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2011
This is a very nice post from Janice and I wanted to share it with others. It is true that there is such an emotional attachment to our homes and this definitely affects perceived market value, both from the buying and selling side. As we live in our homes we form an emotional attachment. When...
08/31/2011
As we live in our homes we form an emotional attachment. When we look at a room we see the room and all the memories we have created there. This leads us to look at our home through Rose Colored Glasses. When you decide to sell your home, it is time to take off the Rose Colored Glasses and loo...
08/31/2011
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We offered $60,000 below the asking price. That's what a client told me yesterday. It was a complete do over .... according to my client. He and his wife had just purchased their next home. These sellers were now doing everything they could to achieve a quick successful sale of their home. Showin...
08/29/2011
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I'm hoping that this post will put me over!!! 300,000 I hope .. I hope ... I hope!!! I know .... it's not about the points .... but I love these milestones LOL! When I began on Active Rain I never thought I'd get this hooked. A Realtor client of mine asked me to join and I thought I'd give it a...
08/28/2011
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Valerie makes a good point in her post. Delusions of grandeur can leave your home on the market for a long time. Make sure you get an objective view of your home by calling in the appropriate professionals. Get an accurate price from a Realtor and an accurate assessment of the home's appeal from ...
08/28/2011
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Do you live in a Condo complex? Is the street in front of your complex covered in Real Estate signs? Everyone of those signs represents a unit in competition with yours. I counted one complex with 9 signs by the road. Multiply that by the number of complexes in your city. That's what you are up a...
08/24/2011
There is an old saying ... penny wise and pound foolish .... or should I say dollar foolish. We all try to keep our expenses down ... save a penny here or there. But by saving that penny are you throwing away dollars? When selling a house you have to look at it as you would any other product. It...
08/22/2011
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While you are preparing your home for sale don't forget to give it 'man appeal'. After all, men make up half the buyer pool ;). Make sure your home 'speaks' to that man at your open house who would rather be relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. Show him areas in the house that could hold his prize pos...
08/19/2011
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'Home is where the heart is' should be remembered as you prepare your house for sale. When preparing a home for sale it may be good to de-personalize but that doesn't mean you have to take out the charm. In childrens rooms remove the family photos, declutter and keep it tidy. But while you are wo...
08/19/2011
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It's Thursday and I just got a call asking if I can do a consult today so they can do MLS photos tomorrow and go live Saturday. While I have no problem with last minute requests, this brings up the issue of rushing to market. If this home just needs minor tweaking there should be no problem. H...
08/18/2011
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Janice Ankrett
Staging Professional
Home Staging tips and advice offered to help sellers.
Worked in Burlington Ont. and surrounding areas Janice Ankrett helped sellers prepare their homes for sale.
Janice worked with real estate agents and owners to help the home sell as quickly as possible for the best possible price.