I was writing a very detailed email to one of my clients because she is the type to want to know everything and have it explained in uncertain details. While rereading it, I thought that this would be good to have for all of my clients. Then I thought, heck, make it available for ... Continue Reading » about Make Sure You’re Prepared To Make An Offer
The Skinny On a Buyer Representation Agreement
Here’s the Legal Blah, Blah Blah About a Buyer Representation Agreement Translated When you sign a buyer representation agreement, we are joining forces … legally. I’m to represent you, protect you in offers, and ensure I have your best interests in mind. You’ve afforded me this honour so I can ... Continue Reading » about The Skinny On a Buyer Representation Agreement
Is It Worth Renovating Your House Before Listing For Sale?
My phone rang the other day and the strangest thing happened, I answered it. I’m not sure why I did because the majority of the time it’s calls from duct cleaning services based out of country, “digital” marketers who will show me how to rank number one on Google, or, the worst, agents looking for ... Continue Reading » about Is It Worth Renovating Your House Before Listing For Sale?
Ah yes, the Negotiator
They say good things come to those who wait. This weekend a client of mine that has been waiting for a unit to come up in a certain building finally had his wish come true. It’s a new building in Cliffside with not a lot of turnover. Ciffside is an up-and-coming neighbourhood and I can actually ... Continue Reading » about Ah yes, the Negotiator
Using An Out-Of-Area Agent
Don’t. Well, most times. There are agents that can still provide good service even if they are not based in the immediate area, but I find most houses listed with an out-of-area agent are poorly represented. Here are some of the issues I find, starting with this house in my neck of the woods. ... Continue Reading » about Using An Out-Of-Area Agent
Would you go to Facebook to help decide on an agent to sell your home?
While perusing my local neighbourhood Facebook group, someone posted that she had narrowed her list of real estate agents to two and wanted some advice on which to choose. Some of the suggestions were on point and valid, others were simply made by clueless individuals. Unsurprisingly there ... Continue Reading » about Would you go to Facebook to help decide on an agent to sell your home?