January 2023

Home Maintenance CheckList

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 in Marketing Your Home

As any REALTOR® will tell you, regular preventative maintenance is vital to maintaining your property value. By spending a few hours every spring conducting a careful home inspection you'll save money in the long run, because you can address minor problems before they turn into major repairs. A spring maintenance check-up is especially important th...

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Preparing your home for sale-Tips

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 in Marketing Your Home

Are you thinking of selling your home? Before your REALTOR®begins showing your home, you will want to make sure it's in tip-top condition. An attractive, well-kept home generally has a better chance of selling a little faster.

Minor exterior and interior improvements can add value to your home and need not require a large renovation bill. Think back...

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Preparing Your Home for Sale

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 in Marketing Your Home

Preparing your home for sale
Before your home is shown to prospective buyers, your REALTOR®will recommend how to get your home ready for sale. An attractive, well-kept home generally has a better chance of selling faster. Review the Realty Link In Print article "Preparing your home for sale" for a few ideas to help you perk-up your home's appearance...

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The Listing Presentation

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 in Listing Your Properties

Without any obligation to hiring a Realtor, you can ask a REALTOR®to come to your house to give a "listing presentation." The REALTOR®will present his or her qualifications, explain how they will market your home, and most importantly provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA). The CMA details information on past sales in your neighbourho...

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Why use a Realtor?

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 in Buyer's Guide - Working with a Realtor- B

Is it necessary to buy a house through a Realtor? Although you are not legally required to, why would you undertake such an important purchase without the help of an expert? The Realtor's expert knowledge of the neighbourhood, future development plans, taxes, zoning, transportation, schools and community services will help you select the property t...

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Understanding Your Seller Agency Relationships With Your Realtor

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 in Working with a REALTOR®


A REALTOR® can act for a seller or a buyer, or to a limited degree, both. Whomever they represent, Realtors have a legal obligation to uphold the integrity of their clients, while protecting and promoting their interests.

Realtors also commit to:

  • Protect the client’s negotiating position at all times.
  • Provide undivided loyalty and keep the confidences...

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