An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines.
Call the local police department and ask them to have a squad care drive by during your open-house hours.
Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. 2. Wash your windows and screens. This will help get more light into the interior of the home. 3. Keep everything ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips:
1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details.
2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle.
3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch.
4. Install new doorknobs on your front ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.
1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.
1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job.
2. What designations do you hold? Designations such as ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3. Be flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the moment. But the more amenable you can be about letting people see your home, the sooner you’ll ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter — and earn a little extra cash — before you sell your home. But make sure the timing is right. Garage sales can take on a life of their own, and it might not be the best use of your energy right before putting your home on the market. Follow these tips for a successful sale.
1. Don’t wait until the last minute. You don’t ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
Posted fixed-rate mortgages at TD Bank, CIBC, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank have been cut this week, reflecting lower rates in the bond market.
Bank of Montreal was the first to announce its cuts on Wednesday while Scotiabank waited until Thursday afternoon, the last among the big banks. Laurentian Bank also lowered posted rates.
The largest percentage cuts were at Scotiabank ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 20, 2009
CENTUM Mortgage Broker’s are independently trained professionals licensed to represent and provide you with the best advice for your mortgage and financing needs.
Centum Financial Inc. broker’s primary expertise is locating funding for mortgage financing. We know where the best rates can be found because we have the benefit of dealing with multiple lenders at one ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 19, 2009
Canada's annual inflation rose 0.1 per cent in October from negative 0.9 per cent in September. It's the first increase in five months, ending the longest period of falling prices since 1953.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)2005 basket contentYear-over-year percentage change
YEARJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
2000
2.2
2.7
3.0
2.2
2.4
2.8
2.9
2.6
2.7
2.8
3.2
3.2 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 18, 2009