A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

You’ve seen the listings on realtor.ca. The ones with photos that are dark, off-centre, fuzzy, maybe with dirty dishes in the sink…you know what I’m talking about! Some listings don’t have any photos at all!!! Check out Hooked on Houses for a variety of incredibly terrible MLS photos 🙂 You may think that if you… Continue reading A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

Facing Multiple Offers

First, let’s define a multiple offer. It is a situation in which more than one buyer is interested in a property and offers the seller an Agreement of Purchase and Sale which includes price, inclusions, terms, closing date, conditions, etc. Working with multiple offers is a very emotional process for both buyers and sellers, but… Continue reading Facing Multiple Offers

Tips for Selling in Winter

As I discussed in my last post, Selling in Winter, you can still sell your home in winter! It’s just a different kind of market, and you can ask your REALTOR how he or she can promote it differently. This week, I’ll help you get your house ready now that your house is on the… Continue reading Tips for Selling in Winter

Selling in Winter

I have several clients right now who want to wait until the Spring to put their homes on the market. There are some common misconceptions that make sellers believe it is in their best interests to wait until the Spring market. The first misconception is that buyers aren’t looking to move from November to February… Continue reading Selling in Winter

How’s the Market?!

Good news, Barrie! Despite the high unemployment rate in Barrie, real estate activity has had a real boost. According to the Barrie and District Association of Realtors, “the city of Barrie saw 211 residential sales in October, up 23 per cent from one year earlier.” We do have to keep in mind, however, that last… Continue reading How’s the Market?!