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Focusing on Experience and Understanding

In your quest for the perfect home, you've come to the right place. At DR Real Estate Group, we're here to make your dream home a reality. Let's navigate this exciting journey together, ensuring you find the ideal property.

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We understand that transitioning to a new phase of life often involves significant decisions about your home. With years of experience supporting retirees and empty nesters like you in making these moves, we approach each situation with care, respect, and a deep understanding of the unique considerations involved in downsizing your home and embracing a simpler lifestyle.

Your Partner in Simplifying Your Life

Our comprehensive downsizing services are designed to take the stress out of the process, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your next chapter, whether that involves more travelling freedom or simply enjoying a low-maintenance home. We offer support with:

Organizing and Decluttering:

Helping you thoughtfully declutter and organize your belongings for a fresh start.

Education on Rightsizing:

We provide clear guidance on rightsizing your home to find a space that perfectly suits your current and future needs.

Selling Your Current Home:

Our expert real estate services ensure a smooth and successful sale of your property, allowing you to move forward with confidence.

Finding Your Ideal New Home:

Helping you discover and secure a home that aligns with your lifestyle, whether you're seeking a smaller home, a condo, or a bungalow without stairs.

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Connecting and Learning Together

We believe in empowering you with knowledge and fostering a sense of community for those over 50 considering the transition to simplified living. That’s why we regularly host informative events designed specifically for you. Our sessions feature guest speakers including:

Reverse Mortgage Experts:

Providing insights into how a reverse mortgage can be a financial tool for seniors in retirement.

Certified Financial Planners:

Offering guidance on financial planning for retirement and making informed decisions about your assets.

Professional Organizers:

Sharing practical tips and strategies for decluttering and organizing your home effectively.

Manual Osteopaths:

Discussing the benefits of osteopathy for maintaining mobility and well-being in your golden years.

Keep an eye on our social media for news on upcoming downsizing seminars and community events!

 

Dedicated Expertise You Can Trust

Will and Riyad of the DR Real Estate Group hold the Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
(SRES®) designation. This specialized training equips them with a deep understanding of the

unique housing needs and preferences of adults age 50 and over. Their expertise ensures you
receive knowledgeable and empathetic guidance throughout your downsizing journey and
transition to retirement living.

Valuable Resources at Your Fingertips

We’ve taken time to compile resources specifically tailored to retirees and empty nesters
considering downsizing and embracing a low-maintenance lifestyle.

 

Check out our:
â—Ź Downsizing Guide: Your guide to a smooth downsizing transition.
● Seller’s Guide: A comprehensive guide to selling your home with confidence.
â—Ź Monthly Market Update Newsletter: Understand the Durham real estate market!
Saman (CPA) provides a clear and concise breakdown of the latest stats.


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downsizing and retirement living in the Durham Region!

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Searching For Your Home? You’ve Come To The Right Place

In your quest for the perfect home, you’ve come to the right place. At DR Real Estate Group, we are dedicated to making your dream home a reality. With our expert guidance, we’ll navigate this exciting journey together, ensuring you find the ideal property that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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FAQ

Consider your income, existing debts, credit score, and the down payment you can afford. The best way to determine your buying power, is to connect with a Consult with a mortgage broker.

I work with a group team of mortgage professionals who can help you with this process. I am more than happy to make an introduction.

Before you start your home search, it’s crucial to determine your budget, get pre-approved for a mortgage, and identify your priorities and preferences for your future home.

I work with a group team of mortgage professionals who can help you with this process. I am more than happy to make an introduction.

To make a competitive offer, be prepared with a pre-approval. I present current market conditions to all my clients, and explain to them the what the market views as a competitive offer. At times, this might mean forgoing the financing and inspection clause. 

Besides offering a competitive price, consider including a personalized offer letter, being flexible on closing dates, and showing financial readiness with a large deposit and pre-approval letter.

A home inspection is crucial to identify potential issues with the property. It provides you with a comprehensive overview of the home’s condition and can help you make informed decisions before finalizing the purchase.
With the help of an home inspector, we can determine what costs would be incurred. in the near future.

