1. WHICH DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY PURCHASE?
1.1 CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP GUIDE (CRG)
A requirement of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is to seek a written acknowledgement from you that we have discussed our Agency relationship. It is important that you understand the nature of representation with regards to: Different forms of Buyer/Seller.
Representation Relationships Disclosure and the Canadian Real Estate Association Code of Ethics To whom the Realtor® is legally obligated The Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement The fiduciary duties we owe you are:
Undivided Loyalty
Confidentiality
Full Disclosure
Obedience
Reasonable care and skill
Full Accounting
1.2 EXCLUSIVE BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT (EBRA)
This document is a legal agreement between you, the buyer, and KIC REALTY granting the agency and its designated agents - Roberto Argenal and/or myself - the exclusive right to represent you in the search and purchase of a property.
This agreement formalizes the relationship between both parties, defines our rights and obligations, establishes the agency's commission, and addresses potential conflicts of interest to ensure transparency and fairness in the transaction.
2. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL AND PRE-QUALIFICATION?
A pre-approval involves a lender verification of your finances (credit, taxes, employment). Pre-qualification predicts loan amounts via unverified conversation.
3. WHY IS A PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED BY THE AG-BUYING PROCESS?
This confirmed loan amount provides negotiation leverage, rate protection and budget accuracy.
4. WHAT DO REAL ESTATE LAWYERS DO?
Ensure key details are handled by completion date, including:
- Verifying valid title
- Clearing property claims
- Managing tax adjustments
- Calculating title transfer costs
- Preparing Mortgage Documents
- Confirming bylaw compliance
5. WHAT IS A REAL PROPERTY REPORT (RPR) WITH COMPLIANCE?
Sellers of single-family homes and Bare land Condominiums must provide a current, compliant RPR from the city of Calgary, or applicable municipality, ensuring legal boundaries are met. Your Lawyer will confirm its accuracy together with the Seller's lawyer.