Found 10 blog entries tagged as Real Estate.

The Real Estate Agents Perspective

Title: The Ultimate Guide to Signing a New Listing and Preparing it for Market: Upgrades, Renos, Staging, and Explosive Advertising!

Subtitle: How to Turn Your Listing from Drab to Fab with a Dash of Laughter

Introduction:

Hey there, fellow real estate enthusiasts! So, you've just signed a new listing, have you? Congratulations! Now, before you start visualizing your commission, selling a property involves more than just stapling a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn and praying for a miracle. Fear not! We're here to guide you through the process of transforming your listing into a captivating, market-ready property. And don't worry, we promise to throw in some hilarious anecdotes along the way to keep your…

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As we approach retirement,  

many of us are faced with the age-old conundrum of whether to downsize our homes. It's a difficult decision that requires a careful weighing of the pros and cons. On the one hand, a smaller home can save you money on maintenance, costs of utilities, taxes, and other expenses. On the other hand, it can also mean giving up space, privacy, and memories associated with the home.

If you're on the fence about downsizing, there are a few things to consider. First, will you miss the space that you're giving up? If you're used to a large house with plenty of room for company or hobbies, downsizing to a smaller home may feel cramped. However, if you're tired of maintaining an oversized home, you may find that downsizing gives…

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Spring Gardening for my fellow green thumbs!

Welcome to Kathy's Corner, where we discuss all things real estate and everything in between. Today we're talking about the joys and challenges of spring gardening in Etobicoke. Ah, yes. The time of year when we trade in our snow shovels for trowels and embrace the glorious hues of spring. Or so we hope.

As a seasoned gardener, I've learned that planting your foliage is only half the battle. The real fun begins when it's time to weed and water, and that's when things can go south. Or, in our case, north, south, east, and west -- thanks to that wacky Etobicoke weather.

But don't despair, my fellow green thumbs, we can conquer this! With some patience, a dash of creativity, and a few strategically placed gnomes,…

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Preparing your home to sell can be a daunting task. There are many small projects you know that will require renovation, repair or simply cleaning up and decluttering. Of course you want the maximum profit and knowing what needs to be done is only apart of it. Getting it done is another story. Trades , who to use , who will show up. Will it just require a handyman or a professional? With these and many more issues you need to have a no obligation conversation with an experienced Real Estate agent to help you navigate the many issues you will face when it becomes time to sell. A Local agent who can help with the trades, the inspectors, the lawyer, the movers and so on. Call Kathy or Lauren. 

Their website has a huge database of buyers that are…

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We are always looking to promote our listings as professionally as possible to give our clients the feeling that we have done everything we can to achieve the best outcome for their home and family.

 Our latest effort was a Downtown 2 1/2 Storey detached home owned by an Artist designer. The home was character rich and full of unique features. The kind that put your home apart from the rest . The focus must be on the richness of their inclusions to add to the value of the property. These items will be apart of the new homeowners daily sightings. 

To this end the sellers initial challenge was to clean and improve the aesthetics from a tenanted house. Paint, and general maintenance were addressed. An investment of new carpeting, Staging and lighting…

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3RD QUARTER 2021 NEIGHBOURHOOD HOME REPORT

This report is from TREB and is based upon detached homes data. 53 out of 77 listings sold in the Third Quarter of this W7 community with Norseman and Queensway. The average list price is lower than the sale price which indicates homes are selling over asking. The total number of solds decreased from 2020 yet their prices increased by almost 20 %. Homes are selling faster this year too. 2020 14 days on the market for average 2021 11. 

Please feel free to comment if you find this information useful. 

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To be Virtually Staged or not?

 

Makes a difference , doesnt it ?  

So we chose 8 photos to be staged for the main purpose of creating more interest in our Condo property currently for sale in Barclay Terrace 1300 Islington Avenue Suite 2702 in West Toronto. Some were more effective than the others but in choosing a company we went with an American one that does the virtually staging and architectural designs for Property Brothers, our Candian twins of fame and fortune.  It's a lovely Corner Suite overlooking Islington Golf and Country Club and steps from the famous Village with all the murals., Islington Village. 

Windows shuttering great views of Islington shops and the United Church,  up to 280 degrees of North of the Golf…

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BY KATHY, LAUREN & JOE GORDON Real Estate Agent with REMAX Professionals Inc. October 11, 2017 08:02 AM





 

What if a home could improve upon your five senses? 

Great Gulf homes in Canada, Etobicoke's Centennial Park neighbourhood have created this new age home to enhance your life and lifestyle. It is the first of its kind and they call it Active House. Their approach is the efforts of a team of Denmark and Canadian scientists determining what in a home can be improved upon with todays technologies to make it the best possible experience.

Active House is a better way to build and live in your home.The five senses we enjoy as human beings are the senses Great Gulf has focussed on for a better living…

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"the easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it"



We understand...


A loved ones lifestyle is changing. It could be a downsize, a divorce or even a death in the family. The challenges of this moment in your families life is difficult to understand. Moving your parents is one big thing, finding a caring place is another. Then selling your childhood home seems inconsequential after helping your family cope. 

Our job is to minimize the challenges and our specialty is meeting with everyone involved, providing the expertise needed to solve the families issues, to do with Real Estate. Getting the family home ready, whether it is decluttering, Cleaning, moving old furniture out and staging new furniture and accessories to update your home…

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Our latest home for sale is loaded with features both on the exterior and interior. In this fast moving market as is Toronto sometimes these get lost in the fever that is home purchasing. 

First and foremost is that the home sits backing onto a ravine known as the Credit River. Next, it sits on a quiet cul du sac with an estate like curb appeal. Professional landscaping and of course a beautifully decked out swimming pool of grand size. So once you get past these major amenities you might not notice all the other add-ons the present owner has bestowed upon this gorgeous home. Then you see the photos, but they don't tell the whole story. So here they are. 

Now, what would think these would add to the home's value. The value should be measured in…

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