When you first start searching for the right realtor for you, you’ll want to interview a number of different agents to get a feel for their expertise, communication style and specific-market knowledge.     After a few brief meetings, you should be able to better identify which qualities different candidates bring to the table – and therefore who should be the best person to get your home sold.     Remember, it’s... [read more]

Summertime is one of the best times of the year, right? Easy, breezy living with a little bit of heat and Vitamin D is our well-earned treat after low winter temps. As a mid-year check-in, we’re currently in the heat of the busiest time of year for Residential Real Estate Sales — and the market continues to react to overall buyer demand.  The good news doesn’t stop there. The number of available homes for sale to date has grown by 20,000 units, which is exciting... [read more]

Everyone wants to be successful — regardless of how big or small they want their lives to be. The real question is… Do you believe in your success? Right now, everything you’ve accomplished in your life stems from the experiences and beliefs you’ve held about yourself in the past.   What’s the secret to success? And if there is one, why doesn’t everyone feel successful all of the time? That’s easy. The number one secret to success... [read more]

When you’re in the market to sell your home, home staging can drastically increase the home equity value. Don’t believe me? The Real Estate Staging Association has said that homes across North America spent 90 per cent less time on the market in 2016, selling within an average of 23 days in comparison to unstaged homes which took an average 184 days to sell. There’s no doubt that preparing a home for sale can be an overwhelming task and then difference... [read more]

With the Spring market just around the corner, I’ve been talking a lot about being proactive when it comes to the sale of your home. Now is the time to start thinking about how to increase value and marketability as we enter into one of the busiest real estate seasons of the year. As a homeowner, you’ve probably had one or two things you’ve wanted to improve in your home. And the reality is, even if you think your home is fine as it is, a few “refreshing”... [read more]