Buy better
Since 2007, we’ve helped buyers find, judge and negotiate some of Toronto’s most sought-after houses and condos.
Buying a house
We know what goes wrong in Toronto’s older homes, what it takes to fix it, and what a one-of-a-kind house is really worth.
Buying a condo
We’ve been inside hundreds of Toronto’s condo buildings. We know which ones to move fast on, and which to walk away from.
Where buyers lose money
We cover all three before you make an offer.
Paying above what comparable sales support. One-of-a-kind homes have few true comparables, so the asking price is often a guess.
How we price a home
Old wiring, a wet basement, a building with a weak reserve fund. Problems that cost more once you own them.
What we look for in a house
Taxes, fees, insurance and upkeep that were never part of the plan, and add up year after year.
The true cost of ownership
Why us
Since 2007, we’ve represented more than 500 buyers, from family homes in Forest Hill to downtown penthouses and one-of-a-kind lofts. We know how these homes are priced, what goes wrong with them, and how to negotiate when it matters most.
“He shared his expertise without ever pressuring or influencing our decisions.”
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The plan
Whether it’s a house or a condo, every buyer we work with gets all four.
We learn what matters to you, your timing and how you’ll finance it, then build the plan to get you there.
Book yoursWhat it costs to buy, including land transfer tax and closing costs, and what you’ll spend each month once you own it.
See the monthly costsA search that watches the MLS® around the clock, plus a personal note from us when a home is worth a closer look.
The system we follow on every purchase, so nothing is missed and you always know what’s next, from our first meeting to the keys.
The true cost of ownership
The price is only the start. Our monthly cost calculator adds up the mortgage, property tax, condo fees, insurance and upkeep, so you can compare homes on what they’ll cost to own.
Buyer stories
The kinds of situations we handle every week.
Our buyers loved a 1940s semi with an offer date three days away. We spotted signs of original wiring at the first showing, had an electrician price the work before the offer date, and built that cost into the offer.
They bought it with the rewiring priced in, not discovered after closing.
Our buyers had their hearts set on a penthouse in a well-known building. The status certificate showed a reserve fund well behind its plan. We compared three similar buildings nearby.
They bought a full-floor suite a few blocks away, in a stronger building with lower fees.
A rare hard loft, with no recent sales in the building to compare. We priced it from sales in similar converted buildings, adjusted for ceiling height and outdoor space, and negotiated on terms as well as price.
They bought below the asking price, with the closing date they needed.
Not ready to talk yet
The questions we work through with every buyer, for houses and condos. Free, by email.
Let’s talk
Tell us a little about your move, and we’ll be in touch to set up a time.
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