I have been a full-time Real Estate Professional since October 1999. I grew up in the Applewood area and have been in the Real Estate Industry since I was 14 years old under the tuteledge of my father who owned a 'Century 21' franchise for 10 years. So I am well versed in the real estate market in servicing the Rathwood and Applewood communities. Click here to read more ...
Why SellWithElvis.com
More and More commission free real estate signs are popping up throughout different areas in the GTA. It could be for a number of reasons:
1. Home Sellers believe that they do not require the services of a full-time, full service experienced Realtor.
2. They may have had a bad experience in the past.
3. They truly believe that they can sell their home on their own.
In my travels, I meet people that complain that they can’t sell their home or that they thought selling privately was the way to go and now they are in a time crunch. Click here to read more ...
Condo Update 2012
The condominium market is expected to grow this year rather than decline as buyers take advantage of continued low interest rates. The demand for condominiums in the GTA will continue to rise as long as the generation of young professionals move into the inner city. With the plethora of new builder developments in 2012, the first-time buyer will have their choice in terms of location, amenities, design and layouts as you will see in my list of builders on the left menu of my website.
I would like take this opportunity to welcome John Kelly to my team. John has proven to be an integral part of the real estate industry and I am ecstatic to have him come aboard to help service the growing condominium market. Click here to review John Kelly’s Bio.
HOW REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS AFFECT YOUR OFFER PRICE
If you are buying a home, then, before you decide on whether this home is your dream home, the following checklist will help you look at prospective homes with a critical eye. We suggest printing this page and putting it on a clipboard. When you find a home that really interests you, mark the features you see and note their general condition on this list.
When should I sell my home? Your answer to this question might be right now! If you have taken a job in another city or made an offer on a new home, or had an addition to your family, selling your home fast might be the most important goal you have. Most people, however, have some flexibility when they sell their home. Let us take a closer look at the most important factors that can go into this decision.
A hot market is a "seller’s market". During a seller’s market, properties can sell within a few days of being listed and there are often multiple offers. Sometimes homes even sell above the asking price. Though most buyers want to get a "deal" on a home, reducing your offer by even a few thousand dollars could mean that someone else will get the home you desire.
There are many television shows today that focus on home staging. If you have not watched any, do yourself a favor and tune in. They all say the same thing: do not even consider putting your house on the market until you have taken a close look at its condition. Experienced sales people know that you only have one shot at impressing potential buyers, so take some time to prepare your home for showings. You will be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer.
A very accurate saying is that "Any home will sell once you get the price right." Of course, this is usually said from the perspective of dropping a price until it's too attractive to pass up. Actually, the accurate pricing of your home prior to listing is as much an art as it is a science.
A great many moves in our lives are to larger residences to accommodate growing families. Or, perhaps our financial development allows us to move up to a larger home with more features and amenities. There is no stress involved in trying to reduce our life’s stuff to fit into a smaller place. If anything, we just need to shop for some more furniture for the new larger place.
