Top 10 Mistakes Sellers Make When Choosing a Realtor
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My friend (or family member) sells real estate
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Your presentation sounds good. I’ll list right now
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You’re the only agent who agrees with my selling price
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I don’t need references. I’m a good judge of character
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I’m going to list with the agent who has the lowest commission
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The agent is what counts – not the company
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All realtors passed the same test so they must know the same things
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This agent will hold an open house every week
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I want an agent who lives in my neighbourhood
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This agent sold more homes last year than anyone else
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Rob KELLY’S 2009 All Inclusive Trip Draw
Rob KELLY Real Estate Agent | Royal Lepage Meadowtowne Realty Inc. | 6948 Financial Drive | Mississauga, Ontario Canada | Homes for Sale
Toronto Mid-Month Resale Figures
MID – AUGUST 2009 VERSUS MID-AUGUST 2008
GTA – UNITS SOLD
2008 UNITS = 3,019
2009 UNITS = 3,832
DIFFERENCE = + 26.6%
GTA – AVERAGE PRICE
2008 AVERAGE PRICE = $ 373,844
2009 AVERAGE PRICE = $ 383,796
DIFFERENCE = + 2.7%
CITY OF TORONTO – UNITS SOLD
2008 UNITS = 1,192
2009 UNITS = 1,465
DIFFERENCE = + 22.9%
REST OF GTA(905) – UNITS SOLD
2008 UNITS = 1,827
2009 UNITS = 2,367
DIFFERENCE = + 29.6%
REST OF GTA(905) – AVERAGE PRICE
2008 AVERAGE PRICE = $ 360,326
2009 AVERAGE PRICE = $ 379,181
DIFFERENCE = + 5.2%
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Moving DO’s – Moving DON’Ts
Moving DO’s
- Label everything clearly and make a Complete inventory list – check off when loading
- Keep copies of inventory, bills of lading, service orders and cancellations, estimates, phone #s etc. with you always
- Carefully wrap liquids, cleansers, shampoos, toxins, etc.
- Back up your PC
- If you’re moving appliances, have the motors bolted.
- Time any repairs or purchases with move so delivery is direct
- Involve the whole family
Moving DON’Ts
- Do not pack flammables – dispose of at proper outlets
- Do not pack without labeling or organizing
Upon Arrival
- Check new home for existing damage before movers enter
- Check off boxes from complete list when unloading
- Have movers put items into appropriate rooms directly
- Place your box of basics in an area that will remain easily accessible and tell movers to leave
Day After Move-In
- If rural property – Take water sample
Box of Basics
**Take this box of basics with you, not with the movers and keep it readily available
- 2-4 black markers
- 7 rolls of masking tape
- Scissors
- Tissues
- Toilet Paper
- Paper towels/ cleaning
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hand and body soap
- Shampoo
- Bottled water/ beverages
- Food – easy to prepare
- Sealable baggies
- Trash bags
- Scrubbing brush, sponges and so on
- Rubber gloves
- Broom/ dustpan
- Mop
- Vacuum cleaner
- Bleach
- Bathroom cleaner-All Purpose
- Dust cleaner (e.g Pledge)
- Carpet cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Dishwashing detergent
- Laundry detergent
- Tile floor cleaner
Don’t forget – a few changes of clothes just in case!!
Detailed Moving Checklist
The following list is a checklist of what you need to do on a move to ensure that no difficulties arise. Remember, you do not have to take everything with you, only that you really want and need, and sell the rest. Not all of these will apply to everyone.
Four to Six Weeks Prior
- Arrange movers
- Arrange trucks and friends
- List items to insure (valuables)
- Arrange moving insurance
Two to three weeks Prior
- Doctor
- Lawyer
- Accountant
- Bank
- MVA/MVD
- Rev. Can.
- Publications
- School
- Phone
- Electric
- Water
- Internet
- Insurance – life, P&C, accident
- Dentist
- Broker
- Finance Co’s
- Credit Cards
- CAA
- Memberships
- Post office
- Cable
- Gas
- Fuel
One Week Prior
- Defrost fridge & freezer
- Transfer bank accounts
- Drain fuel & oil from power equip.
- Drain hoses
- Pack items to be taken in car and label, do not move
- Gather & pack valuables
- Send all items out to be cleaned
- Remove all moveable fixtures
- Get car serviced
Moving Day
- Pack a box of basics (see right hand column for a detailed list)
- Pack suitcases for trip
- Remove all lines
- Conduct last minute walk through, checking all closets, windows, lights and doors.
June Real estate market……….
Can you believe the Toronto Real Estate Board just set a record for sales in the month of June. With Toronto area leading the way, analysts are saying that real estate is causing the bounce in the economy. Buy Buy Buy!!
Mississauga Real Estate is booming!!
With the low interest rates and a dip in house prices, once again we’re seeing more efficient and higher priced sales…..don’t be too slow to act and get in now.
