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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing much about how the world operates right not — including real estate. Real estate has been deemed an essential business in many parts of the country. However, even in areas where it is deemed essential, many agencies are limiting or stopping face-to-face transactions…
What sells a house? There are many factors that can go into why certain homes and properties move faster than others. These include: The property value and comparative list price. The home itself (layout, upkeep, renovations, etc.). The marketing done (listing photos, demographics targeted, etc.). Competition Time of year. The…
Determining the listing price can be the most important — and most difficult – part of a real estate professional’s job. Price a property too high and it might not sell. Price a property too low and your client could miss out on valuable revenue. The key is to find…
The Canadian real estate market is in a state of fluctuation, which can make determining a listing price difficult to say the least. Between rising interest rates, mortgage stress testing regulations, uncertain house prices, increased competition, and the like, there are many factors that might be affecting your usual process…
A recent Huffington Post Canada article reported on a compelling phenomenon: “recycled” real estate listings that could be skewing Canadian housing market data. According to the Huffington Post, a subscriber-only-access article in the Globe and Mail first revealed this trend. Real estate agents in Vancouver are “recycling” listings — i.e….
When you get a new real estate listing, you want to get it on the market as quickly as possible. But before you can do so, there are steps you need to take — specifically, property investigation. Investigating a new real estate listing can take up a lot of time…
So you just landed a new listing and it is time to open the file. So much to do and so little time. From due diligence, to creating, to promoting your new real estate listings – the more efficient you are, the more profitable you’ll be and the better service…