Realty Check : Real Estate Secrets for First-Time Canadian Home Buyers

Top advice from one of television's most well-known Realtors.

Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting and stressful endeavor. The myriad questions and issues that arise can be overwhelming, resulting in an experience completely different from what first-time buyers were expecting. Sandra Rinomato, the host of the hit HGTV show Property Virgins, delivers a "realty check" by pointing buyers to homes that fit their budget, satisfy their needs, and most importantly, achieve their goal of home ownership. Realty Check covers such topics as:

• How to finance your home purchase without going broke.
• How to look past home staging and focus on the crucial elements of a potential property.
• Home inspection and exactly what it entails.
• Tips for condominium buyers.
• How to find and work with a good Realtor.
• Mortgage fraud and other legal issues.

Buying a first property is a major commitment, but readers of this book will be well-prepared to take the leap into home-ownership, with their eyes wide open.

A property expert in the Toronto area for more than 12 years, Property Virgins host Sandra Rinomato has focused her career on achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. Whether they are buying or selling a home, setting the stage for an outstanding client relationship and performance are her focus. She has developed her own formula for success: upfront honesty and a "go that extra mile" attitude; effective negotiating skills; expertise; and professionalism. Ms Rinomato is also an active fundraiser for charities in the Toronto area.