You’ve probably heard before that September is the Income Property Month. And why is that? Summer time is usually slow in Real Estate, people take vacations, kids are off school, etc. etc. Then comes September. But before we go on, lets rewind a bit, so I can explain why is best to list after the summer. As you already know, Montreal official moving date is on July 1st each year. Most … [Read more...]
Condo Open House or Not?
September 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
One of my colleagues has a condo for sale, and he has done a few open houses since he listed the property a couple of months ago. He advertises in the local papers, in the MLS, on the street signs and at the building's main entrance, so there’s no doubt that people in the area (or looking at the ads) know there’s an open house. The first one had two to three visitors. The second time had … [Read more...]
Gourmet Appetizers and Open Houses – A Good Combination?
September 27, 2010 By 5 Comments
Photo: Deya Bautista I follow some industry blogs from the US, and I was amazed at the way some agencies go about organizing open houses, offering a whole range of catered food. Specially in New York, I’ve seen posts from Open Houses that actually offers a menu of appetizers. Gourmet Food in Open Houses. I find the idea fascinating, but I wonder how effective it really is. In Montreal, we … [Read more...]
When is the Best Time to Sale Your Home?
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Assuming yours is a single family unit: House or Condo... You often read that in the spring is the best time to sell a home. I strongly disagree. In today's market, the average home in Montreal takes around 2 to 3 months to sell- if priced according to the current market. You want to be closing in the spring, not listing it. By the time spring comes, you want your home SOLD - and not still for … [Read more...]
How To Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make – Video
February 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
Although most of this video's content has been already mentioned in one of our first posts Here is an animation with some important tips and reminders on how to present your home before selling, avoid mistakes when accepting offers, and how to deal with buyers. I loved the "home-made" style animation, simple and to the point. Mind you, this video was made with a target audience of "House … [Read more...]
Dropping your price a little too late?
May 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
You started out with a high listing price. It’s been a while since your property is for sale…and no offers. What could be wrong? The property is in a hot neighbourhood, so the location is not the problem. The conditions are great; top-notch with lots of renovations. You even got complemented on the décor and how well maintained it was. Then why are there no offers? Could it be … [Read more...]
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