Richard Silver

It’s a Great Time for Multiple Offers! From Sellers!

In an area where there are lots of similar properties that might work for your Buyer, why not pick the top three properties they like and contact their Realtors. Tell the Realtor that you will look at offers from their Sellers tomorrow night at 8 PM.  The Sellers will be in competition to bring in their best offer. It is a reverse on the past few years of Sellers looking at multiple offers from Buyers. Put the shoe on the other foot! Let's see...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Cabbagetown

It was Cabbagetown Festival, 30 years ago when I spent a Saturday touring around Parliament Street and the area to the East. At the end of the day, I bought my first house for $90,000. It was a great location and has just recently re-sold for over $700,000. Of course, in the interim, like a good REALTOR, I have moved a few times...it is a hazard of the business...you think you have found the perfect home and then you see...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Getting Ready For Sale!!

Before you think of putting your home on the market, call your REALTOR and ask them for a brutally honest discussion of issues that they think should be addressed in your home  before listing. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that might help you on an ongoing basis so pre-listing preparation is kept to a minimum.    Remove all clutter. Visually simplify each room. Let a purchaser imagine their decor in your home. As well, you limit your market if your...Continue Reading...