Yes, there are programs such as the (i) First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, (ii) the Home Buyers’ Plan, (iii) Land Transfer Tax Rebate, and (iv) First Home Savings Plan that offer financial assistance and tax benefits for first-time buyers. Your realtor can help you explore these options.

Closing costs typically range from 1.5% to 4% of the home’s purchase price. They include expenses like land transfer tax, legal fees, and home inspection costs. I can provide a detailed estimate based on your specific situation.

The closing process can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days. Factors include the complexity of the deal, financing approval, time required by your bank and real estate lawyer, and negotiation terms.

I have personally helped clients close on a deal as fast as 12 days.

Consider factors such as proximity to work, schools, amenities, safety, and the overall vibe of the community.

I have the necessary tools in place to provide data on these requirements.

Common clauses include financing, home inspection, and appraisal. Including these safeguards provides you with the opportunity to renegotiate or withdraw your offer if necessary.

In addition, we protect our clients best interest by including clauses to ensure all chattels and fixtures are in good working order, there are no outstanding work orders on the property, all major renovations are completed with a building permit,  there are no material latent defects and much more.

A deposit is a sum of money provided by the buyer as a show of good faith and commitment to the purchase of the property. It is usually given when the buyer submits an offer to purchase, and the offer is accepted by the seller. The deposit is often provided within 24 Hours and is held in trust, often by the seller’s real estate brokerage, until the deal is finalized.

The down payment is a crucial part of the homebuying process, and the percentage required can vary, with 20% of purchase price being a common benchmark. In some cases, buyers may be eligible for mortgage programs that allow for a lower down payment.

The deposit provided is part of the downpayment.

Yes! I have a list of trusted professionals that I recommend to all my clients. This list includes: Mortgage Professionals, Real Estate Lawyers, Insurance Providers, Professional Movers, Professional Home Inspectors, Electricians, Plumbers, Handymen, and many more.

Client Testimonials

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Faris El Jundi
04:20 20 Nov 24
Saman Habibi was an incredible guide throughout my year-long search for the perfect home. His patience, knowledge, and genuine dedication stood out as we viewed countless properties and navigated an ever-changing market. He provided endless advice, always tailored to my needs, and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Saman’s professionalism and unwavering support made a complex journey feel manageable, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, trustworthy agent who truly puts their clients first.
Robert Donaghey
19:23 29 Oct 24
Saman was very through throughout the process and went to great lengths to introduce us to the proper contractors to get inspections, etc., completed. We will certainly use Saman as our real estate agent on our future transactions.
Shannon Goddard
16:07 18 Oct 24
If you’re looking for a client centric and honest real estate agent who truly understands the market, Saman Habibi is the agent for you.

We were beyond thrilled with our experience working with Saman Habibi of the Durham Region Group (DR Group). Saman is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also exceptionally trustworthy and honest. He took the time to understand our needs, making us feel completely confident throughout the entire process of finding the perfect home in the Durham Region housing market. In working with us, Saman endured a very lengthy home finding/buying journey as we looked to find our forever home in a very specific location at a very specific price range that quite honestly post pandemic, no longer existed. At the end, Saman was able to find us that forever home in our very specific location and well within our budget. His level of understanding, patience and commitment to us throughout this time was unwavering and we could not be happier.

In buying a home with Saman as our agent, he was fully committed to ensuring that every step was seamless, with his client-centric approach making us feel like his top priority. His background as a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), arms him with a very strong analytical and financial skillset that helped us determine the right market value for our buy making the whole process more simple and less stressful.

When it came to selling our house, Saman’s deep understanding of real estate trends got us the best results possible. He not only sold our home above asking price (+10%) but did so in a remarkably short timeframe (1 day) at a time when home sales in the Durham Region area were declining YOY and at an annual low. His analytical and strategic approach coupled with a strong pulse on the market was paramount in delivering these results.

His honest and positive demeanor, attention to detail and genuine fortitude in working hard to get us the home we wanted within budget is what I believe sets him apart from other agents. Simply put, everyone in the transaction likes working with Saman. You feel good being represented by an agent who conducts business the way Saman does.

If you're a first time buyer who needs guidance or an experienced buyer/seller looking for a trustworthy, honest, and 100% client-focused real estate agent in Durham Region, we highly recommend Saman Habibi of the DR Group. You'd be hard pressed to find a better agent.

