When putting your house up for sale, staging is an important step that can help buyers imagine themselves in this space. However there are some important steps you will want to follow to ensure you stage your home properly. These tips can help give you that extra spark that will bring in buyers. Read on […]
6 Tips for a Successful Open House
When you’re looking to sell a home, an open house can be excellent way to showcase the property and find buyers. But how can you make the most of the opportunity and allow visitors to experience the full potential of the home? Here are five tips for a successful open house. 1. Make Some Space… […]
What is the cost of selling your home?
It comes as a surprise to many people that there are a variety of costs involved in selling a home, so the amount you end up with is less than the actual sale price. But how much will you pay and what should you budget for? Here’s a list of some of the costs involved […]
Top tips to increase home value
If you are selling your home, you want to make sure that you get the best value for it. One of the best ways of achieving this is by hiring a good real estate agent. However, there are plenty of other things you can do to increase the value of your home and repairs and […]
What happens if a buyer doesn’t close on a home?
There have been a few stories and anecdotes recently about buyers not closing after agreeing to purchase a home. They made an offer, all conditions were waived or fulfilled, but when it came to closing time, they backed off. While still a rare occurrence, it’s still prudent to understand what you can do if it […]
Ten Tips for Finding a Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s going to be one of the biggest events in your life and your choice of REATLOR® is one of the most important decisions in the whole process. Your real estate agent can be the difference between a happy experience and a frustrating one, a quick sale and […]
Staging Kids’ Spaces: Tips from the Pros
GREATER TORONTO – Some of the warmest spaces in any family home are those dedicated to kids – whether they are bedrooms, nurseries, play nooks, or quiet corners for reading and homework. For home sellers, however, those beloved spaces can present some of the biggest challenges when it comes time to start staging. How can […]
MPAC Assessments: A 2016 Primer
GREATER TORONTO – With Halton residents’ notices having been mailed out on June 27, most homeowners in the GTA should already have received their 2016 Property Assessment Notice from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MCAP). When it comes to real estate, this is one of the most important documents in the province – as it […]
5 Tasks to Tackle BEFORE You List
A Spring Market Starter Guide for Sellers With the spring’s warmer weather finally in sight, many GTA homeowners are looking to take advantage of this year’s “Spring Market” by selling their homes while the area’s average price is still at a record high. In a competitive real estate market like ours here in the GTA, […]
Staging Consultations: A Helpful Step for Any Resale Property
This guest article was contributed by Kit Lee, who serves as Creative Director and co-founder of 2 Sisters Homestyling, as well as GTA Real Estate News’ expert staging correspondent. The goal of staging is to showcase the best features of the house, while creating a memorable and lasting first impression for potential buyers. However, many sellers find it difficult […]