misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: When is the Right Time to List your Mississauga Home?
- 01/12/08 12:42 PM
One of the most frequently asked question this time of the year is when should a seller list put their home on the market? The answer is , it all depends. Factors to be considered are 1) Does your Mississauga home cater to singles or couples? 2) Would your home be suited for families with school age children? Is it a detached, semi-detached or town home in Mississauga? If you own a condominium, generally speaking, condo sales are steady throughout the year. Of course, depending on supply and demand, if there is limited inventory in your neighbourhood, now would be good time to be … (2 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Achieving your 2008 Goals – Spend time in your strength zone!!
- 01/01/08 01:31 PM
As we embark on a new year, and as we set our goals for 2008, how can we ensure that at the end of 2008, we would have accomplished what we set out to do? It is said, the greatest gap in life is between what we know and what we do. We all know what we want to do, but at then end of the day, how many of us will actually DO what we say we are going to DO? As we review our goals or plans for 2008, can they pass the goal setting test? Are your goals Specific -. Specific … (4 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Holiday Events in and around Mississauga this Holiday Season
- 12/02/07 10:58 AM
With the holiday season fast approaching, here is a list of activities in and around Mississauga, which the whole family can enjoy. Christmas with the Nylons has the a cappella group performing holiday favourites Sat. 8 p.m. ($29 and up at 905-306-6000). Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Centre Dr, Mississauga The Mississauga Children's Choir & the Mississauga Youth Orchestra present A Christmas Fantasy Saturday Dec 8, 2.30pm and 7.30 Pm. Living Arts Centre, Mississauga Jose Feliciano's Feliz Navidad holiday show comes to the Rose Theatre Wed. 8 p.m. ($60-$75 at 905-874-2800). Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton John McDermott's Bringing Home Christmas tour hits … (0 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Know what to expect from your real estate lawyer
- 11/28/07 01:29 PM
(NC)-Buying a home is an exciting time and there are many considerations that require attention. One of those is finding a real estate lawyer. "A lawyer is often found through referrals from friends or relatives and people should expect a high level of service and professionalism from whomever they choose," says Kathleen Waters, a specialist in real estate law and vice-president of TitlePLUS title insurance. "In order to know if you are getting good value in your service, it's important to understand what to expect." In Mississauga,Ontario, lawyers have recently adopted new practice guidelines for residential real estate that outline six … (1 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: The Top 16 Question A Realtor Hopes You Never Ask…Part 2
- 11/09/07 11:53 AM
...because their answers will eliminate them from YOUR consideration!!! This is the second set of questions. You may read the first 8 questions by clicking on this link. The Top 16 Questions Part 1 •9 Do you do this full-time or part-time? How many homes do you sell on a yearly basis? •10 Are you a REALTOR or a licensee? •11 How much of your time is dedicated to "prospecting"? •12 What types of prospecting do you engage in? •13 What percent of your practice comes from referrals and endorsements from past customers and clients? •14 Have you ever had a grievance or complaint lodged against you … (0 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Mind Your Manners at Open Houses
- 11/05/07 09:55 AM
I have just started to conduct open houses on some of my listings as a means of training some of the newer agents in my office. It is quite an interesting experience. You meet people from different backgrounds and with different personalities and a few wacky characters but overall it is fun. Here are some general etiquette rules when attending an open house. When you attend an open house, you're not just inspecting a product for sale, you're entering someone's home. Be a good guest and observe the following rules: 1) Be respectful of open house hours. Just as it is impolite … (7 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: What Realtors bring to the table in the Home Buying/Selling Process
- 10/12/07 02:29 PM
Sometimes, it pays to stop and think about what we as realtors bring to the table in the home buying/selling process. Recently, we represented the buyer in purchasing a triplex building in a small community outside of our local area in Mississauga. After we successfully negotiated an agreement, it was time for the home inspection. At first, my buyers were reluctant in spending a lot of money on the home inspection. We advised them as to the pros and cons of obtaining a qualified home inspector as this was an investment property and an older property. They went with our recommended … (10 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Have Your Say..It’s Election Day
- 10/10/07 01:57 AM
All across Ontario, Ontarions head to the poll to vote for a new Provincial Government. Polls open at 9 am and close at 9 pm so there is ample time for you to go out and let your voice be heard. If your name is on the electoral list, you should have received a Yellow voter's registration card n the mail. If you have not received a card, you are still eligible to vote providing you are at least 18 years old and are a Canadian Citizen. Just bring 2 pieces of identification with you and you will be allowed to vote. … (0 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Keeping You Updated on Mortgage Rates for week of September 24 - 28, 2007
- 09/28/07 01:09 PM
There has been a slight drop in long term rates of 0.05%. Currently two lenders are offering 5.69% for a 5 year term. It is quite possible that we could see this rate edge lower by year end. There has also been a major change in some variable rate mortgages. Several major lender's lowered the discount they are offering on variable rate mortgages due to the higher cost of short term money as a result of the "world liquidity situation". They were offering rates as low as prime minus 0.90% or 5.35% at todays prime and now have raised the rate … (0 comments)
misc advice from the mississauga real estate pro: Mistakes made by Negotiators
- 09/24/07 02:46 PM
I attended a very interesting and useful course last Thursday called Power Negotiating and thought I would share some of the highlights. The instructor spoke about mistakes made by negotiators when making and presenting offers and how they can be avoided. Negotiation was defined as " the process of satisfying needs between two people" I quite liked this definition as often times we "debate" with our sellers and buyers rather than "negotiate". One mistake was to present the offer by phone or fax. Granted, in some case this cannot be avoided but in my market in Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto, we see … (7 comments)
One of the most frequently asked question this time of the year is when should a seller list put their home on the market? The answer is , it all depends. Factors to be considered are
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