BUYING SERVICES

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ROYAL LEPAGE

Over 100 years of selling real estate in Canada. Canadian Owned with over 15000 Realtors®.

Referral network of over 127,000 wordwide including Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Leading R.E. Companies Of The World, Global Relocations, Brookfield Global Relocations Luxury Home & Commercial Programs. Expertise in recreational, farms, investment, retirement, and international properties The voice of Canadian Real Estate ( TV, online, print / newspaper, social media) The only real estate brand in Canada with our own Charity 2

ROYAL LEPAGE NIAGARA

A Full Service real estate brokerage with a team of over 400 Realtors® in office locations across Niagara #14 on Real Trends Top 250 Brokers in Canada #1 in Niagara with 32.8% Market Share in 2013 & 5238 transactions. The leader in Luxury Home Sales / Development / New Homes / Commercial / Farm Cutting Edge Training / Services / Support / Technology Dedicated to real estate in the Golden Horseshoe, Management Team Support, office and administrative staff, and a team of over 400 well equipped Realtors® Honesty, Integrity, and professionalism 3

NIAGARA ASSOCIATION of REALTORS MARKET SHARE - RESIDENTIAL MLS UNIT SALES 6 Largest Real Estate Brokers Year To Date as of December 31st, 2013 Re/Max Garden City; 12,5% Re/Max Niagara Rlty; 10,1% Century 21 Today; 5,8% Re/Max Welland Rlty; 5,3% CB- Momentum; 5,9% Royal LePage Niagara 32.8%

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MARKET SHARE Residential -MAJOR BROKERS COMBINED AREAS OF GRIMSBY, SMITHVILLE , WEST LINCOLN & DUNNVILLE YEAR TO DATE as of December 31st, 2013

Royal LePage Burloak; 1,2% ReMax Garden City; 14,5% Royal LePage State; 12,6% ReMax Escarpment; 20,7% ReMax Riverside; 7,3%

Royal LePage Niagara R.E. Centre; 22,0%

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RYAN JOHNSTONE, BROKER

My Experience My Guarantee

     You will always know what actions are being taken to find you a home.

I will provide you with regular updates on our progress and keep you informed on market conditions.

I will use the tools, training, & technology provided to me by Royal LePage Niagara to assist in the search for your home.

I will help you find the BEST HOME, THE BEST MORTGAGE AT THE BEST TERMS, all at NO COST TO YOU.

You will have the expertise of Canadas leading real estate company working on your behalf. Our 14 offices and team of dedicated Realtors® across Niagara will assists us in finding you the right home and location.

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QUESTIONS ?

How Many homes have you looked at?

Are you selling a current home?

Where would you like to move?

What style of home would you like?

What features, amenities, lifestyle are you looking for?

When would you like to Move In?

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BUYER SERVICES

Royal LePage Canada national surveys & reports. Local reports, market conditions & information National and local MLS® statistics including Niagara Association of Realtors and Realtors Association of Hamilton / Burlington  Pre-approval & Financing  Research areas and homes of interest  Home buying & Dream Home checklist  Monthly market Statistics  Show you homes that meet your criteria  Offers & Negotiations  Complete due diligence / inspections / conditions  Legals, Closing, & Moving 8

BUYER SERVICES

Preparing To Buy Needs Vs. Wants Types of Ownership Understanding Market Conditions First Time Home Buyers Understanding Agency Organizing Your Finances Down Payment Your Credit Knowing what you can afford Getting Pre-Approved 9

BUYER SERVICES

Viewing Homes Choosing A Neighbourhood House Hunting Making An Offer Elements of an Offer To Purchase Negotiating Inspections & Appraisals Hiring A Legal Professional Closing Closing Costs to consider Land Transfer Tax Possible Rebates 10

BUYER SERVICES

Our over 1000+ listings within Royal LePage Niagara including exclusive, unlisted, and new homes MLS® Listings from multiple boards. Auto email notifications to you with new listings that match your criteria. Schedule and show selected properties CMA to compare against other properties in the area Provide you with local information, amenities, schools, services 11

NEGOTIATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

We will represent your best interest to negotiate and finalize a sale Present, review, and negotiate all offers on your behalf Consistent communication throughout the sales process Assist with conditions, disclosures, title, appraisals, inspections, documentation, final walk-thru, closing, moving Finalize the sale and communicate with lawyers. Our administration department is RECO, FINTRAC, PIPEDA, CRA compliant Assist with selling home or relocation Provide you access to our 3 rd party affinity program 12

FORMS / PROCEDURES

Working with a REALTOR FINTRAC Compliance Records Buyer Representation Agreement Seller Property Information Statement Privacy policy Sample Offer Conditions / Negotiations 13

IN THE COMMUNITY

We are passionate about selling homes and real estate. Our entire organization is also committed to giving back to the community and various programs that make this area a great place to live.

Support Royal LePage Shelter Foundation with garage sales, walk a mile in her shoes, commission donations, events. We have donated over $10 million nationally to our Shelter Foundation.

Regional Cancer Programs / Fundraising / Event Participation Annual Food Drives throughout the region Proud Sponsor of the Niagara Ice Dogs Helping You Is What We Do 14

SUMMARY

 A proud Canadian Brand with over 100 years of service  Royal LePage Niagara leads the market  We pride ourselves in providing full service, maximum exposure, with ongoing communication and results  Our team is with you every step of the way  Community minded, we work, live, and give back to this great area You now have 4 choices 1 - Do nothing 2 - Buy a home on your own 3 - Buy a home using another realtor 4 - Ask Royal LePage Niagara to help you find the best home for the best price with no pressure 15

CONTACT Ryan Johnstone Broker / Manager

Office: 905-357-3000 Cell: 905-321-8537 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ryanjohnstone.ca

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THE ROYAL LEPAGE COMMITMENT

Through it all, the personal and professional commitment of the REALTOR® is to ensure that a seller and buyer are brought together in an agreement that provides each with a “win” that is fair and equitable.

The motivation is easy to understand. For most brokerages, they receive no compensation unless and until the transaction is complete.

Not every real estate salesperson or broker is a REALTOR®. That term and the familiar Block “R” logo are trademarked by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) in association with the National Association of REALTORS® in the United States. CREA also owns the MLS® trademark. Both trademarked logos can only be used in Canada by members of CREA who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The MLS® database is operated by member boards in various provinces and in Ontario by real estate boards belonging to the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). The boards provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. Most resale homes in Ontario are listed and sold through the MLS® systems of a member real estate board.

For peace of mind, ensure the individual seeking to represent you is both a registrant of the Real Estate Council of Ontario and a member of OREA - permitted to be called a REALTOR®. Check the RECO website for a searchable list of registrants.

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THE ROYAL LEPAGE COMMITMENT

The typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages taken by a REALTOR® to complete a successful residential real estate transaction depend on the transaction. Some tasks may take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be needed.

These tasks reflect the level of skill, knowledge and attention to detail required in today’s real estate transaction, understanding the importance of having help and guidance from someone who fully understands the process - a REALTOR®.

REALTORS® are pledged to uphold the stringent, enforceable tenets of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics in their professional dealing with the public. Remember, not every real estate registrant holds REALTOR® membership or MLS® access; make sure yours does!

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