Buyers owe themselves the best possible representation when dealing with a Realtor.... make their representative legally accountable. Buyers and Agents have been walking a tightrope for years by not having an Agency relationship established before working with each other. I cannot fully comprehend why the practice still continues. For many years now our local Real Estate Board has made it mandatory to inform and establish a working relationship with all our clients before proceeding with them. I find that it's reasoning has been misunderstood by Agents and Buyers alike. It's very simple, and as this short video … (2 comments)
So today I stopped by the post office as I often do between appointments and had a nice surprise. I had a package waiting from Canada! So while I waited for them to scan it at the post office etc...I tried to figure out what it was. For a moment I was puzzled - who was sending me goodies from another country?? Al and Peg? Jenny? Not that I knew of. See what happens when you have too much stuff on your mind. I … (4 comments)
homes for sale: Want To Test The Market? It Doesn't Work That Way - The Market Tests You!
- 08/12/10 01:24 PM
So you think you can trick the market? Chances are that the real estate industry is a little bit more organized and sophisticated than you think. All parties to the transaction have historical information, current comparables and a legally responsible agency in place to protect Buyer's interests. Banks and their appraisers say too high, they don't lend on the purchase price, only the appraisal. Therefore, more happens behind the scene to safeguard the fair sale price, not just a list price. Exceptions to the rule do exist; a special property with incomparable features, or a superior location, holds a unique value … (2 comments)
homes for sale: How To Attract Buyers to Your Home Immediately!
- 08/10/10 06:41 PM
So you're confident that your home is ready for marketing to the public? Sometimes we lose objectivity with the look of our own home when it comes to loose ends. Homeowners cannot have the range of comparisons that a savvy Realtor possesses in making a property attractive. This is why it's very important to choose a professional that can bring Buyers in immediately. Personally, I use a home staging professional to consult with my Sellers (in most cases I pay for the initial consultation), in order for the Seller to experience this type of service. Home Staging is still a relatively … (14 comments)
Remaining informed in order to share the market conditions with my clients. Today is filled with optimism for the future of our economy and the real estate market. Reading between the lines of the commentary, and interpreting the indicators that some analyst supply is daunting. This little announcement supplied by one of my partners, is straight to the point. We're all having to settle down and be patient with the recovery. We will see swells and dips for the next little while but the bottom line is a healthy future. Be prudent with your buying and selling decisions and rely … (5 comments)
homes for sale: Canada lending rate up, but some mortgage rates lowered
- 07/23/10 08:36 AM
A good Realtor should keep Banks on their toes... Sergio De Pinto What the Bank of Canada does and what the Lenders (Banks, and others) are 2 very different things. The game plans for mortgage ratesare based on many factors having to do with money availability, timing, news, and customer perception. Trying to sort it out is difficult because the rules keep changing. Please contact me if you need help to figure out the current reality... and I'll give you the straight goods on what is available, and what the short term and long term projections really mean to you. Sergio … (0 comments)
My Insights on Real Estate in Vaughan, the Greater Toronto Area, the industry, and the Buying and Selling public. Discussing the responsibilities, duties of the Realtor to his clients, the community, and the world. This Blog takes a heartfelt look at Real Estate beyond the product and focuses on the people being served and those servicing them.
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