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Estimating Your Selling Costs
When the time comes to sell your house, you’ll want to determine roughly how much you can expect to net after the sale. To figure that out, you’ll not only need to know how much your house will likely sell for, but also the selling costs you are likely to ...
Continue Reading29 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe and Healthy This Summer
You know not to leave him in the car while you run to the bank — but do you know how to quickly check for dehydration? Courtesy of Juliana Labianca Updated: Jun. 08, 2020 1 / 29 NAZAR-SKLADANYI/SHUTTERSTOCK Remember this Hydration Test To quickly test your dog’s hydration, pull up the skin around his or her neck. “It ...
Continue ReadingThe Delayed Offer Presentation Process
Understanding the delayed offer presentation process Delayed negotiations, used appropriately, can be a powerful tool when it comes to selling a home. Done right, this tool is a plus for buyers too. So how do you know if delayed negotiations are right for you? First, talk to your real estate agent. It’s not ...
Continue Reading6 Things Stagers Will Definitely Want to Change in Your House Before You List It—So Be Prepared!
We’re pretty attached to our stuff, aren’t we? Family photos, knick-knacks, and artwork—they reflect our personalities and styles. However, those might be a problem if you’re showing your home to potential buyers. They want to imagine themselves living in a beautiful, clean space, and that means properly staging a house for ...
Continue ReadingProtect Yourself – Cybercrime Threats Exposed
Welcome to The Dark Side Series™ – Cybercrime Threats Exposed Our Real Estate Guy would like to thank the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board who is vested in ensuring that their Members receive professional development that enhances their knowledge and understanding on matters of importance. They have shared these with me ...
Continue Reading13 Grilling Mistakes That Could Make You Sick
Summer doesn't officially start until your first barbecue. Keep everyone safe and healthy with these grilling guidelines. Keep Grilling Season Fun and Healthy Grilling is one of Canada’s favorite pastimes, with more than 70 percent of Canadians owning a grill or a smoker. As beloved as a summer cookout may be, it ...
Continue ReadingHealthy Lighting for Your Home
Recently, researchers discovered that the lighting in your home can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, help you sleep better, and even enhance healing.So, it pays to make sure the lighting in your home has a positive ...
Continue Reading31 Reasons, Your Realtors® are Worth His / Her Salary
REASON # 1 The numbers are In. Statistics from the National Association of Realtors® prove that homes listed with a licensed full-time agent sell for approximately 26% more than those sold “For Sale By Owner”, even after the commission. Why? Mainly because active agents know the market and what a home will bring – ...
Continue ReadingReal Estate – More Than Just Sales
Members of the public seem to think that all I do is sell property. While that is part of my work, the amount of time I spend selling represents just 20 per cent of my job activities. The role of the REALTOR®, in my view, is not so much a salesperson ...
Continue ReadingOntario Human Rights Code – Housing Discrimination
Every person has the right to be free from discrimination in housing because of Code-protected grounds. You have the right to equal treatment when buying, selling, renting or being evicted from an apartment, house, condominium or commercial property. This right also covers renting or being evicted from a hotel room. Housing The Code ...
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