Buying a home on the Island of Montreal
Condo, house or plex, first purchase or next one. I’m Delaram Farzin, a residential real estate broker. I do the research before you make an offer, and I work in English or French.
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In 30 minutes
What we cover in 30 minutes
- Your real monthly cost.Mortgage, taxes, insurance, and condo fees or upkeep, depending on the property.
- The cash you need, and when.Down payment, closing costs, and the welcome tax.
- Where your budget works.The areas and property types that fit what you want.
- What to prepare.Pre-approval, documents, and the order to do things in.
No obligation. If it isn’t a fit, I’ll tell you and point you to the right resource.
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Budget and pre-approval
We set your comfortable monthly number first, then the price range. I can refer you to a mortgage professional, or you bring your own.
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A search matched to you
Listing alerts set to your criteria, and visits planned around your schedule. Before each visit, you know what the property is worth and what it costs to carry.
- 03
Research before the offer
Recent sales to check the price. For a condo, the financial statements, minutes, contingency fund study and syndicate certificate. For a house or plex, the certificate of location, the seller’s declaration and the inspection.
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Offer, conditions, notary
I prepare and negotiate your promise to purchase, track each deadline, and stay with you to the keys.
Why me
Why buyers work with me
- Finance and investment backgroundBudgets, financial statements and contingency fund studies are familiar ground.
- Research firstI look for the problems before you commit, when it still costs you nothing to walk away.
- One broker, start to finishYou deal with me directly, from the first call to the notary.
- English and FrenchSome documents are in French by law. I walk you through them.
- Island of MontrealFrom downtown to the West Island.
Before you hire
Before you hire a broker
Three questions worth asking any broker, me included:
- How do you check the price before I offer?You should see recent comparable sales, not only the asking price.
- What do you review before my conditions expire?For a condo, the syndicate’s documents. For a house or plex, the certificate of location and the inspection report.
- Who will I deal with day to day?With me, it is me, from the first call to the notary.
Book a 30‑minute buyer call
Pick a time that works for you. We meet by video, or by phone if you prefer.
Prefer the phone? Call me at 514-803-3472.
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The free guide covers savings, pre-approval, the offer, inspection, the notary and the welcome tax, with real Quebec numbers.
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Buying a home in Quebec
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Common questions
Does the call cost anything?
No. The call is free and there is no obligation.
Do you work with house and plex buyers, or only condos?
All three. Condos need extra document review, and I do that as part of the process.
Do I need to be pre-approved first?
No. If you aren’t yet, we go over what to prepare, and I can refer you to a mortgage professional.
Do you work in English?
Yes, in English and French.
Which areas do you cover?
The Island of Montreal.
What happens after I book?
You get a confirmation email with the meeting link for the time you chose.
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