Real Estate

  • The Skinny On a Buyer Representation Agreement

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    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 feed my family and keep…

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  • Ah yes, the Negotiator

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    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…

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  • Would you go to Facebook to help decide on an agent to sell your home?

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    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 were agents that seemed to think now would…

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  • Using An Out-Of-Area Agent

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    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. Listed…

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  • Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers

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    You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make…

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  • Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers

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    Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to…

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