The Problem with REALTORS.
December 23rd, 2009 categories: Business, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto
Before I even “go there“…let me first say that I am speaking totally on my own behalf and not in any of the positions that I hold in organized Real Estate. This is just some of my ramblings that come in go in my mind and need a Blog outlet, so please bear with me.
I began in the business 30 years ago and when I say “the business” I am referring to Real Estate or any other service industry. We had all been trained to strive to be the best in our field. Success equates to the sale of property, a satisfied Buyer, Seller or both. Read the rest of this entry »
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Toronto Real Estate: More Thoughts on Pricing
December 3rd, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Buying in Toronto, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto
Who sets the price of a house? The Seller, Buyer or the Realtor?
Your thoughts, comment below:
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This Morning’s Rant About Sales and Customer Service.
December 1st, 2009 categories: Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Technology
As you will be able to tell, I am somewhat frustrated with my wireless service. It’s always a problem for those of us in sales when we try to provide great service and other parts of the sales equation let us down…however…enough is enough…
Can you relate? “I’m mad as HELL, and I’m not going to take it anymore!!”
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Toronto Real Estate Board Launches Housing Market Stats
September 11th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Downtown Toronto, Real Estate, Toronto
Great News! The Toronto Real Estate Board is providing us with housing market information in graph format that will help you be up-to-date about what is really happening in the Toronto Real Estate Market. Let me know what you think, or if you need more clarification and know that I will be updating these graphs on my web sites as they are published by TREB…. so please come back for next month’s updates.Click here for Toronto Real Estate Board Market Stats
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Toronto Real Estate Board Releases August Sales Figures
September 2nd, 2009 categories: Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Selling in Toronto, Toronto
GTA REALTORS® Report August Resale Market Figures
TORONTO, September 2, 2009 – In August 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,035 sales, up 27% per cent from August 2008. The average price for August transactions was $387,921 – up by six per cent compared to the same month last year.
“The increase in demand for existing homes has been widespread across different housing types and price ranges,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “This suggests many categories of home buyers have chosen to make a long-term investment in housing, from first-time buyers to move-up buyers or buyers who are seeking a lifestyle change.” Read the rest of this entry »
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REALTORS And FINTRAC: Love It Or…
January 15th, 2009 categories: Real Estate
Over the past months Realtors have been learning to deal with a Government Program called: FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada). There is a stringent list of requirements that Realtors must follow.
The most common requirement that Buyers and Sellers must be prepared Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s a Great Time for Multiple Offers! From Sellers!
January 12th, 2009 categories: Buying in Toronto, Selling in Toronto
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 if it fits and let me know!!
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The Importance of Open Houses in Selling Your Home!
December 24th, 2008 categories: Real Estate, Selling in Toronto
For many Sellers the thought of having someone traipsing through your home with all its keepsakes and memories sends shivers down their spines.
However, take a deep breath and keep a few things in mind; First, this is the house you are leaving. Secondly, all the keepsakes should be away from the Buyers eyes in an attempt to de-personalize your home and make it appealing to the widest spectrum of Buyers in the marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Importance of the Internet in Marketing Your Toronto Home!!
December 20th, 2008 categories: Real Estate
Back in 2002 I had an international award winning web site that was recognized by the Realtors in a US magazine as one of the top ten sites, however, I was surpassed on the search engine Google by a newcomer who had been in my marketplace for one year (I had been over 22 years). After doing some soul searching and speaking to some great tech minds, I came across Bruce Lamb of Avalanche Networks. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Shoe Was On The Other Foot When I had to Find a Good REALTOR!
December 19th, 2008 categories: Real Estate
Last year sadly I had to sell my father’s condo out west. I knew a few Realtors from the area but as executor of my Dad’s estate, I felt it was my fiduciary duty to keep arms length from the transaction, so I did what I suggest most sellers do…. Read the rest of this entry »
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