what I really want! Scott guided me throughout the closing process. This is what a realty agent should be doing- orienting, guiding, supporting, understanding the clients who experience stress as the decision making process is not really that easy! Congratulations Scott for the very professional manner you handled my case! More luck and power to you!”
Eric