The Golden Rule of Real Estate Negotiations (When Purchasing)

<drum roll please> Begin with a goal in mind! Far too often when representing buyers, it becomes apparent that people are inclined to let their emotions get the best of them during negotiations; and as a result of  these emotions, they are often ready to make quick or irrational moves that can prove quite costly… Continue reading The Golden Rule of Real Estate Negotiations (When Purchasing)

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

The Importance of a “Showing Ready” Home

There is an extensive list of things to do and prepare for when one has elected to list a property for sale such as cleaning, touch up work, etc., but one factor worth noting above and beyond all others is accessibility for showings. A good REALTOR® will explain to his/her clients that once the sign goes… Continue reading The Importance of a “Showing Ready” Home

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

How a Home is Evaluated

Welcome to the first entry of the Property Posts section of BarrieRealEstateTalk.ca! In this section I will endeavour to simplify some of the complexities of buying or selling a home. Not unlike the role of a Lawyer, or Mortgage Agent , real estate professionals are often asked the same questions on a daily basis and… Continue reading How a Home is Evaluated