Ever since I became a Realtor there has always be FSBO’s or also know as For Sale By Owner. Now don’t get me wrong I am sure there are people out there that are more than capable of selling their own home and I am sure that they are more than likely also the first ones to pick up the phone to call a Realtor. Think about it do you see Lawyers, Doctors, Judges, or even Car ...
Posted by Victoria Jacobs
on June 13, 2011
Picking paintLET NATURE BE YOUR GUIDE
When the urge for a home colour makeover becomes more than a passing fancy, it’s a good sign it’s time to pay attention to your feelings!
Colour is a powerful tool, communicating to us in ways as recognizable as a red flag to a bull or as silent as white noise. Most of us know we have feelings about colour, but interestingly, we are not ...
Posted by Caroline Doherty
on June 8, 2011
by Harry Magill
In the past few years, I have attended a number of courses pertaining to MOLD and I wanted to bring certain information to your attention.
Mold or fungus is a microscopic plant like organism that grows on organic material and reproduces by spreading spores.
How does mold begin? There are three things that are required for mold to appear; 1. relative humidity of 38% or greater, ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
- Home Staging and Organization - It’s About Making A Great First Impression!! By Dawn Holmes
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You have decided to sell your home. Now is the time to think of your home as a PRODUCT to be marketed.
Home staging is the hottest new marketing tool. It is the real estate industry’s term of choice for preparing a house so that it will appeal to the widest range of prospective ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
Think of your kitchen as the social hub of your home. Undoubtedly, it’s the most trafficked area in your house and is probably where your family gathers the most. It’s also the room where you prepare your meals and most likely, where you do most of your entertaining. With so much functionality, it should come as no surprise to discover that the kitchen is considered to be the most important ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
To Do Before Moving Day:
Call to ensure Mortgage Funds are available for closing day
Call lawyer re: closing day procedures and how, when and where to pick up key
Call insurance company re: coverage to be effective on closing
Book moving van company, confirm a week prior to closing
Defrost refrigerator/freezer, a few days prior to closing
Phone Number for Services (Barrie & area):
Bell ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
To Do Before Moving Day:
Call to ensure Mortgage Funds are available for closing day
Call lawyer re: closing day procedures and how, when and where to pick up key
Call insurance company re: coverage to be effective on closing
Book moving van company, confirm a week prior to closing
Defrost refrigerator/freezer, a few days prior to closing
Phone Number for Services (Barrie & area):
Bell ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
Reprinted courtesy of: AmeriSpec of Simcoe Muskoka
Q. What are some typical pests encountered in Canada that can affect my home?
A. Household pest types vary significantly across Canada and include animals such as birds, bats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, etc. and insects such as termites, powder post beetles, ants, and stinging insects. Pests can enter a house through common building openings such ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
The ability to have running water in our homes is a luxury, even though we take it for granted in today’s society. Having hot and cold running water available to wash dishes, flush toilets and take showers are modern conveniences most of us can’t imagine doing without. So it’s important that we make sure the water in our homes is always going to the right place.
Basement Drains
Practically ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011
What You Carry With You and What You Throw Away Can Leave You Vulnerable
Posted on October 13, 2010, 10:54 am, by admin, under Barrie Realtor Blog.
In today’s modern world, we use our personal information in so many ways when we shop, do our banking, when we travel, etc., yet we can be even more at risk to scam artists than ever before. The truth is, you can’t be too careful. Know ...
Posted by Harry Magill
on June 2, 2011