Many people looking to buy or sell a house have no idea that there is protocol to be followed when dealing with their Toronto real estate agent. Here are a few things to understand about dealing with an agent.First, you need to know that most agents are on a commission and only a very small percentage is salaried. If they do not close the deal, they do not get paid. Clients need to be on time for appointments. Common courtesy is a requirement...more
A house is, for most people, the largest asset they possess. As such, finding a great Toronto real estate agent to help you sell or buy one is probably the single most important thing you can do. You want to work with an agent best suited for your needs as well as one who knows how to go about closing the deal. Here are some great reasons why you should use an agent to sell your house.To begin with, it saves you time. You are not the one running...more
Everyone hates to move. There simply isnt a more grueling, stressful task. Sure, moving is hard work, but then theres the problem of having everything tore up around you. There isnt anywhere to escape and unwind. So, in addition to being exhausted from the work, you cant get a moment to breathe and relax because everything is piled up around you. Movers are expensive, and who wants strangers going through their personal effects? For these reasons, most people make the decision to do all of the work themselves. If you have made a similar decision, you need to read the following tips before you start packing: Dont leave everything till the last minute. One full month before you move into your new Toronto real estate, you should rent a storage building close by your current home. Start gathering boxes and store them in the building. Pack things you dont use (holiday decorations, keepsakes, extra dishes, closet clutter, off-season clothes, etc.) and store them in the building as well. Do not leave any boxes sitting around your home. This will keep you from feeling overwhelmed and stressed out over the move. Aside from being emptier and less cluttered, your home should...more
Choosing one Toronto real estate agent from the many available can be a daunting task. Many people will work with an agent because a friend or associate recommended them. This is a great start, but you need to meet the agent and talk with him to decide if he is the best-suited agent for your specific situation. Agents have different competencies;...more
Buyers love taking immediate possession. So, they often look for properties that are vacant when browsing for a new home. But that doesnt mean they want to look at empty houses. Buyers are drawn to homes that are properly staged and will often pay more than they would if they were presented with a house void of all furnishings and décor. If your...more
Toronto real estate agents are not just generically categorized but there are specific types. Others add certain titles to their names in order to stand out. This gets most people looking to buy or sell property confused. Who is a listing agent? How about a buying agent? Who is a transaction agent and who is a dual agent? These are questions that plague lay people simply wanting to find someone to help them sell or buy a piece of real estate in Toronto. This article gives definitions of the various types that are available to you.The first is a real estate broker. In most cases he is more educated in the industry than a regular agent. He could have a basic degree or may just have completed some real estate courses. Others may be qualified by virtue of a certain amount of experience in the field and some real estate courses.The second is a broker associate. This agent is usually employed by a real estate broker and many of them usually work in large real estate firms. The working relationship between the two varies. One may be required to pay a certain flat rate to the broker who has employed him or may work for the broker for a commission. A Toronto real estate agent is usually a...more
Author: Hector MillaIt is a scary prospect for a lot of people who have debts that are being sent to collections agencies. People are sometimes struck with fear because of the myth surrounding the collection agencies reputation for taking a hard...more
Working with a Toronto real estate agent can be confusing if you do not know how the relationship with your realtor works. A real estate transaction is among the most important transactions you will have to make in your lifetime. The more you know...more
When you wish to put up Toronto homes for sale, you will have to consider different things with regard to setting the price. Everyone wants to sell his or her home at the highest price possible but determining what is a realistic price is an art that...more
There are common myths about realtors that you should avoid when dealing with Toronto real estate agents. The first among them is that if you deal with the agent on the for sale sign you will get the best deal. This is not so. The agent on the sign...more
Toronto real estate has definitely recorded a lot of investment action in recent times. These are investments not just from locals but from foreigners as well. There are many reasons that have been attributed to this trend and this article seeks to...more
Buying a new home is an exciting time. From the very first moment you see the home you want to make an offer on, you are emotionally attached. The first time you walk through its rooms, you imagine your furniture there; you decorate the spaces...more