Spoiler alert: even though the market is shifting, you can still win whether you’re a buyer or a seller! When you work with the right real estate agent, you can make good real estate decisions that fit your lifestyle needs and set you up for financial success–yes, even in our crazy market. Sellers, you’ll want to consider getting your home on the market soon to meet the highest demand. Because our...
Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family? Obviously, you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the kitchen. Here are a few ideas: Do you have old cabinets? You’d be surprised by how much newer they can...
When you have a buyer coming to view your property, you want to make the best impression possible. So, you do the usual things. You clean, tidy and declutter. However, some details are easy to forget. For example: Is there a mat by the front door for shoes, umbrellas, etc.? Did you air out the home as much as possible to get rid of any lingering odours from a pet, recent cooking, etc.? Did...
When considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. They look at trends. They try to time the sale to get the best price for their property. While market conditions certainly can play a role in deciding whether you should sell now rather than later, many other factors can influence that decision...
Is hosting an open house right for you? For many sellers, open houses can seem like a hassle and not worth the time or effort it takes to prepare for one. While an open house isn’t right for every property, it can attract attention and generate buyer interest in your home. In the best cases, an open house can even create the right environment for a bidding war! An open house may be worth it when: -...
Are you the kind of seller who thinks that staging is just another added cost as part of the process of getting your home ready for sale? If you are, you’re definitely going to want to read this. Staging is the process of styling and furnishing your home to show off its best features and help buyers feel like they could see themselves living in the property. Studies have shown that staging can increase...
Are you worried about the real estate market crashing and what that might mean for your home’s value? A lot of homeowners are in the same boat. But let’s get the record straight, with a few basics you need to know! First, the market isn’t likely to crash. Even though our current market has been a bit crazy, it’s very different from the market in 2008. In 2008, the market was built on speculation...
Are you thinking about selling your home? If you are, you’ve probably wondered about how to best go about buying a new home. Do you buy before you sell? Do you sell and then buy a new home? Or are you supposed to do it at the same time? In a normal world with a normal real estate market, you could sell your home and then buy a new home pretty easily. Yes, you could even sell a home and buy at the same...
Asking how much time you should spend viewing properties for sale is a little like asking, “How long should I spend trying on shoes?” The answer seems obvious: As long as it takes to make a decision! Buying a home is significantly more complex than purchasing shoes – and the stakes are higher too! You need to make sure you have all the information necessary to confidently make the best...
Like most homeowners, you probably don’t think of your property as just a building with rooms and a backyard. To you, it’s much more than that. It’s a home. When you walk into your dining room, for example, you don’t merely see the table and chairs. You see memories. You recall laughter with family and friends. It’s emotional.That’s what a home is all about. However, buyers don’t...
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