BUYERS GUIDE FINDING THAT PERFECT HOME

Jason Polonski Sales Representative, B.Comm (613)601-9333 [email protected] OttawaRealtyMan.com

Message from your neighbourhood Realtor:

My name is Jason Polonski and I am a full service professional Realtor with Royal LePage, Team Realty Brokerage here in Greater Ottawa area. If you are not under Buyer Agency Agreement with another realtor I would like to help you with a purchase of your next home. I will make this process stress free and the most positive experience possible. I know that your new home must be absolutely perfect for you and your family. I will make sure you only see the properties that meet your desires, standards, and needs.

Jason Polonski

5 things to consider when buying a home 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The right home Price Time The process Buyer representation

1.

Finding the right home

 Understanding your needs today  Understanding your plans for the future Family composition Career aspirations Other properties/plans  Creating a realistic real estate budget  Understanding your preferences  Reviewing the pre-approval process

Looking beyond the ‘usual’ research portals of the internet, newspapers, “For Sale” signs, and meeting several agents. Did you know…? Many properties for sale are never advertised Many properties on the market do not display “For Sale” signs.  I will provide you with access to all listings now that are for sale with private and exclusive tour at the time that would be convenient for you.  I will search for all information and detailed about all homes that will interest you.

The next step: Profiling properties of interest  Comparable property values  Taxes  Utilities  Zoning  Restrictions  Public transportation  Proximity to schools, churches, shopping centres, recreational facilities, or other locations of interest  Future marketability  Outside factors (local development plans, etc…)

2.

Price: Optimization

All local market statistics will be available to you.

I will help you get the right price by:  Performing a professional market overview  Presenting viable comparables  Reviewing the home’s selling history and area trends  Proposing a sound pricing strategy

2.Price: Negotiation Real estate negotiation is a skill developed through training and experience As a trained and experienced Realtor, I will help you get the best property at the best price by knowing:  Whether the property is worth the asking price  The availability of similar properties at a better price  How certain property features may affect future marketability  How outside factors affect future property values  The motivating factors of the seller  How I will manage counter offers

3.

Saving time

When buying a property consider the time involved to: Profile properties of interest  Find the right home  Negotiate with prospective sellers  Manage the process

I will help minimize your personal time requirements while finding you the right home and the right price.

4.

Managing the process

There’s more than meets the eye to buying a home:  Negotiations with the seller and their agent  Home inspections  The purchase agreement and other documentation, forms and applications  Managing deposits  Loan application and processing  Mortgage insurance and title insurance  Monitoring your transaction through to closing or completion My service as your agent is to help make the process easier.

4.

Be financially prepared

Know if you are financially ready to become a homeowner:  Calculate your household expenses  Calculate your total monthly expenses  How much do you think you can afford?  Decide on your maximum house price  Understand the mortgage pre-approval process  Learn about the hidden costs

5.

Buyer Representation

 Is the best way to create a working relationship with one agent who acts as your buyer representative  That agent not only becomes responsible for helping you find the right home, they also become legally bound to represent your best interests  Instant paging/texting of listings, gives agents the advantage of being up-to-date with potential properties For the majority of Canadians their home is their largest investment, so minimizing one’s risk is not only prudent – it is essential.

Let me help you…  find the right home  get the right price  find your home faster  manage the process  minimize your risk

Next steps…  Discuss the current market conditions in your area  Work to understand your wants against your needs  Take a look at your wish list, and work to see what will work best into your budget  Search for homes that suit your specific needs

About me…    

Bachelor of Commerce Double Major in Marketing and Finance Degree in Construction Electricity Member of Ottawa Realty Board

I am very passionate about real estate and I love what I do. Helping people finding a right home or selling their house, it’s a very big responsibility. After all, for most of us, it is the biggest financial investment. I work tirelessly to satisfy needs of my clients. Hard work pays off. I measure my success not by how many transactions I’ve made, but how many satisfied clients I have.

Please meet my loyal friend and even a business partner Choodo. Choodo is Golden Retriever, born in Montreal, Quebec. He is a very loving, loyal friend, with a very positive attitude. Choodo loves to play, adores snow, enjoys company of people and other dogs. His dislikes are rain, thunder and staying home alone. His wiggling tail will always put you in a good mood.

