You’ve taken your real estate agent’s advice and gone through pain-staking repairs, remodeling and renos, all to make your house more sellable. So what do you need to do before you declare your home open to the public? Here are some home staging tips to help drive up the interest in your home: CLEAN…
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An open house is an important part of the selling process. It lets people know you’re selling your home, it gets people talking about your home and, most importantly, it gets people looking at your home. An open house will draw potential buyers, neighbours, real estate agents and others who are just there to “browse”…
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After upgrades, open houses, and a lot of time spent keeping things spotless, you’ve got an offer on your home. Congratulations! But before you crack open the champagne, keep in mind that there’s a lot to consider before you sign on the dotted line. You want negotiate the best deal you can get, ensuring the…
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More often than not you’re going to find something in the buyer’s purchase offer that you don’t agree with. Maybe the offered price is too low, or the conditions and inclusions are too demanding. Acceptance An accepted offer means you’ve agreed to all the terms and conditions exactly as set forth in the offer to…
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WHY A SELLER NEEDS A REAL ESTATE LAWYER OR NOTARY When it comes to complex legal documents, it takes a pro to decode the legalese. And when it comes to real estate transactions, there are plenty of those complex legal documents. You’re going to need a real estate lawyer (or a notary if you live…
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Closing day is rapidly approaching, and you’re looking forward to finally holding that big cheque. But in all your excitement, don’t forget that you’ll have to dole out a little bit of cash before the deal is sealed in the way of closing costs. Closing costs are fees owed on or by closing day that…
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AGENCY LAW: YOUR ASSURANCE OF FAIR PLAY Would you raise an eyebrow if you discovered your dentist owns the candy shop down the street? Would you be uneasy knowing the mechanic who fixes your car’s brakes moonlights as a tow truck operator? These examples may be a little far-fetched, but they demonstrate the point. You’d…
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No matter how attractive the house or the price, your house won’t sell without a marketing plan. The word has to get out to the buying public somehow. Christine Moretto will draw on her experience and knowledge of the local housing market to develop a detailed marketing plan that will give your property the maximum exposure and…
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REASONS TO SELL WITH CHRISTINE MORETTO As you prepare to sell your house and interview prospective agents, you may find yourself wondering: just what exactly does a real estate agent do, anyway? Sure, you see the lawn signs and the MLS listings, but do you know all they do to earn their commission? At a basic level, a…
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No matter what type of home you live in, whether it’s a modern one-bedroom condo or an older Victorian charmer, green is in. In the past decade we’ve become all too familiar with the terms green living, eco-friendly and energy-efficient, but these are more than just buzzwords. As caretakers of this precious planet, taking a gentler approach to the environment leaves…
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