1/22/2012 3:11:00 PM
Successful downsizing from a 3500+ sq ft home to a downtown condo
When moving downtown, the first thing that you should do is make sure you pick an area that you really like. Last year I helped two couples downsize and the “happiest” one of them moved into condo near the St. Lawrence Market. They love the fact ...
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1/16/2012 5:25:00 PM
Using a Sense of Smell to Sell Your Home
Ever walk into someone’s home and just get a feeling? Buying a home is a complex process. When marketing a home you may think that you’ve got the left and right brain people covered by providing a ton of facts, floor plans, having it staged, and ...
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1/5/2012 9:57:00 AM
Poll Results! Team vs. Individual Realtor®
Over the past few months I’ve been running a completely unscientific poll on my website to see if people would rather work with an individual Realtor or a team. I was looking as it as one (of the many) ways to figure out how to grow and structure my ...
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12/22/2011 11:36:00 AM
I’m pre-approved. Do I need a financing clause?
Yes, but if you’re a huge risk taker, No… Here’s why There are really two stages to getting a mortgage; The Mortgage Pre-Approval, and the Appraisal. Before you go looking at homes & condos you should get a mortgage pre-approval so you ...
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12/8/2011 2:41:00 PM
Why am I paying rent in the new condo I just bought?
Short answer: You don’t own it yet. Let me explain… Moving into a newly built condo is quite different than moving into an existing condo. You actually don’t own the condo suite you bought yet (even if you moved in!!). Let me explain… ...
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11/28/2011 5:24:00 PM
You are Not in Control (and Neither am I)
Over the years I’ve been asked a number of times whether it’s better to sell or buy first. What I’ve come to realize is that it’s best to start doing both at the same time because you never know when your home will sell and you never ...
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11/22/2011 12:48:00 PM
Free, Simple ways to make your offer better
There are a number of ways to make your offer better without costing you any more money. The impact of the tips below depends on how they are perceived by the Seller and their Realtor, but in my experience they’ve all had a positive effect. We all know ...
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11/16/2011 5:54:00 PM
Poll: Would you rather work with an individual Realtor or one that leads a team of Realtors?
I’ve often wondered if the general public is more interested in working with a single Realtor®, or a Realtor® that has a team of other Realtors® working for them. In my experience the leaders of the Real Estate Teams generally look after ...
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11/13/2011 1:12:00 PM
Do I really need to finish that renovation before I list?
The short version is YES. While I was out with a referred client a few weeks ago we booked a showing at a house that had a lot of "Original Charm" according to the listing. Oh! it also said that it needed a little TLC. Well, the house was amazing! ...
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11/13/2011 11:28:00 AM
A Few tips for selling a home in the Fall
The Fall is here, and the real estate market in Toronto is slowing down. It’s taking longer to sell a house or condo now, but there are some simple things that you can do to make yours stand out and possibly sell a lot faster!! Making your home stand ...
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