Got myself a real estate agent

So I was given the information of a real estate agent here in Vancouver, and I just spoke with him on the phone for about 15 minutes. He seems really nice, and comes highly recommended from one of our business partners.

Anyway, I told him that I’m not in a rush to buy at all, but I wanted to be sent listings for properties with my search criteria. And if I saw a property that I was interested in, I’d like to be able to go see it. I told him that while I’m realistic in my expectations, I want to be picky. I’m not in a rush to buy, and as this is my first time buying property, I want to take my time in choosing a place I can feel comfortable in. That’s the main reason why I wanted to contact a real estate agent so soon … I’ll be done my 3-month probation period in 2 weeks, I have about $21k I can use as a down payment, and I’d like to feel things out. Not saying that I would buy right away … but it’s just nice to be able to go see places with someone who knows the market, and knows what I’m looking for. That’s all.

And who knows, maybe going out to see places will make me want to hold off on buying for a few years, or until I’m married. As a single gal making a modest little income, I won’t get a lot for my money in Vancouver, but I won’t know what I can afford unless I get out there and see these places for myself.