First and foremost, you must speak honestly and frankly with your agent about your concerns. If your agent is your uncle’s grandson and you have to use this person, you still have rights as you are the homeowner and the final say on anything that concerns your
Read more →Settling in to your new home. While your transaction is complete our work is not. In fact, Sage Real Estate maintains relationships with our clients long after closing. We are always glad to help you find a variety of service providers and tradesmen to perform work on
Read more →WHAT TO EXPECT DURING NEGOTIATIONS Please realize that most transactions entail a considerable amount of negotiation between the initial offer presentation and the final sale. The agent’s objectivity, experience, counsel, and professional demeanour are indispensable in these situations. Price is not the only negotiable item in the
Read more →One of the most important things that a real estate sales representative does and does well, is understand the values of properties. As a sales representative, I have access to current, recent and past sales on any street in any neighbourhood in and around the GTA. The
Read more →Have you ever heard the old saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well the same is true for buying a home in Toronto. It takes a team of experienced professionals to ensure a smooth and stress free experience. Your first string players are: 1.
Read more →Whenever you and the Seller decide is best for both of you. Traditionally, closings take between 20 and 60 days, but I have seen closings as far out as 180 to 240 days, 8 months, or even more. Remember that closing on a property is always a
Read more →A property is never as hot as it is when it is first introduced to the market. The greatest amount of showings occurs within the first three weeks. Pricing your home correctly in the beginning is critical to a timely and lucrative sale. The longer a property
Read more →Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Your home has many values: one established by the municipal tax assessor, another established by the real estate appraiser, and a third established by you. It also has a value determined by prospective buyers depending on their needs, wants, and financial capabilities. Ironically,
Read more →A home is the single biggest purchase most people will ever make and also marks a major life step. There is no scientific road map that dictates the best time to buy a home. One should look at lifestyle, take stock and analyze one’s financial situation, and
Read more →1) Location, Location, Location! You’ve heard it before, and it’s true! Buy into a location that you predict will be equally attractive in the future and you most likely will have made a good investment. Remember, you can change a house but you can’t change its location.
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