-S.Goddard
SHARON ISEMAN
20:33 22 Aug 24
From day one Saman was tremendously helpful. We didn't want to remain in our home while it was getting ready to be sold and after the For Sale sign went up. He found us a number of places to consider and took us to view them. He made useful suggestions regarding preparing the house and recommended workmen to do the jobs at reasonable cost. Regarding his personality, he was always very courteous, professional, accommodating to our time and tastes and cheerful. All in all, Saman is a hardworking, quiet-spoken man and certainly got the job done to our complete satisfaction. I would recommend him to anyone.
Kayla Hong
20:21 08 Jul 24
Saman is a phenomenal agent and super easy to work with. What we find most valuable is he's investor-friendly and has that valuable pair of eyes to identify both the advantages and issues with the properties we saw. Over our 'longer than expected' home shopping journey, he took us to see many properties and was always very patient to explain things to us---very new home buyers who also are interested in having investment properties. He knows Durham Region like the back of his hands and is always able to tell us which neighorhoods are more desirable and which might not be quite as much, as he's a long-time Durham resident himself. So don't hesitate to work with Saman! He's the guy who will make your home shopping and selling a breeze! Cannot wait to have more work done with him in the future!
Dave Smith
17:46 08 Jul 24
If you ever need a excellent realtor than you need to go with the best Saman Habibi. He assisted us from pillar to post and got us more then we listed for. Saman is the MAN.
Di Ane
15:34 07 Jan 24
Selling and buying a property can be an intimidating process, but working with Saman made it a breeze. I was looking for someone I could trust, someone who knows the market inside out, and Saman exceeded my expectations. He is a true expert in his field, with a proven track record of success.

Throughout the sale of my property, Saman went above and beyond to ensure that everything was taken care of. Even though I was 9 months pregnant at the time, he was patient and forward-thinking, always considering my unique circumstances. His advice was sound and he took care of every detail, leaving me with peace of mind.

I cannot recommend Saman highly enough. If you're looking for a real estate professional who will go the extra mile for you, look no further. I look forward to working with Saman in the future.
Alex Henderson
20:59 20 Dec 23
I have personally known Saman for nearly twenty years and have worked with him professionally since 2021. I can say with confidence that Saman genuinely cares about his clients, and utilizes his expertise as both a realtor and chartered accountant as a means of providing excellent service time and time again.
Christopher Ioannou
01:13 29 Nov 23
Saman is one of a kind. Super knowledgeable, always came prepared to showings and was able to answer any questions we had. We tasked him with purchasing our home and selling our condo and he executed flawlessly. Top dollar for a condo in this market is unheard of all while securing our house way under budget. You can stop your search for a realtor here..he's worth it..and I don't say that too often.
Sydney Atkinson
22:23 04 May 23
Saman came highly recommended to us and we could not have been in better hands! He is professional and extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market. In our initial meeting for selling our home, he was very prepared and proposed different marketing strategies that proved to be very successful. Our concerns and questions about listing and timing were addressed promptly. Saman took the time understand our goals and expectations and built an effective strategy which made the entire process seamless. He is a very strong communicator and it is reflected in his negotiating skills.
We highly recommend Saman. It was a genuine pleasure working with him!
Philippe Alberigo
00:10 08 Nov 19
I attended one of Saman's First Time Home Buyers Seminar. I thought Saman did an excellent Job explaining the new mortgage stress test rules, steps to take when purchasing your first house & options people have to enter into the housing market. Saman understands the Durham market & brings a different approach being a Charter Accountant. I will be using Saman as my agent for my next purchase.
Diane Hansen
22:41 30 Sep 24
My partner and myself were first time home buyers and Will helped finding our first home. Will was very helpful, we didn’t feel pressured into buying anything, he was honest and gave us more insite into the home buying process. We would recommend him as a realtor to any of our family or friends.
Maxine D
02:03 24 Jul 24
It was a pleasure working with Will from DR Group! I've worked with him multiple times and referred him as well. I listed my home with Will and he was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and paid close attention to details. He was always prompt in responding to my messages. I also like the fact that Will is also very involve in his community, promoting local businesses! He is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him.
Cheryl L
22:23 05 Jun 24
I am so glad I chose Will as my real estate agent. His professionalism, knowledge and expertise combined with his patient approach made a very stressful situation very smooth and successful. Will went above and beyond to support me. He was always available and communicated each step of the process to ensure I understand and addressed all of my questions. I highly recommend Will to anyone looking for top-notch real estate services.
Jay Dart
00:34 23 Apr 24
Romi Raina
20:25 15 Apr 24
Working with Will was a total pleasure. He is very approachable and easy to talk to. I was impressed with his attention to detail and diligent work ethic.
Nikki Chamberlain
16:27 15 Apr 24
My husband and I have been lucky enough to work with Will selling our home as well as purchasing our new one. From the moment we meet him we just clicked. He took the time to really listen to our needs and always made us feel like a priority. Would definitely recommend working with Will and his team!!
Alex Cyr
00:08 07 Feb 24
I'm incredibly grateful for Will at, Right at Home Realty. His guidance and support have been instrumental in my growth as a real estate professional. Will exemplifies professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable partner in their real estate journey. Thank you, Will, for your continued mentorship!
Joseph Idun
02:48 06 Nov 24
We had an amazing experience working with Riyad to purchase our first home! From start to finish, Riyad was incredibly patient, attentive, and dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible. He took the time to explain every step and made sure we were comfortable and well-informed throughout. His professionalism and commitment to our needs truly made this experience enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Danele Felthman
16:01 18 Oct 24
I’ve been working with Riyad over the last year and I cannot recommend him enough. His knowledge of the industry, individual housing markets, and strategies are a huge asset to anyone looking to buy or sell. He also actively participates in the community he believes in.
Aaron Carlo Rodriguez
22:32 22 Aug 24
Riyad is the best in the game. Guaranteed. Very professional & courteous from the get go. Got us the best price for both selling & buying. I would 100% recommend Riyad to anyone that's looking to sell their property or purchasing a new home.
Ashley Connor
17:40 22 Aug 24
Working with Riyad to sell our first home in South-East Ajax was a positive experience. His professionalism, local market knowledge, and commitment helped make the process smooth and manageable. Riyad provided valuable assistance in preparing our home for listing with his network of contractors, ensuring it was ready to attract potential buyers.

