Preparing your home for a Showing
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…
Preparing To Sell Your Home
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…
What is a Home Evaluation
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…
How to Negotiate with Sellers
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…
Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
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…
First Time Home Buyers
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…
6 ways to increase the value of your home
While the value of our homes tend to generally appreciate over time. How much they appreciate will often depend largely on what you do with your home while you live in it. People who make…