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Pre-Sale

Buying a pre-sale? Read the fine print first.

Looking at pre-sale condos in Vancouver? I'll help you check the developer, the floor plan, the deposits and the contract before you commit.

  • 7+Years in real estateLicensed since 2019
  • 248+Homes soldAcross Metro Vancouver
  • Top 10%MLS® Medallion Club3 years in a row
  • 4.9★Google ratingFrom real client reviews
Buying pre-sale with me

The sales centre works for the developer. I work for you.

With a pre-sale you are signing for a home that will not exist for a few years. That is exactly why it helps to have someone on your side, from choosing the project to the day you get the keys.

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  • Choosing the right project

    We compare developers, locations, floor plans and price per square foot against nearby resale homes and other projects.

  • The disclosure statement, read for you

    I go through the disclosure statement, the contract and every amendment, and flag anything that affects you.

  • 7 days

    Using your rescission period

    In BC you can usually cancel within seven days of getting the disclosure statement. We use that week to check everything properly.

  • Deposits that fit your plan

    We map out every deposit and due date, so you are never caught short while the building goes up.

  • Negotiating with the developer

    Incentives, parking, storage, upgrades and terms. I ask for what is possible and make sure it is in writing.

  • Completion and deficiencies

    Updates during construction, financing timing, the walk-through and handover. I am with you to the end.

Contract reviews

Pre-sale condos: know what you are signing before you sign it.

Pre-sale contracts are long and written for the developer. Before you commit, I send you a clear summary of what matters, so we can talk it through during your rescission period.

  • Deposit amounts and every due date
  • Completion dates and how they can change
  • Assignment rules, fees and developer consent
  • Amendments, parking, storage and what is included
Your pre-sale review is ready Mehrdad Haghjoo

I went through the disclosure statement and the contract. Three things to talk about before your seven days are up, starting with the deposit schedule.

  • Deposit scheduleFour payments over two years 20%Plan ahead
  • Assignment clauseDeveloper consent and a fee AllowedRead
  • Completion dateEstimated, can be extended 2028Check
How it works

Pre-sale condos, from shortlist to completion.

A pre-sale takes a few years from contract to keys. Here is how I help at every stage.

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  1. First call

    We talk about your budget, timing and whether you plan to live in it or rent it out.

  2. Shortlist

    Projects that fit your plans, with the developer's track record and what the brochure leaves out.

  3. The contract

    Deposits, dates and the important clauses, explained simply during your seven days.

  4. While it is built

    Updates on construction, deposits and financing, so nothing catches you off guard.

  5. Completion

    The deficiency walk-through, final financing and handover of your keys.

Mehrdad Haghjoo in a hard hat at a pre-sale construction site
Your agent

Buying pre-sale condos with someone on your side of the table.

The people at the sales centre are friendly, but they are paid by the developer. I am not. I will tell you honestly whether a project is worth it, help you understand every page you sign and stay with you until completion.

  • HonestYou'll hear the good and the bad about every home we see.
  • No pressureIt's your timeline, so it's your decision. Always.
  • Quick when it countsWhen the right home comes up, we don't sit on it.
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Plan your numbers

See what pre-sale condos really cost before you commit.

Deposits, GST, transfer tax and your mortgage at completion. Run the numbers, then we will go through them together.

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What clients say about buying pre-sale condos with Mehrdad.

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Questions

Pre-sale condos: common questions.

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Is there a cooling-off period on pre-sale condos?

Yes. Under BC's Real Estate Development Marketing Act you generally have seven days to cancel after you receive the disclosure statement. We use that week to go through everything properly.

How much deposit will I need?

It depends on the project. Deposits are often paid in stages while the building goes up. I'll map out every payment and date before you sign.

Can I sell my contract before completion?

Some contracts allow an assignment, usually with a fee and conditions from the developer, and there are tax rules to think about. We check these clauses before you commit.

Do I pay GST on pre-sale condos?

Yes, GST applies to new homes. First-time buyers may get some or all of it back through the federal First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate, depending on the price. The mortgage calculator shows the GST and rebate for your price.

Do I pay property transfer tax on a new home?

Usually at completion, but BC's newly built home exemption can remove some or all of it below certain prices. The transfer tax calculator shows what applies to you.

What if the completion date changes?

Pre-sale contracts usually give an estimated completion date and allow the developer to extend it within limits. We check those terms before you sign, so you can plan your rent, sale or financing around them.

Do I need a mortgage when I sign?

Not usually, but you should know you'll qualify at completion. I'll connect you with a mortgage broker who works with pre-sales, so your deposits and financing line up.

Does it cost more to use my own agent?

Usually not. In most projects the developer pays the buyer's agent. We'll go over how it works for your purchase, in writing, before we start.

Get in touch

Looking at pre-sale condos? Let's talk.

No obligation and no sales pitch. Just a clear picture of your options, so you can decide what is next.

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