It's OPEN HOUSE MONTH at CENTURY 21 offices across Canada - Spring has sprung, and the Spring Cleaning frenzy isn't too far behind! And this month, for the first time, CENTURY 21 Canada has a unique and highly useful program to help you expedite your spring cleaning projects. As a CENTURY 21 Connections Partner, the well-known collection company, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help save you 10% on your Spring ...
Posted by Barbara Fromm
on April 7, 2010
Opinions about whether to hold an Open House vary greatly across the country. You'll hear real estate agents flatly refuse to hold open listings because they view them as a wasted marketing effort, or they'll say open houses are just a tool to find the agent new clients.
There is some truth to those reasons, but Open Houses also sell houses. About one in five of my listings sell at Open Houses. Consider ...
Posted by Jasmine Lee
on January 20, 2010
I'm not in the habit of putting letters in this blog, but this one received by a colleague of mine caught my attention. I wanted to share it in light of it being Open House Month at CENTURY 21 across Canada. Dear Owner: I've noticed you always like to put your best face forward when you're meeting folks. I've been holding up your toiletries in that bedroom-suite bathroom for years now, so I know ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 7, 2009
I was showing homes in an upscale Waterloo, Ontario neighbourhood recently; upon opening the front door, we were greeted with this sign (right).
Turns out that this particular house was on the market for more than a month. Coincidence? I think not!
I posted this photo on the CENTURY 21 Canada's community on Yammer, and that opened up a broad discussion of "toys" that ...
Posted by Jeff Gingerich
on July 20, 2009
Wouldn't you love to know what schools, grocery stores and community centres are near the new home you're seeking? After all, you're not just buying a house - you're buying a neighbourhood, a way of life. Then you'll want to check out our Open House Planner on this site - click on any part of the map of Canada on the home page and it will take you to a zoomable, interactive of the community in your ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on April 20, 2009