How Can I Get My Home Ready For Sale? Deciding to sell is a big decision. It can simply feel like too much to take on! However, selling your current house or condo is necessary before you can find your next ideal home. With some professional guidance and yes, some work, you can prepare your home to sell.Here is a Checklist for Getting Your Home Ready To Sell:Starting Points: Declutter & Organize Whose Home is it Anyway: Buyers have a hard time looking past personal photos..

What are Some Tips For Winning a Bidding War?In a city like Toronto, bidding wars are just one of the scenarios you are likely to find yourself in. As a seller, it’s an ideal situation as more competition drives up the final sale price. As a buyer, however, the bidding war can be an emotional and frustrating process. Buyers see time pass, properties they loved sell to someone else, and reasonable (and even high) offers rejected. Our first suggestion is to work with an experienced Realt..

Why Do Some Listings NOT Sell?If a listing is sitting on the market for too long without selling, it is a very stressful scenario for the seller. It is especially unnerving if the seller needs to move soon, like if they are about to close on a new property. They need their current place to sell. Yet, whether it’s a seller’s market or not, some properties linger longer than others. Why is that?If a listing is growing old on the market, there are common factors that usually have somethin..

A Buyer’s Market or A Seller’s MarketWhat’s the difference?As you know, the real estate market is subject to change. Whether its due to a new law passing, a downturn in the economy, or any other reason, the price and supply of homes will be affected as a result. If you are planning to buy or sell you'll want to understand what type of market you find yourself in, so you know how to reach your goals. Starting with some research is always a good first step.Now, you’ve like..

How to Sell Your Home or Condo FASTYou want to sell your home or condo and move on to your next home. It's an exciting time! However, no one wants the process to take too long, especially if you’ve already bought a new place. In hot markets, many choose to buy first and set a relatively short closing date on their new property. Therefore, it’s important to get the current place sold as soon as possible! Or, you're just ready for that next chapter to begin, and don't want the sale of your ho..

Are you confused about whether to sell your home before buying?You're NOT alone!When you’re preparing to make a move it can be difficult to decide whether you should sell your current home before buying your new Toronto home. Is it always best to sell first? When might it be a good idea to consider buying first? Timing is an important part of real estate, whether you’re buying or selling. If you’re about to do both it can be difficult knowing where to begin! While most p..

Buying in East Toronto vs. West Toronto(What’s the difference?)The debate over which is better, East Side or West Side, is one with no losers (Toronto is pretty great no matter which side you live on)! Yonge Street is seen as the invisible dividing line between the two.While many people argue one side is better than the other, there are areas on each side that are amazing places to call home. Where you’ll be happiest really depends on your individual lifestyle and wish list. So, let’s take a loo..

Should You Sell Without a Realtor in Toronto?While most people enlist the help of a professional to sell their property, there are some who choose to sell their home without a Realtor. It is the rare person who is able to sell without a real estate agent. Some have a family member or friend they’ve agreed to sell to and aren’t too concerned about price. If that isn’t the case however, you’ll need have to have skills and knowledge in a variety of areas to make sure you sell for the right pri..

Should You Buy A Pre-Construction Condo?In Toronto’s sought-after real estate market many buyers choose to get in on new developments early. There are a variety of reasons people choose to buy pre-construction, but is it the right choice for you? These are some things to consider when deciding whether you should buy a pre-construction condo:TIME:Ask yourself: how long are you willing to wait before moving into your new condo? If you are living somewhere you want out of fast, pre-constructio..

"Should I Buy a House or Condo?"So, you’re looking to buy your next property in Toronto. It’s an exciting (and nerve-wracking) time for everyone! In the city of Toronto in particular you might be considering whether to buy a House or a Condo.These different market segments are often compared based on a variety of factors. Some look closely at the price point, some at the long term investment, others at the cost of maintenance, the value of location, and so on. There’s a lot to consider!&nbs..