Before viewing

  • Confirm financing and a comfortable monthly budget.
  • Include condo fees, property tax, utilities and insurance.
  • Define preferred areas, building styles, parking and rules.
  • Identify pet, rental, accessibility or age requirements.

At the property

  • Evaluate layout, light, noise, condition and storage.
  • Inspect common areas, parking, exterior and amenities.
  • Ask what the fees include and note visible maintenance.
  • Compare recent sales and competing listings.

During due diligence

  • Review financing, inspection and relevant offer conditions.
  • Obtain and review current condo documents.
  • Confirm parking and storage ownership or assignment.
  • Understand insurance responsibilities and deductibles.
  • Review title and legal issues with a real estate lawyer.

Before possession

  • Arrange insurance and utilities.
  • Complete the agreed walkthrough.
  • Receive keys, fobs, documents and building contacts.
  • Learn move-in rules, bookings and deposits.