acton: Know your Rights! Duties your Real Estate Agent owes You!
- 02/04/09 03:33 AM
Know your Rights! Duties your Real Estate Agent owes You!Written by Bill McNally and Lia McNallySales Representatives, Johnson Associates Ltd. BrokerageWhen you sign a representation agreement with your local realtor he or she is obligated to provide you with the following 6 fiduciary duties. Please note that if you haven’t signed a representation agreement, your real estate agent does not owe you these specific duties, but other ones which we will discuss at the end of this article.Accounting: Your agent, upon request, must provide you with details of all money handled and placed in trust on your behalf. Your brokerage must … (0 comments)
acton: Top Turn Offs for Home Buyers.
- 11/17/08 09:53 AM
Top Turn Offs for Home Buyers.by Bill and Lia McNally, real estate sales reps. We’ve shown hundreds of homes to all sorts of clients in the Halton Hills area and we’ve come to notice what people like and don’t like. Use our list of don’ts to make sure you’re not turning would be buyers off when it comes time to sell your house.Odors. First impressions count and if a prospective buyer is knocked over by an offensive odor you can bet theirs won’t be good. Stale cigarette smoke, litter boxes, dogs and strong cooking can all cause buyers to turn their … (0 comments)
Moving to Georgetown or Acton, Ontario? A List of Who to Call Before you Move. By Bill and Lia McNally, Real Estate Sales Reps. Johnson Associates www.willsell.ca 905-877-5165
Cogeco Cable and Internet: 1-800-267-9000
Halton Hills Hydro (Combined billing with Water): 519-853-3700
Bell Canada Your area code + 310-BELL (2355)
Union Gas 1-888-774-3111
Halton District School Board 905-335-3663
Halton Catholic District School Board 1-800-741-8382
To Make Sure you receive all your Mail:
Drop by your nearest post office and fill out a change of address form two weeks prior … (1 comments)
acton: HALTON HILLS HOME INSPECTIONS
- 05/01/08 12:27 PM
Halton Hills Home Inspections Questions and Answers By Lia and Bill McNally Why should I get a home inspection? For peace of mind. Buying a home is often an emotional experience so it's important to have a trained and unbiased home inspector educate you on what could likely be the biggest purchase of your life. With a home inspection you reduce the risk of unwanted surprises and learn how to maintain your home in the process. What can I expect from a home inspection? A home inspector will thoroughly examine your home, including a check of the moisture levels, grading, roof, insulation, and ventilation. The electrical, … (0 comments)
acton: WORTH THE DRIVE
- 05/01/08 08:06 AM
"It's worth the drive to Acton." That's a well known saying about Acton, the community immediately next to Georgetown. Acton certainly draws people its famous leather store, the Old Hide House, and Acton has all the amenities you need for the perfect small-town lifestyle.Acton, a town of fewer than 12,000 people, is actually the smaller part of the bigger municipality of Halton Hills. It's just 72 kilometers west of Toronto and has easy access to the big city via Toronto's suburban train network, at the Georgetown station, or the GO bus network. Although the town is growing quickly, as city residents … (0 comments)
acton: HALTON HILLS HOME INSPECTIONS
- 04/24/08 01:44 PM
Halton Hills Home Inspections Questions and Answers By Lia and Bill McNally Why should I get a home inspection? For peace of mind. Buying a home is often an emotional experience so it's important to have a trained and unbiased home inspector educate you on what could likely be the biggest purchase of your life. With a home inspection you reduce the risk of unwanted surprises and learn how to maintain your home in the process. What can I expect from a home inspection? A home inspector will thoroughly examine your home, including a check of the moisture levels, grading, roof, insulation, and ventilation. The electrical, … (0 comments)
acton: WHY USE A BUYER AGENT IN HALTON HILLS
- 04/17/08 05:27 AM
Why use a Buyer Agent in Halton Hills? By Lia and Bill McNally When you decide the time is right to start looking for real estate in Halton Hills, choosing the right buyer agent to have on your side is the first logical step. While there are different ways to be represented during a real estate transaction, none offers the benefits of having a buyer agent. This is the only arrangement in which your interests are put first.
What is a Buyer Agency? A buyer agency is an arrangement between a real estate brokerage and a prospective buyer for the purpose of finding … (0 comments)
Acton, Ontario from Past to Present By Lia and Bill McNally
In 1844 Acton was a settlement originally known as both Danville and Adamville. When Acton was amalgamated in 1873 into a village, it was home to a little over 700 residents. The Adam's brothers were the founding settlers and they named many of the town's streets after members of their family. In fact, Zenas Adam's home, which is now over 150 years old, still stands on the corner of Main and Church Street East.
Back then the largest employer in Acton was the Beardmore Tannery which opened its doors for business in 1865. … (0 comments)
Moving to Acton still holds a certain stigma in the eyes of many Georgetown residents. When we as realtors, suggest Acton as a possibility we're almost always met with an indignant "Acton? I'd be embarrassed to live there!"
True, Acton has held the reputation as being working class and stinky (due to the tanning of leather, long ago at a factory where the Olde Hide House is currently located) but things have changed a lot since then and Acton is definitely worth another look.
I like to think of Acton as the old Georgetown. In … (0 comments)
acton: CHOOSING A HALTON HILLS REALTORS
- 04/07/08 06:27 AM
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a Halton Hills Realtor For most people their home is their largest investment. So it surprises me how little thought people put into choosing an agent when it comes time to sell. There are so many agents working in Halton Hills and there can be a big difference in the service and benefits you receive from each one. It takes a little investigating to make sure you make the right decision. It's well worth the effort, because choosing the wrong realtor can wind up costing you a ton of money and aggravation.
Know your Rights! Duties your Real Estate Agent owes You!Written by Bill McNally and Lia McNallySales Representatives, Johnson Associates Ltd. BrokerageWhen you sign a representation agreement with your local realtor he or she is obligated to provide you with the following 6 fiduciary duties. Please note that if you haven’t signed a representation agreement, your real estate agent does not owe you these specific duties, but other ones which we will discuss at the end of this article.Accounting: Your agent, upon request, must provide you with details of all money handled and placed in trust on your behalf. Your brokerage must … (0 comments)
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