Category: Seller

Make your home the smartest in the room

Imagine a home that anticipates your needs, adjusts to your preferences, and enhances your everyday life.  From voice-activated assistants to intelligent security systems, smart technology in homes is becoming more intuitive and efficient than ever before.  Technology impresses today’s buyers. They’re putting a premium on properties that have smart-home devices installed, as well as cutting…
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What are today’s homebuyers thinking?

With today’s real estate market experiencing ebbs and flows on an almost monthly basis, sellers often ask me about the profile of a typical buyer. Usually, they’re seeking information that will help them prepare their home for sale and a guide for how long it might take to strike a deal. In our neighborhood, there’s…
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How DIY work can impact property value

When it comes to home maintenance, owners tend to overrate their DIY skills, producing work that either doesn’t add value to their property or damages it. If buyers recognise poor work they will often seek a discount to pay for remediation or consider another property with no such issues. These home improvement tips will help…
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Holiday decorating tips to lure buyers

The Holidays are upon us, and while you’re busy decking the halls, don’t forget that it’s also a fantastic opportunity to impress your home for potential buyers if you’re about to put your home on the market. Winter is not usually a boomtime for selling your home, of course. However, the recent cuts in mortgage…
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Don’t get cold feet with a winter sales campaign

The idea of selling your home in winter shouldn’t give you the chills. Many factors play to your advantage when you put your property on the market at this time of year. As an experienced agency, we know you’ll enjoy less competition from rival sellers seeking to win buyers’ attention during the winter months. Why…
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How to downsize without stress

The Holidays often herald a time of reflection and a desire for new beginnings.  If you’re considering downsizing, this is the perfect time of year to take a pause and consider your options for how you want to live the rest of your life.  If you’re in your 50s or older, or you’ve become empty-nesters…
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Listings and sales rise in response to rate cuts

The real estate scene is on the move thanks to falling interest rates and reduced mortgage costs. Transactions were 7.7% higher in October than for the corresponding period last year, according to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) figures. The result suggests we can put aside any doubts that homebuyers would not respond to…
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How to navigate the winter market

The real estate market, like the seasons, experiences its own ebbs and flows. While spring and summer often bring a flurry of activity, winter tends to see a slowdown. But don’t let the frosty air cool your real estate goals! This perceived “off-season” can actually present unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers. With the…
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Why winter is a great time to be buyer and seller

The real estate market, like the seasons, experiences its own ebbs and flows. While spring and summer are traditionally considered the “hot” seasons for buying and selling property, the winter market offers unique opportunities that savvy individuals can capitalize on. With mortgage costs falling due to the recent reduction in interest rates by the Federal…
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Early preparation will set you up for success

As we enter winter and focus on the coming seasonal celebrations, it’s worth sparring a thought for spring if you’re planning to sell your home in the near future. Spring is traditionally the busiest time of year in the property market. Buyers will be out in force, eager to find their dream home. To gain…
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