Sellers often wonder what’s with all the fuss about this “staging” concept!  Staging is literally what it sounds like – making a home more appealing to the highest number of potential buyers.  Now, don’t get me wrong – we’re not trying to deceive anyone.  We are going to create a perception! Staging techniques focus on improving a property’s appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that anyone can see... [read more]

Sellers have closing costs associated to them.  Both buyers and sellers have different closing costs and each will pay their own respective closing costs.  The respective lawyers will handle making the appropriate payments and will then provide you with one final bill you owe to them. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the closing costs for a seller.  As a seller, you can expect the following closing costs: 1. Early Mortgage Discharge Penalty This is charged... [read more]

Toronto is a hot market when it comes to real estate! Yes, there are many buyers out there and not as much supply. What’s more, with everyone trying to own a piece of real estate these days, we are constantly seeing infamous bidding wars on almost every property. What does Sold Over Asking mean? We see the “Sold Over Asking” line on all the signs—but what does it really mean? Now, as a realtor myself, I understand that listings are not as simple as they can seem.... [read more]

In this white-hot real estate market, it is likely that putting your home up for sale will yield multiple offers. But how do you go about picking the best one? Price isn’t the only factor these days. Here are some things to consider when fielding offers on your home so you can pick the right offer - for you. Figure Out Your Priorities Talk with your real estate agent and determine which factors are the most important to you when selling your home. You might be moving because you... [read more]