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We spoke to Wahi clients about how they saved money, gained control of the homebuying and selling process, and reduced stress using Wahi\u2019s platform.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.18rem” custom_margin=”||5px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n By Kristin Doucet<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>| 3 minute read<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” date_format=”M j” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||32px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” custom_margin=”||2px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Homebuyers Merdy and Eric received $12,600 cash back through the Wahi MyBuy program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First-time homebuyers Cam and Brittani* were excited to try a digital approach when they embarked on their search for a home using Wahi\u2019s digital platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cChoosing to go with a digital platform for our first homebuying experience was unconventional,\u201d the couple explain, \u201cbut our experience with Wahi was seamless and we were able to purchase our first home with ease!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Simplicity, flexibility and cost were all determining factors in Cam and Brittani\u2019s decision to find their dream home digitally. They were also able to leverage Wahi\u2019s tools and data via the platform, giving them more control over the homebuying process. From booking showings at their convenience to using Wahi\u2019s market insights to find their first home in their desired neighbourhood, the platform provided everything they needed right at their fingertips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHaving 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,\u201d Cam adds.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cam and Brittani were also drawn to Wahi\u2019s lower fees. <\/span>The MyBuy program allows homebuyers to take more ownership of the process <\/span><\/a>and get cash back for the services they don\u2019t need. For this couple, that meant saving 1.5% on the commission.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c[Wahi] offers a nice balance of self-serve experience with the support of a REALTOR\u00ae, and getting $15,000 cash back freed up a lot of money for furniture and renovations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#edf7f3″ custom_padding=”32px||32px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#38505b” header_2_font_size=”2.63rem” header_2_line_height=”3.75rem” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”27px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”3.75rem” header_2_line_height_phone=”32px” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Getting cash back on a home purchase was also what attracted homebuyers Merdy and Erik to Wahi. Self-proclaimed \u201cDIY\u201d people, the couple were not interested in paying for some of the services they could take on themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWahi\u2019s low commission model was the biggest differentiating factor for us. The cash back will help us set up our home and buy furniture,\u201d the couple say. \u201cWhile we had to do a bit more of the legwork ourselves, the money we saved in the end was well worth it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Choosing Wahi\u2019s digital platform meant $12,600 back in Merdy and Eric\u2019s pocket. But beyond the money, the couple found their homebuying experience with Wahi far less stressful than their first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having been outbid on countless properties in the past, they decided to change their approach. \u201cFortunately, our Licensed Wahi Experts, Nathan and Michael, were great cheerleaders and very helpful. After widening our search radius we found our first home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Merdy and Erik also appreciated working with a non-commissioned agent. \u201cThere was no pressure to buy a home that we weren\u2019t 100% in love with, which removed a lot of the stress from the process.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f0faf4″ min_height=”334.8px” custom_padding=”27px||0px|||” global_module=”849″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”49px||61px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#38505b” header_2_font_size=”2.63rem” header_2_line_height=”3.2rem” custom_margin=”||25px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”|5px||5px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”2.63rem” header_2_font_size_phone=”2.4rem” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”3.75rem” header_2_line_height_phone=”2.5rem” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#e8db3a” text_font_size=”20px” text_orientation=”center” min_height=”35.8px” custom_margin=”-24px||32px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|26px||26px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Join Wahi today and find out how easy it is to get real estate<\/a> in the GTA.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” height=”5px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”1px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_divider][wahi_wahiButton url=”\/ca\/en\/real-estate\/sign-up” button_font_color=”#000000″ button_color=”#EB7161″ circle_color=”#000000″ border_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” focus_color=”#000000″ is_white_hover_text=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n GET STARTED<\/p>\n [\/wahi_wahiButton][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Buying or selling a home can be stressful, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. With <\/span>rising interest rates and market ups and downs impacting homeowners<\/span><\/a> across the province, having choice in how you buy or sell a home can bring greater control and ease to the process.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n“I would 150% recommend Wahi to others \u2014 it\u2019s such a great platform and will save you money, which is especially important in this market.”<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
We put the real<\/em> back in real estate.<\/span><\/h2>\n