I am a softy. I can never stay mad at my wife or kids for very long. I put up with a lot of headache clients—more than I care to remember. Actually, this is now a New Year's resolution: I will walk away from nuisance people when my gut tells me so. My gut has always been right. The latest ... Continue Reading » about Here to help, not be a pushover.
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Real Estate vs. The Soul: Confessions of a Reluctant Writer
If I'm not writing, all I think about is what I will write about. The topics are great. The pacing is perfect. Entire articles perfectly written that grab the readers attention and provide me the authority and proof that homeowners are looking for in order to hire me to sell their home. The ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate vs. The Soul: Confessions of a Reluctant Writer
The “Your Home Sold Guarantee” – A Real Estate Mirage?
In the world of real estate, flashy promises and bold guarantees are as common as "For Sale" signs. One of the most alluring and perhaps deceptive is the “Your Home Sold Guarantee.” It sounds like a dream come true, especially if you're eager to sell quickly. Who wouldn’t want the peace of mind ... Continue Reading » about The “Your Home Sold Guarantee” – A Real Estate Mirage?
Could you please inquire with the owners if they are willing to rent to own?
Being an enthusiastic thrifter of CDs, books, and phones, I spend a lot of time on Facebook marketplace looking for good deals. There is a default message you can click to send a quick message to a seller asking if the item is still available. “Hi. Is this still available?” A lot of sellers ... Continue Reading » about Could you please inquire with the owners if they are willing to rent to own?
Unsexy Preparation Is What Will Sell Your Home – Part 1
I recently had my ensuite washroom renovated. Each evening, after the contractor left, I would go in and take photos to document the process. The first couple of times, the changes were immediate and, dare I say it, exciting. But on the third to fifth day, progress seemed to slow down, and there ... Continue Reading » about Unsexy Preparation Is What Will Sell Your Home – Part 1
Who Do You Blame For Not Being Able To Buy A Home?
I get it; everyone wants a bad guy to blame all their problems on. For people who think they’re entitled to own a home yet have complained about home prices in Toronto, even when they could have bought a house in 2006 in the East End, Leslieville, and the Junction for $500,000, they blame ... Continue Reading » about Who Do You Blame For Not Being Able To Buy A Home?