Useful Neighbourhood Info:

Elementary Schools:

Secondary Schools:

Ecole elementaire catholique RogerSaint-Denis 186 Barrow cres, Ottawa

A.Y. Jackson Secondary School 150 Abbeyhill dr, Ottawa

Katimavik Elementary School 64 Chimo dr, Ottawa Glen Cairn Public School 182 Morrena rd, Ottawa

Holy Trinity Catholic High School 180 Katimavik rd, Ottawa Earl of March Secondary School 4 The Parkway, Ottawa

Castlefrank Elementary School 55 Mccurdy dr, Ottawa

Ecole Secondaire catholique College Franco-Ouest 411 prom Seyton, Ottawa

St Martin de Porres Elementary School 20 Mckitrick dr, Ottawa

All Saints Catholic High School 5115 Kanata ave, Ottawa

Holy Redeemer Elementary School 75 McCurdy dr, Ottawa

Sacred Heart High School 5870 Abbot st, Ottawa

Bridlewood Community Elementary School 63 Bluegrass dr, Ottawa

Frederick Banting Secondary School 1453 Stittsville Main st, Ottawa

St James Elementary School 50 Stonehaven dr, Ottawa Ecole elementaire publique MauriceLapointe 17 Bridgestone, Ottawa John Young elementary School 5 Morton, Ottawa W.O. Mitchell Elementary School 80 Steeple Chase dr, Ottawa

Medical Clinics Primacy - Ottawa West Medical Centre and Travel Medical Clinic 760 Eagleson Rd (613) 592-9081 Med-Team Clinic (a Calian Managed Clinic) Medical Clinic 99 Kakulu Rd (613) 592-1448 Westend FamilyCare Clinic Family Health Team Medical Clinic 80 Michael Cowpland Dr (613) 599-3321 Kanata Children's Clinic Medical Clinic 7 Kakulu Rd #9b (613) 271-1110 Appletree Medical Centre Medical Clinic Kanata Town Centre 150 Katimavik Rd (613) 482-0118 Palladium Medical Clinic Medical Clinic 308 Palladium Dr #210 (613) 599-3422 Bridlewood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Clinic Chiropractor 700 Eagleson Rd (613) 599-9822 Hazeldean Medical Clinic Medical Clinic 436 Hazeldean Rd

Calian Group Ltd. Business to Business Service 340 Legget Dr #101 (613) 599-8600 eyeDOCS Kanata Optometrist 700 March Rd (613) 599-1119 PSI (Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centres) Sports Medicine Clinic 99 Kakulu Rd #106 (613) 591-8832 Dynamic Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Chiropractor 701 Eagleson Rd #2 (613) 435-9144 CBI Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre Physiotherapist 30 Edgewater St #118 (613) 592-7158 Kanata Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Plastic Surgeon 895 March Rd (613) 591-1099 Kanata Dental Hygiene Dental Care 417 B Hazeldean Road. (613) 592-2044 We Care Home Health Services Home Health Care Service 260 Hearst Way #312 (613) 592-1182 Open 24 hours West Carleton Physiotherapy Physical Therapy Clinic 2 Goldridge Dr (613) 599-4777

Day Care Centers Tiny Hoppers - Daycares Kanata Day Care Center 64 Stonehaven Dr (613) 599-6277 Bridlewood Child Learning Centre Day Care Center 2 Stonehaven Dr (613) 591-0171 Kanata Montessori School Day Care Center 355 Michael Cowpland Dr (613) 592-2189 Kids Kingdom Recreation/Play Centre Day Care Center 66 Hearst Way (613) 599-5437 Children's Universe Daycare Day Care Center Terence Matthews Crescent (613) 836-9000 Children's Village At Bridlewood Day Care Center 63 Bluegrass Dr (613) 254-9393 The PlaySpace Day Care Center 474 Hazeldean Rd e1 (613) 831-3400 Rainbow Care - Kanata Home Childcare/Daycare Day Care Center 123 Shearer Crescent (613) 591-0361 Emerald Meadows School Age Program Day Care Center 500 Stonehaven Dr (613) 270-9773

Samantha's Home Daycare Day Care Center 16 Bellrock Dr (613) 435-1327 Elsie Stapleford Child Care Centre Day Care Center 1000 Teron Rd (613) 592-5151 Kids & Company Eagleson Day Care Center 100 Michael Cowpland Dr (613) 592-2800 Stonehaven School Age Program Day Care Center 50 Stonehaven Dr (613) 599-4499 Tiny Hoppers-Kanata North Nursery School 50 Colchester Square (613) 599-9998 Kanata Linc Child Care Day Care Center 180 Katimavik Rd (613) 271-9095 Katimavik Kindergarden & School Age Program Day Care Center 180 Katimavik Rd (613) 591-5611 Centre Educatif Coopérative Le Manège Inc Day Care Center 100 Stonehaven Dr (613) 271-1621 Centre Educatif Roger St Denis Day Care Center 186 Barrow Crescent (613) 599-7738 Glen Cairn Co-operative Preschool Kindergarten 186 Morrena Rd (613) 836-3318