Buyer’s Guide

Debbie truly understood our needs and was able to find a dozen properties to look at. She was able to secure more options to see as she saw first hand what we liked and disliked. We were able to find the perfect property in just a few days. She went over and above in service to help secure contractors and services as we live 2000+ miles away. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to but or sell.

Randy & Vicki

We purchased our new home March 2023 with the help and expertise of Debbie. Right from the beginning she listened to our needs and wants. Whenever we had questions she was very prompt at returning our calls and emails. When she was unsure of the answers, she quickly found out and notified us. All the real estate documents were professionally provided to us in a neat folder as were all transactions. We were very pleased with Debbie and would highly recommend her as a competent real estate agent!

Peter & Corinne ACLAND

We had such a good experience buying our vacation home in Osoyoos, using Debbie Pyrch as our realtor. She walked us through all the steps and was super helpful with all the details to finalize our purchase. AND all of it at a distance, as we are in Langley, and she is in the Okanagan! VERY pleased with the work she did on our behalf. AND a very nice welcome gift when we visited our vacation suite! Thank you, Debbie!

Jim and Carol

“Debbie was great! She took us to look at several places & continuously was looking online. She spoke with us about our mortgage broker. She was more than continuously looking out for up & coming opportunities. So happy we met her, she was an amazing realtor & now a friend!! Many thanks again”

Kenneth & Michelle Childs

This was the easiest real estate transaction I’ve ever had especially since we were buying into a condo with a rental pool. Debbie was extremely knowledgeable and responded immediately to emails, couldn’t ask for a better realtor! Thank you again for all your help and guidance Mehalee & Shelagh Andrich

Mehalee Andrich

“Debbie Pyrch was great to work with. Very accommodating with our schedules. Thank you so much for your time!”

Lamanda, Cawston

“Debbie was a delight to deal with. She was extremely professional and arrived promptly at every showing. There was, and continues to be, excellent communication between her and us. Her contribution to take the decision to buy was very helpful. It was a pleasure to deal with her and would be happy to recommend her to others.”

Hector & Mason

“I appreciated Debbie professionalism, infinite patience and resourcefulness.From my initial meeting until the signing of the contract, Debbie have provided informative and excellent guidance. I’ve enjoyed the process immensely.She is not only my realtor, she is my friend.”

Ana del Valle

“Debbie came recommended to us by a friend and was fantastic to work with. Excellent advice and timely responses. Our acreage lot sold much quicker than we anticipated. I would recommend her services to anyone buying or selling a home or lot in the Okanagan.”

Paul Thibault

Choosing to buy a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. It’s a complex ordeal that requires a lot of planning, and instating the help of a knowledgeable Real Estate Agent to make the process run smoothly. To ready you for this, here is a general overview of what to expect and prepare.

Get Your Finances In Order

The first thing you’ll need to do is put money aside for a down payment. This amount is (at minimum) 5% of the purchase price of the home you’re planning to buy. Second, you’ll need to meet with a mortgage broker to determine what you can afford. Shopping around for the best rate is highly recommended.

Visualize Your Dream Home

Once you’ve established a price range, it’s time to decide what type of home will best suit your lifestyle. Think about things like access to schools, recreational facilities, what the neighbourhood is like, and so on. Why you’re choosing to buy should help answer these questions for you — so think about it carefully. You may want to put this down in writing and create a needs v/s wants list.

Meet With a Real Estate Agent

It’s important to partner with a Real Estate Agent you feel completely comfortable with. A REALTOR® can help you find your dream home, that meets both your needs and your budget. They will set you up with viewing appointments, and also help bring clarity to the complicated process of buying a home. You’ll want to go with an experienced and knowledgeable REALTOR® who you can be sure will represent your best interests.

The Search

Using the property search on this site and consulting with your Real Estate Agent, you will be able to find homes in your desired area. They’ll update you frequently regarding new listings and schedule you appointments with sellers.

Closing

Your Real Estate Agent can help you place an offer that the seller will either accept, counter, or reject. After you’ve negotiated an offer, you’ll need to conduct a home inspection and deal with any repairs (the cost of which you can also negotiate with the seller). Finalize your mortgage with a visit to your lender, and you’re ready to sign off on ownership. This typically takes place in a lawyer’s office.

At this point, congratulations are in order! Becoming a new homeowner is one of the most liberating things you’ll ever experience. There are many benefits to home ownership — pride of ownership, the ability to make home improvements, building equity, appreciation — the list goes on.