Sellers

As A Seller What Will I Make on the Sale of My Home

Posted on May 1, 2009. Filed under: Downsizing, Expired Listings, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

When I meet with prospective sellers, one of the components of my presentation is the sellers net sheet.  The seller net sheet simply anticipates the money you will receive from the home sale, once all fees and charges are settled.
The seller net sheet calculates your closing proceeds after you enter variables such as your mortgage [...]

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It’s All In the Price

Posted on March 21, 2009. Filed under: Downsizing, Expired Listings, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The top three reasons homes don’t sell are
3.  Condition
2. Location
1. Price

When pricing a house it is best to compare apples with apples or the most similar homes in the area that have sold recently.  Also be sure to look at expired listings (to see what does not work as far as price is concerned) and [...]

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Spring Listings

Posted on March 17, 2009. Filed under: Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: , , , , , |

Well we are half way through March break and now is the time to finish any home projects before getting your home listed for the busy spring market.  There are lots of home buyers ramping up and ready to look at homes but their is a lack of quality listings for them to view.
After march [...]

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Promises Made, Promises Kept.

Posted on March 14, 2009. Filed under: Downsizing, Expired Listings, Information, Real Estate, Sellers, Toronto | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Your home listing has expired, and you may be feeling discouraged, confused, or frustrated.  Sometimes a fresh perspective is in order.  You have the opportunity to change the game plan, break the status quo, and start out with a clean slate and let my energy, creativity, and enthusiasm work for you.
Your home will have many [...]

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GST-PST Harmonization

Posted on February 27, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Real Estate, Sellers |

February 24, 2009 – In recent weeks, Ontario Premier McGuinty has publicly indicated that the provincial government may consider combining the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) with the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) into one harmonized sales tax. The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has indicated its opposition to this proposal and is continuing to monitor [...]

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Province Introduces Legislation to Require Home Energy Audits

Posted on February 27, 2009. Filed under: Information, Real Estate, Sellers |

February 24, 2009 – The provincial government has introduced legislation, Bill 150, the Green Energy Act, which, if passed, would require mandatory home energy audits prior to the sale of a home. This legislation has not yet been passed and is not yet in effect. 
Details 
Under the proposed Green Energy Act, home owners would be required to provide information regarding [...]

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9 Secrets to Selling Your House Fast in a Slow Market

Posted on February 14, 2009. Filed under: Downsizing, Expired Listings, Information, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: , , , , |

Selling a house in a slow real estate market can be difficult. In times like these, it’s not enough to simply list your home and wait; you actually have to sell your home. No one really wants to sell anything when the market is bad, however, it’s not impossible to sell your house in these conditions. It [...]

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Calling All Downsizers

Posted on February 14, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Downsizing, Real Estate, Sellers, Toronto | Tags: , , , , , |

I have been approached by a Television Production Company in Toronto to film a 5-10 minute demo on a family who is downsizing.  The reason for downsizing does not matter.  They want to follow a family who is searching for a smaller place.  Call me immediately so I can let the production company know (416-518-8188). [...]

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Amazing Rates on Mortgages

Posted on January 22, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Investors, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: |

I am able to offer some amazing mortgage rates now to my clients since the Bank of Canada reduced their rates this week. Now the banks are passing the savings onto you.
You could receive a:

5-Year Closed/Fixed at 3.65%
3-Year Closed/Fixed at 3.25%
Refinancing 5-Year Closed/Fixed 4.09%
Variable mortgage at 3.25%.

For every $100,000 of mortgage you save approximately [...]

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Realtor Black Hole!

Posted on January 20, 2009. Filed under: Buyers, Information, Real Estate, Sellers | Tags: , , |

Have you ever signed up for buyer information on a Realtor’s website only to never hear from them?  Did you ask for a market evaluation and never receive it?
Many Internet users expect a very quick response to their inquiry because that is the level of service they have found from the big success on the [...]

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