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Homebuyers and Sellers Save Money With Wahi

We spoke to Wahi clients about how they saved money, gained control of the homebuying and selling process, and reduced stress using Wahi’s platform.  

 

By Kristin Doucet | 3 minute read

Mar 6

Merdy and Erik

Homebuyers Merdy and Eric received $12,600 cash back through the Wahi MyBuy program.

First-time homebuyers Cam and Brittani* were excited to try a digital approach when they embarked on their search for a home using Wahi’s digital platform. 

 

“Choosing to go with a digital platform for our first homebuying experience was unconventional,” the couple explain, “but our experience with Wahi was seamless and we were able to purchase our first home with ease!”

 

Simplicity, flexibility and cost were all determining factors in Cam and Brittani’s decision to find their dream home digitally. They were also able to leverage Wahi’s tools and data via the platform, giving them more control over the homebuying process. From booking showings at their convenience to using Wahi’s market insights to find their first home in their desired neighbourhood, the platform provided everything they needed right at their fingertips. 

 

“Having a clear idea of where we wanted to live eliminated a lot of the shopping around and sped up the process for us, and Wahi offered the perfect one-stop shop for all the data and insights we needed to put in an offer,” Cam adds.

 

Cam and Brittani were also drawn to Wahi’s lower fees. The MyBuy program allows homebuyers to take more ownership of the process and get cash back for the services they don’t need. For this couple, that meant saving 1.5% on the commission.

 

“[Wahi] offers a nice balance of self-serve experience with the support of a REALTOR®, and getting $15,000 cash back freed up a lot of money for furniture and renovations.”

“I would 150% recommend Wahi to others — it’s such a great platform and will save you money, which is especially important in this market.”

Getting cash back on a home purchase was also what attracted homebuyers Merdy and Erik to Wahi. Self-proclaimed “DIY” people, the couple were not interested in paying for some of the services they could take on themselves. 

 

“Wahi’s low commission model was the biggest differentiating factor for us. The cash back will help us set up our home and buy furniture,” the couple say. “While we had to do a bit more of the legwork ourselves, the money we saved in the end was well worth it.”

 

Choosing Wahi’s digital platform meant $12,600 back in Merdy and Eric’s pocket. But beyond the money, the couple found their homebuying experience with Wahi far less stressful than their first. 

 

Having been outbid on countless properties in the past, they decided to change their approach. “Fortunately, our Licensed Wahi Experts, Nathan and Michael, were great cheerleaders and very helpful. After widening our search radius we found our first home.”

 

Merdy and Erik also appreciated working with a non-commissioned agent. “There was no pressure to buy a home that we weren’t 100% in love with, which removed a lot of the stress from the process.”

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Buying or selling a home can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With rising interest rates and market ups and downs impacting homeowners across the province, having choice in how you buy or sell a home can bring greater control and ease to the process.

 

That was Sherry’s experience when she chose to sell her home with Wahi. She wanted to sell on her terms and found the Wahi MySell option compelling. 

 

“It’s not a seller’s market out there, so Wahi’s market-leading low-fee model is especially  beneficial right now, and was a big factor in my decision to list my house on the platform,” she explains. 

 

When Sherry listed her home on Wahi, she received her first offer within a week, which was soon followed by a second. “This was not my first home-selling experience, and even though it’s not a seller’s market right now, this was my best selling experience thanks to Wahi.”

 

Not only did Sherry receive offers quickly, she was also able to save on the seller commission without compromise. “I felt so supported and felt like Wahi was working for me,” she adds. 

 

“I would 150% recommend Wahi to others — it’s such a great platform and will save you money, which is especially important in this market.”

 

*Surnames have been omitted for privacy reasons.

Kristin Doucet

Wahi Managing Editor

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