At the risk of sounding like a broken record, we’re going to state the obvious: buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people will likely ever make. Unlike when you go to McDonald’s and order a Big Mac, buyer’s actually expect your home to look the same as it does in all the images. This is why showing…

When making purchases at the grocery store, mall, or even a local coffee shop, we’ve become accustomed to simply paying whatever the displayed price tag is. In real estate, that is not the case. Negotiation is a skill that real estate professionals practice daily and one that can mean the difference of thousands of dollars in the sale of your…

Why is Facebook important to selling my home?

It occurred to me about five years ago that Facebook had great marketing potential for my real estate business. It is only now that we are truly seeing the benefits of this powerful tool.

Facebook is the perfect place to advertise real estate for a few reasons. Firstly there are many people…

To potential buyers, what’s out in the front yard and in behind a house can be just as important as what’s inside it. Spending a little time (and money) elevating the outdoor areas can have a significant payoff when the offers start rolling in this selling season.

Colour Blocking

Take a page from a popular fashion trend — colour blocking…

Like most homeowners, you want to get the highest return on your investment when you decide to sell. While this will ultimately come down to a number of factors—location, proximity to public transport, market conditions—you can control how well your home shows, both inside and out. Doing some renovations can greatly increase your home’s value, especially if they haven’t been…