Before I provide a little dissertation on the issues related to selling your home without the aid of a Realtor let me first openly disclose to you the reader that I am a licenced Realtor. I mention that up front so that you might hopefully suspend any cynicism regarding bias on my part and allow yourself to focus on the reasoning and facts supporting my comments. After all, buying and selling a home is one of your most important financial considerations, so it's likewise important to be objective and discerning about information relating to that key transaction. READ MORE >

This is one of the most crucial aspects to selling your home and where good advice from your Realtor can make all the difference. It’s their job to know the current real estate market and to be aware of other properties currently for sale in your area. This knowledge and experience will be invaluable when determining an appropriate asking price.   READ MORE >

It’s a valid question and the simple answer is security and efficiency. The Canadian Real Estate industry is a highly regulated and governed industry. The result of this governance is an extremely efficient market system that affords all participants a high level of protection in conducting real estate transactions as well as a method of recourse where issues arise.  READ MORE >

If you’re a current home-owner considering looking for a new house, you may be wondering what your strategy should be. Should you wait to find the perfect new home before you listing your current home or do you sell first and then look around?  Here are a few options to think about:  READ MORE >

Remember, buyers are searching for a “home”- a place they can imagine settling down and raising a family.  As a seller, your goal is to cultivate these feelings through the property you’re selling.  A buyer’s emotional response is triggered early - within minutes of pulling into your driveway, buyers have formed an impression they’ll carry with them through the rest of the showing. So ensure you’ve done everything you can to encourage a positive response to your house from the very first moment they see it. It is essential that your home possess what’s called curb appeal.  Go stand on the opposite curb and observe your property and compare it to your neighbours’. Concentrate on the following areas: READ MORE >

Choosing a Realtor is a decision that could ultimately cost or save you thousands of dollars.  It requires doing some homework and asking the right questions.  Keep in mind the person you choose will be handling almost every aspect of the largest financial transaction of your life.  Experience, interests and expertise vary, so you should be asking very specific questions in order to make sure the Realtor you choose is someone you feel confident will represent your best interests.  Here is a list of questions you can use as a guide: READ MORE >

The asking prices of most homes indicate the current state of the market and usually mirror what similar homes in the area have recently sold for.  In determining a selling price, a Seller must balance the desire to draw the highest offer with finding a price reasonable enough to attract interest and ultimately offers. While most Realtors advise their clients to consider this equation when pricing their home, remember that some homes are not properly priced.  READ MORE >

There’s no set formula to follow in figuring out an offer price. It involves research and comparisons that vary with every situation.  You’ll need to look at sales of comparable homes and factor in things like the condition of the property, the current market and the Seller’s circumstances.  With this information, you’ll be able to determine a fair price range and from there, set the amount you’re willing to offer.  READ MORE >

The sheer number and scope of the details involved with selling your home can become overwhelming if you let them. Your realtor should be able to help you break them down into manageable, achievable steps. That said, there are several pitfalls to be aware of during the home-selling process. Here are the six most common to avoid.  READ MORE >

If your home didn’t sell during its first appearance on the market, don’t get discouraged. The reasons it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with the property itself or the market.   Other factors may have influenced the outcome.   READ MORE >