When is the best time to meet with a REALTOR® like me? Chances are,
you would say, “When I’m thinking of buying or selling a home.” You’d be
right, of course!
However, there are many other good reasons to meet with me. Here are just
a few:
• You want a professional opinion as to the current value of your
property, so you know what it would likely sell for in today’s market.
• You notice a home listed for sale in a desirable neighbourhood, and
you’re interested in learning more — even if you’re unsure you want
to make a move.
• You’re thinking of moving within the next couple of years, and you
want to find a REALTOR® like me, that you can get to know and
trust.
• You want some recommendations for preparing your home for sale
and especially determining what repairs and other work needs to be
done.
• You want an honest assessment as to the state of the local market,
and the best time for you to buy or sell.
• You have real estate-related questions and you want to talk to an
expert who knows the local market well and can provide you with
answers.
As you can see, there’s a lot of value you can get from talking to me as your
REALTOR®. Call today.

Have you ever driven up to a restaurant and your first impression was
disappointing? Perhaps the windows looked dark and gloomy, the façade
was worn and unattractive or for some other reason it just didn’t look like a
tempting place to eat.
It could still be a fantastic restaurant – a real gem. But, your first impression
has soured your anticipation. If you still walk through the front door, it will
likely be with the expectation of being disappointed.
This scenario often plays out in the real estate market as well.
A buyer drives up to a home for sale and quickly forms an impression based
on what he sees “from the curb”. That’s why you’ll hear real estate experts
talk about the importance of “curb appeal”. It’s one of the most important
selling points of a property.
If you plan to put your home on the market, you obviously want your home
to look as attractive as possible from the street. Fortunately, there are many
simple things you can do to improve curb appeal.
For example, you can trim shrubs and hedges, plant flowers, clean the
walkway and driveway, paint the front door and garage door, and clean the
exteriors of the windows. All these projects are relatively easy and
inexpensive. Yet, each can make a dramatic improvement to how your
home looks at first glance.
Don’t be like the great restaurant that’s hidden behind an unkept façade.
Make sure your curb appeal reflects the overall value of your property.
Looking for more advice on selling your home quickly and for the best price?
Call today.

When some people think about selling their home, they imagine all the
things they will have to do: paint the kitchen, clean closets, prepare for
viewings, find another home, arrange financing, start packing, etc. It can all
seem very overwhelming very quickly.
In fact, the long to-do list you imagine you’ll have to deal with may dissuade
you from making a move!
It doesn’t have to be that way.
There are many ways to make selling your home and buying another
relatively simple and easy.
Sure, there will be some work to do. You may need to prepare your property
so that it looks appealing to potential buyers – cleaning, decluttering, doing
some repairs, etc. Of course, you will also need to view some properties for
sale in order to find your next dream home.
But those activities may not be as time-consuming or difficult as you had
imagined. In fact, you and your family might actually enjoy the experience –
and see it as an adventure.
The trick is to work with the right REALTOR®, someone who can guide you
through the process, show you the shortcuts, and generally make things
easier for you.
It’s a little like baking your first cake from scratch. The task seems daunting,
unless you have a master baker by your side to guide you step-by-step
through the process. Then it’s a lot easier, and even fun!
That’s what a good REALTOR® can do for you. Looking for one? Call
today.