How do I get my house ready to sell? 5 steps before listing your house
Posted on Jun 10, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
- Get an idea of worth: Call a trusted Realtor and book an appointment for them to come to your home and get an independent, unbiased home valuation. A good, licensed real estate agent, can provide you with an idea(range) of what your home is worth given current market conditions. This is also your opportunity to find the right realtor to sell your h...
Living with Black Bears in Muskoka
Posted on Jun 01, 2016 in Cottage Tips
I live in Muskoka, which means I live in the middle of black bear country. Most of us see at least one black bear while driving each year. I've personally seen half a dozen this spring and early summer.
Living close to nature is wonderful, but proximity to black bears often brings concern to local and seasonal residents. Although black bear's are us...
How do Real Estate Agents get paid?
Posted on May 31, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
A common question on Google is "How are Real Estate agents paid? or 'Why are Real Estate agents paid so much?' These are good questions, because buying and selling real estate is one of the most expensive transactions in a lifetime. I'll deal with a regular residential transaction.
Typically, a realtor is paid based on a percentage of the sale price...
What are chattels and fixtures? Do they stay or do they go?
Posted on May 16, 2016 in Real Estate FAQ
When you're selling your home, or buying someone else's home, the issue of what stays and what goes can become a problem at closing if not dealt with well at the time of offer and acceptance. What appliances are included in the sale price? The flooring stays right? But not the area rugs? I thought the window air-conditioner units are fixtures! 
A fi...
Why does Real Estate seem to have it's own language? Common Real Estate Terms.
Posted on May 11, 2016
Like many industries, Real Estate has it's own words and phrases that are not used in every day conversation. I've assembled an alphabetical list of most of them, to help you. If you have any questions, send me a text, call or email!
Agreement of Purchase & Sale: A contract by which one party agrees to sell and another agrees to purchase.
Amortizatio...
Should I buy through the listing agent?
Posted on Apr 26, 2016
The Listing Agent’s goal isn’t to get you the RIGHT house, it’s to get you to buy THIS house. Having your own agent means they are motivated to find you the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood no matter how long that takes. Of course, some agents are primarily motivated by the possibility of a bigger commission, so the person they are most co...
