Buying or selling, nobody should have to guess their way through the biggest transaction of their life.
Even when I don't have the answer yet, you'll know I'm working on it.
If a house is overpriced, I'll say so. If your question is outside what I know, I'll tell you that too.
If something in your paperwork is confusing, we go through it until it isn't. Nobody signs anything they don't understand.
There's a short list of expensive mistakes nearly every first-time buyer comes close to making. My job is to catch them early.
Doing both at once? Start with which order to go in. Buying your next home
I grew up in Ottawa's East End, studied neuropsychology at uOttawa, and served as a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces before I became a REALTOR®. None of that is real estate, but all of it was practice at the same thing: helping people think clearly when the stakes are high and the clock is running.
I've helped people buy and sell homes more than 150 times. Most of them had never done it before. First-timers are still my favourite people to work with.
I've lived here my whole life. I can tell you which streets are worth the premium and which ones just have better marketing.
Take the Neighbourhood Quiz"Karim went above and beyond in every aspect. He took the time to get to know us and our situation right from the start. The home sold within 36 hours of listing with an amazing offer."Read Sarah's full story
"Karim was calm, informative and had our best interests in mind. He walked us through every step and I never felt like I had to guess what to do next."Read Sandra's full story
Everything I wish first-time buyers knew before our first call, written the way I'd explain it across your kitchen table.
Work out a budget you're comfortable with and start a list of what you need versus what you'd just like. Then call me and ask your questions. If the honest answer is that you should wait a year, I'll tell you that.