CENTURY 21 Home Realty Inc. - Blog

Looking for Multiple Offers?

julie.martin@century21.ca — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ahh...multiple offers. This is the stuff Sellers dream of, but only skilled REALTORS® can grasp and handle like a pro.

Why so? Well, quite frankly, it can be tricky and nerve-wracking. But, it's not insurmountable...it does go with the territory, especially in our area and in this HOT spring market. Still, multiple offers are a whole different kind of animal than any other thing REALTORS® face. It's just not as easy as it looks and it's certainly not for the faint of heart (nor for a rookie).

So, that being said, Sellers, be careful what you wish for and make sure you're signed up with a pro who knows their way around the negotiation table. Experience usually makes a REALTOR® better equipped to handle such a situation, but that's not always the case. I don't care what people may tell you about how anything can be learned. I personally think some skills you either have or you don't have. Thankfully, for my clients, this agent has what it takes. I'm not tooting my own horn, just telling you the truth.

The fortunate recipient of multiple offers had better be prepared. This type of situation requires the kind of skill that comes with a good sense of how to read people and gauge their level of interest, their willingness and ability to handle a tough negotiation, and judge whether or not what they have put in writing will actually fly with their lender.

Multiple offers can blow up in your face if you're not careful. As much as I love, love, love the challenge and excitement of telling my Sellers that they not only have one, but two or more offers on their property, I do not take the process lightly, as any wrong move can backfire.

If you looking to sell your property soon, and want to know how you can attract multiple offers, give The Red Carpet Crew a call. Let us advise you on how to set yourself up for success and then let us guide you through the process to ensure things don't fall off the rails.

Seaforth The Friendly Town

sharon.medd@century21.ca — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Seaforth has a lot to offer New residents - hospital, medical clinic, retirement home (s), restaurants and much much more. There are various lots for sale in new developments and in established areas as well. We have parks and schools. Quaint stores and friendly people to welcome you. Come see for yourself.......

Buy Rain Barrels In Support of Easter Seals

jeff.gingerich@century21.ca — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

What better day than Earth Day to announce the Realtors at Century 21 Home Realty are selling rain barrels in support of the Easter Seals Kids To Camp Program. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year to allow 4 local families to send their child to Camp Woodeden outside London.

Each rain barrel above is $50 including HST. For Kitchener Waterloo residents with rain barrels, stormwater credits are available which saves you money every month!

Note you need to preorder your rain barrels for pickup April 27th from 9 am - noon. Details here http://RainBarrel.ca/C21KidsToCamp.

Thanks in advance to our wonderful community for your ongoing support of this charitable cause.

Jeff Gingerich

Sales Representative

Century 21 Home Realty Inc. Brokerage

Office: 519-570-4663

Direct: 519-505-4488

http://Jeffgingerich.com

"Delivering results since 1989"

Average Prices Up from January

julie.martin@century21.ca — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

How's the market?

I get asked that question almost every day. I usually say, "Well, it depends. Are you buying, selling or leasing? Residential or commercial?"

Here's the latest report from the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS®:

Average Prices Up from January

The calendar and snow on the ground may indicate it's still winter, but in real estate, it's definitely heating up and according to all of the activity we've been seeing, it's spring. If you're buying, now is the time to get out there and start looking because that's what a lot of others are doing! If you're selling, by all means, don't delay as you don't want all of these buyers to miss out on viewing your property!

But, don't do it alone. You need the help of a professional to help you through the ins and outs of the process.

If you are Buying, you need a REALTOR® on your side. A REALTOR® sees properties before they hit the public, and they can help you to find the best investment, to negotiate the best purchase price (not above market value), and even help you spot red flags that may cause problems later.

If you are Selling, you need a REALTOR® on your side to get your property the greatest exposure and to help you negotiate the best sale price of your property, and of course to make the entire process seamless and to alleviate the hassles, stresses and awkwardness that people who show their own homes face.

Please consider The Red Carpet Crew to represent you in your next real estate transaction, and find out that we really are Raising the Standard of Your Real Estate Experience!