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 ...
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 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on November 27, 2009
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The 3rd quarter of 2009 came to an end on September 30th. Looking at the City of Peterborough, sub-districts 1-5, single family, all types, we are clearly still in a buyers market with only 3.0 months of inventory. The last quarter had an average number of sales of 119. Currently there are 274 listings. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on October 2, 2009
LISTING STRATEGIES (6)
How are you verbalizing your marketing skills?
(Example Step 3, - Market Knowledge):
What is market knowledge? Is it a simple Market Analysis or is there more to it?
Do you know the difference between Median Prices vs. Average Sales price?
If so, what does it all really mean?
How about days on market? Sales price as a percentage of list prices?
Your commitment is ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 23, 2009
The U.S. central bank says economic activity has "picked up" but that its key interest rates will remain unchanged at near zero.
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 23, 2009
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How are you verbalizing your marketing skills?
(Example Step 2, - Marketing Skills):
“Mr. and Mrs Seller, marketing your home is defined by using cost-effective, results proven strategies to get your home sold....Maximum exposure to the greatest number of potential buyers.... What are your expectations of me in marketing your home?”
Sure, you have all the ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 19, 2009
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“You know the market, you know how to market and you’re a great negotiator.”
But how are you at verbalizing your negotiating skills?
(Example, Step One – Negotiating Skills):
“Mr. And Mrs. Seller, in your opinion, who do you feel the primary person is that I negotiate with when getting your home sold?”
The typical answer ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
In its annual survey of most- and least-affordable housing markets, BusinessWeek quoted a number of experts who believe that for many people, the current low interest rates and low housing prices have combined to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a home. Dennis Torres, executive director of real estate operations at Pepperdine University, says, "People are going to talk about this as 'I ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe:
If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.
Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.
Upon entering ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
LISTING STRATEGIES (4)
Let’s talk about the “Listing Presentation”. It’s the one time that you have to verbalize your value proposition and someone else gets to measure whether you are worth it or not.
Buyers are easy to work with...they call on a sigh, you set an appointment, you ask them if they like the house, they say yes, you fill in the blanks on the contract, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 12, 2009