Selling real estate today is a lot tougher than it was in the past. It is a buyers market, and there are houses to choose from on every street and on every block. All buyers have to do is choose a neighborhood, pick a style of house and name a price range. Instantly, they are presented with numerous houses to choose from. One may be yours. So, how do you make yours stand out from the rest? How can you guarantee that they will choose your house...more
Many people looking to buy or sell a house have no idea that there is protocol to be followed when dealing with their Toronto real estate agent. Here are a few things to understand about dealing with an agent.First, you need to know that most agents are on a commission and only a very small percentage is salaried. If they do not close the deal, they do not get paid. Clients need to be on time for appointments. Common courtesy is a requirement...more
A house is, for most people, the largest asset they possess. As such, finding a great Toronto real estate agent to help you sell or buy one is probably the single most important thing you can do. You want to work with an agent best suited for your needs as well as one who knows how to go about closing the deal. Here are some great reasons why you should use an agent to sell your house.To begin with, it saves you time. You are not the one running around working out the details of the deal. A good agent will be happy to show your house to potential buyers and take good care of it. You have to make sure that the two of you are in agreement about the terms and conditions and then you can sit back and let the agent work his magic. Secondly, you can take advantage of the experience and expertise of the agent as he comes with information about the current housing market that you are not privy to. Be sure to engage a person who does this full time, meaning that he is surrounded by housing deals every day. You also want a person that upgrades their skill from time to time by going to various briefing sessions as well as seminars. He should have information and trends at his fingertips and...more
Everyone hates to move. There simply isnt a more grueling, stressful task. Sure, moving is hard work, but then theres the problem of having everything tore up around you. There isnt anywhere to escape and unwind. So, in addition to being exhausted from the work, you cant get a moment to breathe and relax because everything is piled up...more
Choosing one Toronto real estate agent from the many available can be a daunting task. Many people will work with an agent because a friend or associate recommended them. This is a great start, but you need to meet the agent and talk with him to decide if he is the best-suited agent for your specific situation. Agents have different competencies;...more
Buyers love taking immediate possession. So, they often look for properties that are vacant when browsing for a new home. But that doesnt mean they want to look at empty houses. Buyers are drawn to homes that are properly staged and will often pay more than they would if they were presented with a house void of all furnishings and décor. If your listed property is uninhabited, you are one step ahead of your competition. You already have one selling point in your favor, but you need to do something to close the deal. You need to stage your property. You can take items out of your own home, borrow from others or rent furnishings from a store. You might even want to think about hiring a professional stager. Regardless, you should follow these tips: Stage the major rooms of the house. If you can stage all of the rooms in the house, by all means, do so. But if you can only afford to furnish and decorate a few, stick to the main rooms. The entryway is a must as is the main living rooms. Bedrooms and bathrooms are secondary. And dont forget those outdoor spaces! Draw attention to your selling points. A large painting in a two-story entryway will draw the eye up to the...more
Toronto real estate agents are not just generically categorized but there are specific types. Others add certain titles to their names in order to stand out. This gets most people looking to buy or sell property confused. Who is a listing agent? How...more
Author: Hector MillaIt is a scary prospect for a lot of people who have debts that are being sent to collections agencies. People are sometimes struck with fear because of the myth surrounding the collection agencies reputation for taking a hard...more
Working with a Toronto real estate agent can be confusing if you do not know how the relationship with your realtor works. A real estate transaction is among the most important transactions you will have to make in your lifetime. The more you know...more
When you wish to put up Toronto homes for sale, you will have to consider different things with regard to setting the price. Everyone wants to sell his or her home at the highest price possible but determining what is a realistic price is an art that...more
There are common myths about realtors that you should avoid when dealing with Toronto real estate agents. The first among them is that if you deal with the agent on the for sale sign you will get the best deal. This is not so. The agent on the sign...more
Toronto real estate has definitely recorded a lot of investment action in recent times. These are investments not just from locals but from foreigners as well. There are many reasons that have been attributed to this trend and this article seeks to...more