Mortgage Fraud Warning

Courtesy of RECO’s “For the RECOrd” magazine   RECO investigators are all too familiar with mortgage fraud and the turmoil it causes for the victims who are left fighting to get their homes back. Unfortunately, in most cases, RECO only becomes aware of the mortgage fraud after the fact when a homeowner realizes they have… Continue reading Mortgage Fraud Warning

5 Tips to Sell Your Home

It’s a big decision to sell your house. Here are some easy tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! Interview a few different agents before making a decision. Despite what you may think, we’re not all the same! We offer different services for different commission rates. Make sure you’re comfortable with the… Continue reading 5 Tips to Sell Your Home

Student Housing in Barrie

There is definitely a stigma attached to student housing. Some investors shy away from that market due to the high turnover rate and the idea that students will damage the property. There’s a new reality, and investors should take note. In Barrie, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the rentals around Georgian College.… Continue reading Student Housing in Barrie

Signing a Listing Agreement

Congratulations, you’ve decided to sell your home! Perhaps you’re moving up, or maybe you’re downsizing or moving to another city. Now comes the time to pick a REALTOR to start the process along. If you don’t already have an agent you’ve worked with before, it’s always recommended to interview two or three people to find… Continue reading Signing a Listing Agreement

Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement

Contracts in general tend to be difficult for people to sign. There is a finality to it. Obligation. If you’ve bought a home in Ontario,  you’ve likely seen this form. There are reasons that this form is used that protect both you as the buyer, and us as the REALTOR. When you sell your home,… Continue reading Signing the Buyer Representation Agreement