Buyer Questionnaire · Coquitlam Move-Up Families

Start with a plan — not a listing.

Three to five minutes. The same questionnaire I send every Coquitlam move-up family I work with. By the time we talk, we’re already aligned on timing, neighbourhood, and what “the right home” looks like.

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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.

Timing

Your timing drives everything — from strategy to subject clauses.

Your Search So Far

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

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.

Your Why Behind the Move

The reason behind the move matters more than the features.

Location Preferences

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

Must-Haves and Nice-to-Haves

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

Craig asked better questions up front than the two agents we’d already interviewed. By the time we started touring homes, he already knew which Burke Mountain streets were worth driving past and which ones to skip entirely.
— Jeff & Alanna K. · Burke Mountain move-up buyers

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.

Financing and Readiness

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

Financial Comfort & Strategy

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

Lifestyle and Decision-Making

What a successful move actually looks like for your family.

Decision Style

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

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 — usually same-day.
  • 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.

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 Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 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.
Talk to Craig directly
604-202-6092
Craig@theMACNABS.com · Coquitlam, BC
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