Have you ever wondered how much your Hamilton & Halton home is worth? You aren’t alone. Determining “Fair Market Value” is a constantly changing thing and major balancing act. You may wonder why?! As a home owner and home buyer, that appraised value means two VERY different outcomes. That’s because buyers want a house to appraise on the low side—they want to pay...Read More

So you have your home on the market for a while now and you just got an offer. It’s from a buyer who wants your home.... Yay!  Of course you're excited and feeling great. That is, until you realize the buyer submitted low ball offer. How should you respond?   Start by setting aside your emotions, make sure you focus on the facts, and then prepare to make a counter offer that ...Read More

Have you wondered, 'How much is my Halton & Hamilton home worth?'… I’m sure most home owners in Halton & Hamilton have thought about it at one point in time.  So what is the best way to put a price on it?   If you are you wondering "how much is my Halton & Hamilton house worth?", I have two answers for you…. First, we have to understand...Read More

We have all seen it: The big black and orange private sale sign in your neighbour’s lawn. As you look around Halton & Hamilton, private sellers, or FSBO’s (For Sale By Owner) seem to be popping up all over.  And with this rising popularity of private sellers, have risen some misconceptions that I would like to clarify for some.   First things first, it’s import...Read More

If you want buyers’ hearts to beat faster when they see your home, avoid these five deadly home-showing mistakes. So you’re about to put your home on the market? In that case, I assume you want to take every legal and ethical advantage to sell your home for top dollar without dropping your price. To do that you need just ONE thing: An eager, qualified, and willing buyer. ...Read More

For those of you who are selling your home on your own, Kudos to you!  It’s important that you are prepared and are ready to expect a lot of people to “intrude” on your privacy. If you decided to list your home with a professional real estate agent, then there is less to worry about as most of the calls and inquires will be handled by them.  So if you decided to take...Read More

There are some VERY simple and effective things you can do to help sell your home. It’s a powerful concept that any home seller in Durham can do! And the secret weapon is?   Positivity…   I know I know… It may sound cheesy but hear me out. The first impressions a buyer has could make or break the possibility of an offer. How so you may ask? Studies show that if you...Read More