Current Market Conditions

Over the last several months we have had many Buyers successfully purchase a home, considering the market this has been a tough time for many Buyers. With low inventory and more Buyers than properties available it is so important to be kept up to date with current market conditions. Many of you have likely been thinking of selling and ... More

Taking the Stress Out of Selling your Home For some people, the thought of listing their home for sale is stressful. They worry about all the things they have to do — and all the things that might go wrong. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips for making your home sale go smoothly: · Give yourself time to prepare. If you’re thinking of selling six months from now, start preparing your property now. Do any necessary staging, and get it looking its best. Avoid doing these tasks at the last minute. · Set the right price. Pricing your property too high will likely result in few, if any, buyers coming to see it. You might end up having to lower your price later, causing your home to linger even longer on the market. That’s stress you don’t need! · Have a flexible viewing schedule. If you make it too difficult for buyers to see your property, they might lose interest or simply choose to buy another home. Be as flexible as possible when a buyer wants to view your property. · Plan get-away activities. When a buyer comes for a scheduled viewing, don’t be home. Instead, plan some fun activities for your family. Think: playground, shopping, cycling, the zoo, etc. · Accept the ups and downs. Prospective buyers might say they love your home and plan to make an offer. Then you don’t hear from them again! It happens! Accept the inevitable ups and downs of selling your home. · Get help with repairs. You’ll probably have things that need to be fixed around the home, like a dripping faucet that needs repair or a room that needs painting. If possible, hire a professional to do some of that work. · Finally, work with a great real estate agent. That will make the biggest difference in ensuring your move goes smoothly and stress-free. Looking for a real estate agent like that? Call me!

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Home Sweet Home What is Your Home Worth?

Home Sweet Home What is Your Home Worth? January is the time to decide and get thinking about selling your home, what it takes to get your home ready for the Spring Market? Knowing what your home is worth is key and having a local Real Estate professional who knows the area will be the most beneficial in selling your home. If your ... More

Reminders Before Closing

Getting ready to move to your new home is an exciting time, but in that excitement you may forget some important steps. This list is here to make sure you get everything done and stay on track ! Your Barrie Real Estate Team is here every step of the way.   Make sure you ...   Notify and Arrange Bank - Make any changes to ... More

Making a Game Plan with your Realtor

Now that you have decided what you would like in a home and possibly the area, we can now begin your search. When you decide to work with Your Barrie Real Estate Team we can take you to as little as 2 homes or as many as 10 homes on each visit. I simply leave this up to you and your schedule. Whatever time you have, along with at least 24 ... More

Working with a Realtor – What You Need to Know

Just like having a Realtor represent the sale of your home a Buyer should have a Realtor represent him/her in the purchasing process, we call this Buyer Agency. You must determine this; Do you want full disclosure about the property and the area, do you want your Agent to be working solely for you and in your best interest and to be able ... More

Home Buyer’s Tips

Buying a Home can be overwhelming, and knowing where to start may be questionable. The tips listed below are here to help you in the beginning of your journey and guide you along the way. Your Barrie Real Estate Team will help guide you through the Buying process.   1. Know how much you can afford Why waste time looking at homes ... More