Tag: Real Estate 101
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Listing Prices: How a Change in Strategy Effects How We View Offers
We all remember the Sellers Market of the pandemic, and we know the strategies that were used to list homes on has changed since we have moved to a balanced market as of late. The days of listing very low are gone – with some exceptions as described below. But…
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Has the Housing Market Really Changed?
So it’s August 2022 in Windsor Essex, and people want to know “What’s my house worth now? Can I get a good deal as a buyer? Should I wait for a ‘crash’ to happen? Is waiting better than acting now? Is it a good time to buy or sell a…
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Understanding Blind Bidding in Ontario
Blind Bidding is the practice which involves buyers placing their offer on a property receiving multiple offers not knowing what the other potential buyers are offering. They are “blind” to the information. With that said, the representing agent of the Buyer is also “blind”.
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Are We Levelling Out?
A lot has happened social-economically in the last 30 days, and even though this month is yet to finish (as I’m writing, it’s the 28th of March 2022) some details can be noted. There is chatter around the water cooler of life regarding a multitude of things: base mortgage increases,…
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Buyer Tips: Knowing What To Offer
This isn’t a fun topic, but it’s important. There is no hiding the fact that buying a home is incredibly difficult right now in Windsor Essex. I’ve yet to meet a Realtor that doesn’t want to see smiles on their clients faces, and I remember all too well being outbid…
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6 Considerations When Selling: Renovations
Looking to add value to your home before you sell? Hold on a minute, and read this before you bust a hole in the wall, or order the green-striped pattern wallpaper that you saw on Pinterest. Costs and timing, friends.
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Understanding The Windsor-Essex Housing Market – Volume 1.
Giving some insight to the Real Estate market right now, and why it’s acting the way it is. Perhaps a little hope as well…
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Agency Relationship – What’s the Difference between a Client and a Customer?
When you go through the process of discussing your contractual obligations between a Realtor and yourself, you’re presented with two options – the “Representation Agreement” or a “Customer Service Agreement”. But what’s the difference? Let me break it down like a fraction for you.
Tom Scully, Real Estate Agent 