He guided us through each step, allowing us to quickly sell our home with a profitable outcome. We appreciate his efforts and would recommend him to others looking to buy or sell their home.
The ODonohue
19:08 14 May 24
Re: Riyad Ali. I have done 13 real estate transactions over the past 50 years. Riyad Ali is by far the best agent ever. He offered no hard sell, a smart marketing plan, consistent feedback and excellent ongoing information. Riyad, You're an A+, A+ John
Dino Kalo
16:11 15 Apr 24
We had the pleasure of working with Riyad, and I must say he was an exceptional realtor. Riyads unwavering dedication, quick responsiveness, and genuine kindness truly stood out. He was a strong advocate for us throughout the process, and his assistance was invaluable. I highly recommend Riyad to anyone looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond.
Nikki Chamberlain
22:21 13 Apr 24
Recently had the pleasure of working with Riyad and Will. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process they made sure they were readily available to answer any and all questions. They always made us feel like a priority and accommodated our last minute requests to go view properties. We used Riyad and Will not only to sell our house but also to purchase our new home since our experience was so amazing. Definitely recommend these guys!!
Mika
22:09 15 Dec 23
I've been working with Riyad to purchase my first home and honestly, it's been such a great experience. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable and goes the extra mile to ensure that you are informed of your decisions and know all possible options. Prior to working with Riyad, I was really overwhelmed with the current market and knowing where to start but Riyad has helped guide me and answers my many questions. He has a really good network and is connected to all the right people that you would need when making a home purchase. I feel confident and excited about my decision!
Valerie Venditti
10:41 09 Nov 23
Riyad was wonderful at both selling our home and finding our new home that met all the requirements. Riyad is always readily available and was so attentive and took the time to explain everything in detail . We found that Riyad was very knowledgeable, professional and dedicated in helping us find the perfect home. He is very accommodating and ensured that we were educated on any potential risks of any purchases of certain properties. Thank you so much, Riyad for all your help. We are incredibly grateful!!!

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