The relationship between you and your real estate agent should always be productive and honest which is why having an open line of communication is absolutely critical to ensuring a win-win partnership! Once you’ve discussed and agreed on your agency relationship, it’s time to start working on ways to communicate effectively. Communication is a two-way…
The prospect of a work relocation means you’ll need to be well organized as there’s usually not much time to get acquainted with your new area. First off, determine what the cost of living will be in the new location. There’s no point in relocating for a higher salary if the extra income will be…
If you plan on selling your home in the near future, you’ll want to tackle any necessary repairs ahead of time as buyers will be completely turned off if your home appears to have been neglected. Buyers also factor fix-up jobs into the purchase price, often overestimating the costs involved, so it’s best to just…
Pricing your home correctly is critical to a successful sale as it will help ensure that your home sells for the most amount of money, in the shortest amount of time. Determining a home’s asking price involves comparing similar homes in nearby areas that have recently sold while also taking past, present and future market…
Stave off winter breakdowns by tackling tasks ahead of time Taking the time to regularly maintain your property is critical as it helps protect your most valuable investment. It’s also much more cost effective to proactively fix small problems as opposed to fixing them once they’re past the point of no return. Regular maintenance should…
The key to keeping calm during a move is to plan in advance. Moving to a new home is an exciting life change but it can also be very stressful if you’re not properly prepared. It’s important to create a detailed checklist a few months ahead of time in order to ensure things go smoothly.…
A Buyer’s Agent and a bit of advanced planning will help you avoid buyer’s remorse. Buying a home can be an emotional roller coaster which is why it’s so easy to make mistakes. Here are a few basic steps to avoid buyer’s remorse. Plan Ahead – When buying a new home consider how it will…
Have your home “show ready” at a moment’s notice! When your home’s on the market, getting ready for showings can be a real challenge but it’s even harder when you share your home with little ones! The trick to selling a house with kids is to try and make it appeal to buyers who have…
Address these common turn-offs so buyers don’t run for the door! When you put your home on the market, it must appeal to a large cross-section of buyers in order to generate a frenzy of activity. Buying a home is such an emotional decision that even a seemingly small issue can create a bad impression.…
This exciting life event could be a great investment opportunity! There’s an air of excitement when your kids move out to study at college or university but it can also be a very expensive time. Purchasing an investment property may be one way to offset those expenses. The idea is to cover the mortgage payments…