We field many questions from Sellers about the value of staging, and also collect many comments from Buyers about their opinions of staged properties… The insight is worth passing along and ought to be heeded when it comes to preparing your property for the market. Here’s the bottom line: Although staging can be a powerful…
The way your home smells can have a huge impact on a prospective Buyer’s impression. A Buyer’s perception of your property will influence desirability, directly influencing the amount of money they might be willing to pay. This is precisely why Sellers often go to great lengths to prepare their home to sell — staging, decluttering, cleaning, and polishing. Appealing…
Keeping up with seasonal maintenance is important to ensure your home remains in optimal condition. As we bid farewell to another summer and welcome the crisp, cool air of autumn, here are some hints to help your home transition well. Avoid unnecessary repairs, retain the condition of your property and possessions, and prepare your home…
Real estate is far more diverse than it ever used to be. From independent brokerages, flat fee contracts, and a wide array of services offered vs. cost charged, there is no shortage of options for a Seller to choose from when listing their property for sale. A growing number of people feel that they can…
When real estate inventory is moving quickly, how can you navigate effectively while dealing with a multiple offer situation? London’s real estate market is sizzling, and inventory appears to be low in many desirable areas of the city. This often leads to a frenzy of motivated Buyers vying to win bidding wars on highly sought after properties. …
It’s a question we get asked allll the time: how much money will it cost to buy a house. Like, how much money BEYOND the cost of the house. You know… all those ‘hidden expenses’ that people don’t tell you about!? Your Realtor should do their part to educate you on the secondary costs that you…
It never fails. Whenever we’re showing houses to clients, there are repetitive faux pas that sellers continue to commit. They can be major turn-offs, and, in the past, have completely killed the interest of a prospective Buyer. Although some of these items are laughable, they can be quite a nuisance, not to mention distasteful. Believe it or…
October is one of our favourite times of the year. Crisp autumn air, vibrant shades of changing leaves, scrumptious flavours from seasonal harvest, a fresh beginning as routines fall into place after the summer months, and an intentional opportunity to give thanks for the many great things in life. The list goes on – October…
So you found “the house”. You fell in love. You signed the offer, and now it’s accepted. You’re already mentally placing furniture, picking paint colours, and planning the garden. Time to call over the in-laws and break out the bubbly to celebrate, right? WRONG. We don’t want to burst your bubble, but a lot of…
Real estate is one of those hot those topics that everyone seems to have an opinion about. It’s an industry with a huge impact – studies completed by the Atlus Group have identified that every three real estate transactions completed in Ontario lead to a new job created as well as $52,000 spent on related items. No…