Home Search Tips (Busy Schedules)
If you’re busy, the goal isn’t to see more homes—it’s to see fewer, better homes. Here’s how to run your search like a streamlined plan in the GTA/Southern Ontario.
Start with clarity: your top 3 non-negotiables and top 3 flex items. That single step eliminates wasted showings and decision fatigue.
Next, use a shortlist system that refines options based on your feedback so the homes you tour get more accurate every week.
Batch showings and track notes/ratings in one place so you can compare apples-to-apples quickly.
Be ready to act when the right one hits: a fast pre-approval and a clean plan remove friction—so you can move confidently without scrambling.
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