Sometimes unforeseeable issues arise just prior to closing the sale. Hopefully, with negotiation, most of these have a workable solution. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. But don’t panic! Another buyer might still be found who is willing to accept the house as-is. Imagine that your prospective buyers are a couple with young children….

With 90% of buyers starting their home search online, your ‘first showing’ is often a digital one. A showing appointment booked by the buyer’s agent is one of the most important steps in selling your home. It is your chance to really show off your home to potential buyers! How to Prepare Your Home for…

The following are some key factors to keep in mind when listing your property for sale: CURB APPEAL Keeping your landscape pristine, and adding creative touches to your yard (such as colourful annuals or hanging baskets), and doing a simple clean up such as: cutting the lawn, removing garbage & debris and putting away recycling…

A home evaluation— also known as a CMA or “Comparative Market Analysis” — is a report prepared by a real estate agent providing data comparing your property to similar properties in the marketplace. The first thing an agent will need to do to provide you with a home evaluation is to gather a little information…

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases most people will make. In order to make the right decision the first time, potential buyers need to be prepared and know how to negotiate with sellers. Consider the following before starting negotiations: Be Prepared Research the housing market in the target area. Once you…

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a great first step before you start looking for a home. Pre-approval allows you to search with confidence, knowing that you can afford what you’ll find. It’s also an edge in negotiating with buyers, especially in multiple offer situations, or with buyers who’ll value a quicker closing. Over the…

WELCOME TO HOME OWNERSHIP Buying a home for the first time is exciting, scary, and a great accomplishment! It is also one of the biggest financial decisions that you will ever make, and is a process shrouded in mystery and unknowns, but it doesn’t have to be! In order to help, the Peggy Hill Team…