price: 4 Stats That Make Sense - 06/04/09 02:39 AM
Here are 4 stats that make sense and every REALTOR® should be able to tell you right off the bat!
1) Days on Market. This information can be used to inform the customer how long homes are sitting on the market. The better you price the product, the faster you can expect to move it. Don't make the mistake of pricing too high, as the house will sit on the market and become stale. Even price reductions may not achieve the desired result, and both parties will eventually become frustrated with the process.
2) Sold-to-Ask. Show your clients what the market … (0 comments)

price: Home Energy Audit - 03/01/09 12:37 PM
A Home Energy Audit is something that is required before you begin making energy efficiency improvements to your home, if you plan on applying for Provincial and Federal rebates through the ecoENERGY program.
It's also something that could be mandatory in the coming months by the Ontario Government, as laid out in the Green Energy and Green Economy Act (Bill 150). Part of this Act could force home owners to pay for an Energy Audit, costing about $300, before putting their house up for sale. What this means is that you'll begin to see the EnerGuide sticker on the Electrical Panel … (3 comments)

price: Your home in a raffle - 02/10/09 02:05 AM
Did you know ... one of the emerging trends in Europe, is to offer your house in a raffle giveaway? There are a lot of web-sites dedicated to property raffles, and it's a creative approach to a situation, where your property has become stagnant in a difficult market. Although usually done in Europe, and with multi-million dollar properties, for the rest of us, the best way to sell our home is still to price the house correctly according to today's market, and not yesterday's...
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