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PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Photo by  Sidekix Media  on  Unsplash Maximize Curb Appeal Getting them through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb. Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, make needed paint touch-ups. Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Let the Light Shine In Removing heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Remove the Clutter This serves two purposes....

Preparing to Sell Your Home in The Spring (What You Can Do Now!) FEBRUARY 19, 2020  | Spring is the busiest time of the year for the real estate market. As a result, it is one of the best times of the year to list a property for sale. Many people think there are only a few things they need to do to prepare their house for sale – but did you know there are plenty of things you can do now? Here is a quick three-month timeline that will help you if you are preparing to sell your home in the spring. What You Can Do Today Find the Right Real Estate Agent Real estate agents are in bountiful supply – but not all real estate agents are made equally. Finding the right real estate agent that works with your needs, your neighbourhood and your personality can take time. The sooner you start interviewing, the better. Make a Plan Once you have found your real estate partner you two can sit down together and create a plan of all the things you need to do in preparing to sel...

TORONTO REGIONAL REAL ESTATE BOARD's - MARKET WATCH - FOR DECEMBER 2019 & YEAR END Sales Representative - "I KNOW TORONTO" Published on Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins reported that December 2019 residential sales reported through TREB's MLS® System by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® were up by 17.4 per cent year-over-year to 4,399.

Buying A New Build AUGUST 28, 2019  | Buying a new build property usually entices a certain kind of home buyer. They have a vision of a dream home and nothing previously created will suffice. They want a custom design, not inherited. They want everything in their home to reflect their own personal taste; no memories of past residents carved into the walls. It will be new, shiny, and all theirs. If this sounds like you, here are some things you should know about buying a new build. Investigate The Developer’s Reputation Developers maintain their success by the quality of their work. If someone has had an awful experience with a certain developer, the word will quickly spread throughout the internet. It is important to be able to decipher when something is an isolated experience or if the developer’s behaviour is patterned. See if you can find out if your developer sells to investors. Some developers are able to sell as many units as possible to investors in...

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