Buyer Questionnaire · Coquitlam Move-Up Families

Start with a plan — not a listing.

Part 1 takes about 60 seconds — send that and stop there if you like. Parts 2 and 3 are optional; they’re what let me come to our first call with a real shortlist instead of a list of questions.

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The Questionnaire

Tell me what you’re looking for.

Your answers come straight to my inbox. I read every one myself and reply with a written read-back inside 24 hours — no auto-funnel, no call required to get it.

Part 1 of 3 · About you

Your story — the basics

Who you are, when you’d like to move, and what you’ve already seen. Three short sections to set the table.

Contact Information

So I know who you are and how you like to communicate.

Full Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number Optional

Preferred Contact Method

Timing

Your timing drives everything — from strategy to subject clauses.

When are you hoping to buy?

Do you need to sell before you buy?

Your Search So Far

Tell me what’s worked and what hasn’t so far.

Have you seen any homes you really liked?

Have you seen any homes you didn’t like?

How confident do you feel about what you're looking for right now?

In a hurry?

Send what you have so far. Craig will reach out and you can finish the rest by reply, by call, or never — your choice.

Or keep going — the more you share, the more tailored my reply.

Part 2 of 3 · Your home

The shape of the right next home

Type, price range, neighbourhoods, must-haves. This is where we go from “any home” to “the right home for you.”

Property Goals

Type, price range, size, parking — the shape of the home itself.

What type of home are you looking for?

Target Price Range

Minimum Bedrooms

Minimum Bathrooms

Parking Needs

Interior Size Preference

Your Why Behind the Move

The reason behind the move matters more than the features.

Why are you considering a move right now?

What would make this move feel like a win for you?

Location Preferences

Where you’d love to land — and where you wouldn’t.

Preferred Areas / Neighbourhoods

Areas You Do Not Want

Why do these areas appeal to you?

Must-Haves and Nice-to-Haves

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and the non-negotiables.

Your Must-Haves

Your Nice-to-Haves

Your Deal Breakers

As first-time home buyers, we had a myriad of concerns. Craig immediately put us at ease by taking the time to address each of our questions thoroughly and patiently. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. Instead, Craig empowered us with all the facts and options.

— Jeff Kwok · First-time buyer · Google Review

Got the basics? Send it.

You've covered who you are and what you're looking for. Craig has more than enough to start building you a real shortlist.

Or finish Part 3 below — that's the financing, comfort zone, and decision-style block.

Part 3 of 3 · Your plan

Financing, flexibility, and how you decide

The strategy half — where you have room to flex, what your comfort zone looks like, and how you want to make the call when the right home shows up.

Trade-Offs & Flexibility

Where you have real flexibility — this is where deals get done.

If you had to choose, what matters more?

Where are you most willing to compromise?

Financing and Readiness

Pre-approval, down payment, and how ready you are to move.

Have you been pre-approved?

Estimated Down Payment

Financial Comfort & Strategy

Your comfort zone vs. the max your budget could stretch to.

At what price would a home feel like a great deal?

At what price would you feel stretched or uncomfortable?

Lifestyle and Decision-Making

What a successful move actually looks like for your family.

What matters most in your next move?

Who is involved in the decision?

Decision Style

How you process a big decision — and what you’re worried about.

How do you typically make big decisions?

What concerns you most about buying right now?

Anything else I should know?

What happens after you submit

Your answers come directly to my inbox. No auto-funnel, no drip campaign, no bulk list.

I read every submission myself and reply within 24 hours.
You get a written read-back with my honest take inside 24 hours.
If it’s a fit, we book a 20-minute call. If not, you’ll still know your next move.
Your answers stay private — never sold, never shared.

Ready?

Send your questionnaire to Craig.

By submitting, you’re giving Craig the information he needs to guide your search strategically. No spam — ever.

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Quick Answer

What is the first step to buying a home in Coquitlam?

Before showings or MLS links, fill out a 3-5 minute buyer questionnaire so the search is built around your actual non-negotiables — timeline, budget ceiling, neighbourhood priorities, school catchments, and what 'the right home' means to your family. Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025, then prepares a hyper-local buyer roadmap before your first conversation. No generic MLS dumps.

Before we tour homes

Most buyers don’t need more listings — they need a clearer process.

This questionnaire gives us both the same starting picture: what you want, why you want it, what you can’t live without, and where you have real flexibility. It’s 12 short sections — most buyers finish in well under five minutes.

Part 1 · 3 sections About you Contact, timing, and what you’ve already seen.

Part 2 · 4 sections Your home Type, size, bedrooms, neighbourhoods, must-haves.

Part 3 · 5 sections Your plan Financing, comfort zone, trade-offs, decision style.

Finish Send it in Written read-back from Craig within 24 hours.

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604-202-6092

Craig@SoldByCraig.ca · Coquitlam, BC

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