Categories for Seller’s

What Does a Property Surveyor Do?

  Property Surveyors, sometimes referred to as land Surveyors, play a vital role in the real estate world. They are the professionals who determine or confirm the exact boundaries of a property. Will you need to deal with a Property Surveyor when selling your home? You might. Sometimes the mortgage ...

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Are You Ready to Buy Up?

No matter how much you love your current property, you may be dreaming of the day you can buy up into a better home in a better neighbourhood. Is that day today, or, is it a few years down the road? Here’s a quick way to make that assessment. First, ...

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Selling a Home in a Crowded Market

When you’re about to sell your home, it may be disheartening to see so many other properties for sale in your neighbourhood. You may be thinking, “That’s a lot of competition! Will our property get noticed?” Fortunately, there are many proven strategies for standing out in a sea of For ...

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Finding an Honest Home Improvement Contractor

You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips: • Find out if he or she is truly in ...

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4 Ways Real Estate Agents Maximize Number of Showings

Maybe you think you’ll be just fine trying to sell your home on your own. After all, it’s usually a good thing to be fiercely independent. But sometimes, it’s best to seek out assistance from the experts. When you’re feeling sick, you go see the doctor. When your computer is ...

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Evolution of the North American Home

Homes today are a lot different than they were back in the day. Though new homes won’t be the same as those the 50+ generation grew up in, new innovations and design plans can make it easier to live as they age. Read more about how homes have evolved here. ...

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The Rise of the Multigenerational Household

The Rise of the Multigenerational Household In the 1940s, it was typical to see a household comprised of aging parents, their children, and their grandchildren under one roof. As time went by though, multigenerational living became more and more sparse across the country. Until now. Today, more and more multigenerational ...

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After the Offer – What next?

When you’re buying a home, you may think that you’ve taken care of every last detail and the home is basically yours! Then, out of nowhere, you’re thrown a curveball. What do you do now? How do you proceed? A few examples of issues your that may arise: When there ...

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Spring Cleaning

Spring means warmer weather, but it’s also a good excuse to assess your home. Is it in need of a good deep clean? You may feel as though there’s never enough time in the day to really get scrubbing, but this is a job that everyone in the family can ...

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How the Wrong Pricing Strategy Can Cost you Thousands

As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your property has an impact on how quickly it sells — and how much you earn on the sale. What you may not realize is just how significant an impact it has. Consider the following examples. Example 1: You price ...

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