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Home Buyers know that 'Pre-Approval' a minimum requirement. But being preapproved by the 'right lender' is just as important.
How do you find that perfect lender? By watching this video, … thats how!


Here are some of the most common questions Home-Buyers have:


Q: Whats the best way to FIND a house in Winnipeg? Go to Open Houses? Looking thru real estate magazines? Search individual agents websites?

A: Magazines are often published once a month, or perhaps once a week. By the time a listing makes it into print, it’s most often already sold or accepting offers. Open Houses can be very hectic, and you end up ‘rubbing elbows’ with lots of other visitors. The Best Way? Work with one REALTOR® who can show you ALL the listings. Someone like, say, me for example. Watch this video.

Q: Why should I work with a REALTOR®. I can find the houses on my own!

A: FINDING them is just a small part of what real estate agents can do for you. Once you find a nice house, I can help you evaluate it, offer advice on how to structure your offer to make it more acceptable (thereby winning any possible bidding war), and I can even help you get pre-approved by a great lender. Please watch this video.

Q: My checking account is with a bank. Can’t I just go there to be pre-approved?

A: In this fast market, every buyer knows that pre-approval is required, so EVERY buyer already does that. It’s no longer sufficient just to be pre-approved, its actually more important to be pre-approved by the RIGHT lender. To find out HOW you do that, watch this video.

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I update this Blog on a regular basis, adding new listings, market updates, news and interesting (well, at least I think they’re interesting) pieces of information. You can make sure that you receive the posts by two ways: Subscribe to the RSS (check the toolbar along the bottom of the screen) or fill in this form and you’ll get the latest blog posts via e-mail, once a week.


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Bo Kauffmann of Remax Performance Realty is the recipient of the 2009 Silver Medallion Award from Winnipeg REALTORS®, the Platinum Club Award from Remax, and is one of Winnipeg’s top-producing Real Estate Agents. Check out his website at WinnipegHomeFinder, follow him on Twitter or email him at boknowshomes@gmail.com

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How to find a house or condo in Winnipeg

by Bo on February 7, 2010

Buyers looking for a great house or condo have several options when it comes to searching. They can go alone, 'surf' the net, or work with a REALTOR® who can help them find what they're looking for. Here is the best way to go….


Here are some of the most common questions Home-Buyers have:


Q: Whats the best way to FIND a house in Winnipeg? Go to Open Houses? Looking thru real estate magazines? Search individual agents websites?

A: Magazines are often published once a month, or perhaps once a week. By the time a listing makes it into print, it’s most often already sold or accepting offers. Open Houses can be very hectic, and you end up ‘rubbing elbows’ with lots of other visitors. The Best Way? Work with one REALTOR® who can show you ALL the listings. Someone like, say, me for example. Watch this video.

Q: Why should I work with a REALTOR®. I can find the houses on my own!

A: FINDING them is just a small part of what real estate agents can do for you. Once you find a nice house, I can help you evaluate it, offer advice on how to structure your offer to make it more acceptable (thereby winning any possible bidding war), and I can even help you get pre-approved by a great lender. Please watch this video.

Q: My checking account is with a bank. Can’t I just go there to be pre-approved?

A: In this fast market, every buyer knows that pre-approval is required, so EVERY buyer already does that. It’s no longer sufficient just to be pre-approved, its actually more important to be pre-approved by the RIGHT lender. To find out HOW you do that, watch this video.

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I update this Blog on a regular basis, adding new listings, market updates, news and interesting (well, at least I think they’re interesting) pieces of information. You can make sure that you receive the posts by two ways: Subscribe to the RSS (check the toolbar along the bottom of the screen) or fill in this form and you’ll get the latest blog posts via e-mail, once a week.


Want to receive our blog posts via e-mail? Simply subscribe below!
* indicates required




Bo Kauffmann of Remax Performance Realty is the recipient of the 2009 Silver Medallion Award from Winnipeg REALTORS®, the Platinum Club Award from Remax, and is one of Winnipeg’s top-producing Real Estate Agents. Check out his website at WinnipegHomeFinder, follow him on Twitter or email him at boknowshomes@gmail.com

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Why Buyers should have their own REALTOR®

February 7, 2010 Blog

If you’re thinking of buying a house or condo, there are several methods you can use. Why work with a REALTOR®? This video explains some of the main reasons.

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3 Ingredients to creating a Bidding War

February 6, 2010 Blog

Home Sellers in Winnipeg have, on many occasions, been able to benefit from "bidding wars" on their homes. These situations of multiple offers do NOT happen by accident. Skillful Listing Agents help create the environment to give home-sellers the best opportunity at receiving several offers at the same time.

Here are a few [...]

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Free “Internet Home Evaluations”: How do they work?

February 6, 2010 Blog

Home Sellers who are curious about the value of their homes have access to so-called "Free Over the Internet Home Evaluations". How do they work, and are they worth what you're paying?

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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HomeSeller Question #1: Full-Price Offer

February 6, 2010 Blog

Winnipeg Home Seller asks the question: "If I list with a REALTOR and get a full-price offer, am I obligated to accept that offer?"
This video explains the answer, and is aimed at anyone thinking of selling their home or condo in Winnipeg.

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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Questions to ask your Listing Agent

February 6, 2010 Blog

As a home-seller, you have about 1500 REALTORS® in Winnipeg, all looking to help you sell your property. Here is a set of questions you might want to ask your prospective agent.

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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Vlog #12: New Blog for Winnipeg Home Buyers and Sellers

February 4, 2010 Blog

Here is a new Blog site for Winnipeg Real Estate buyers and sellers. Filled with video and written blog posts, information for anyone interested in buying or selling real estate in Winnipeg.

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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Vlog #11: Realtors are NOT created equal, part 2

January 31, 2010 Blog

With approx. 1500 Real Estate Agents in and around Winnipeg, how does the home-seller choose? All agents are NOT equal, and here is a visual demonstration of how they can differ on just one point.

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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Vlog #10: Buyers for your home

January 30, 2010 Blog

Real Estate Agents send out letters to neighbourhoods, proclaiming :"I have buyers for your home"… how realistic are those letters? Find out in this video…

You can find my website at WinnipegHomeFinder
You can follow me on Twitter

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