benefit: Negotiation - 09/17/09 03:04 AM
Did you know that negotiation is a service I provide, that if utilized properly can give you the competitive edge?  It can amount to thousands of dollars in your pocket.   When presenting offers, I often pick up crucial information that might otherwise be never revealed through email and fax.  A seller for example who doesn't want to miss out on the 'other' house, or a causal remark that they were thinking of leaving the appliances anyway.  These are just two quick examples of the importance of having your REALTOR present all possible offers.
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benefit: The "Team" Trend - 06/04/09 02:42 AM
Everyone and their cousin, is working in a team these days. But if you want to be blown away by the number of people on a team trying to sell your house, listen to this: "I have a team of 380 agents!" -- do you believe me? Because that's exactly what MLS is, we all have access to the same database, the person listing your home, in all likelihood, isn't the one bringing you the buyer. There is a reason why the red SOLD sticker, reads "SOLD by MLS".
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benefit: Market Knowledge - 05/04/09 02:31 AM
Did you know, that only 10% of agents attend the local MLS meeting in Cambridge Ontario, on a regular basis?   It's a great opportunity to preview up to 10 homes each week.   I even find out about homes coming up for sale before they ever hit the market.   My knowledge of the available housing inventory, and preview into where the market is heading, allows me to accurately price a home based not only on market data, but seeing your competition first hand.  Can you see how that is a huge benefit to you?
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benefit: Are you working with the wrong agent? - 05/04/09 02:28 AM
"Please help; do you have a buyer for my house?" It's a common request, but not always as desperate as the seller sounded this time. The answer in most cases, sadly is "no". I alone can only provide service to so many buyers. But that's the power of the MLS system; there are a host of other agents that may have buyers for your home. They just need to be told about it. And that job falls on the shoulders of your Realtor, and the place to do it, is the MLS meeting. I'll talk in another article about the importance … (0 comments)