Once the house hunt has yields an exciting discovery, the question ALL first time home buyers ask is: “sooooo….what do we do now?” The answer I always give is the same; and here it is in an easy to understand step by step process: – your real estate agent will call the agent who has… Continue reading This is the house! Now what?!
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Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement
Contracts in general tend to be difficult for people to sign. There is a finality to it. Obligation. If you’ve bought a home in Ontario, you’ve likely seen this form. There are reasons that this form is used that protect both you as the buyer, and us as the REALTOR. When you sell your home,… Continue reading Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement
Four Questions to Ask Before Listing Your Home
For most of us, our home is the single most valuable asset that we will ever have. When it comes time to sell, YOU are the only one who is going to lose if you leave the process to anyone but a true professional. The following are four valuable questions you can ask a real… Continue reading Four Questions to Ask Before Listing Your Home
Preparing for cooler weather
Luckily we’ve had a glorious summer here in Barrie! Great heat, nice breezes, and a bit of rain to keep everything alive. Although the summer’s not over yet – believe me, I’m trying to delay the inevitable, too – it’s time to start thinking about getting your home ready for winter. There are a few… Continue reading Preparing for cooler weather
How Commission Works in a Real Estate Transaction
As a real estate professional, a question you get asked on a daily basis is “What is your commission rate?” Although this is a very important question to ask any agent, the question nobody ever asks/should ask is “How is commission split and who gets what?” A solid understanding of how commission is disbursed provides… Continue reading How Commission Works in a Real Estate Transaction