The Comparative Market Analysis: CMA

Home Value Info

A comparative market analysis (CMA) is an evaluation tool used by real estate agent's, based on local listing and sales data, to determine the probable sale price of a property in the current market. Who can use this information? Both sellers and buyers alike. Home sellers can use a CMA to help determine a list price. Buyers can use it to help them determine the offer price on a property they … [Read more...]

When is the Best Time to Sale Your Home?

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...]

2009 December’s Market: Looking Good

December’s market seem to be very active this year. No need for the monthly sales stats to confirm that. Normally it is a slow month, because of the Holidays. Most people are into Christmas shopping, Christmas dinner parties, and little time to seriously visit homes. But there are still buyers calling for information and getting their finances ready for the next year - which is only a few weeks … [Read more...]

A Staged house that sold in 3 hours

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I wanted to share this recent story with you - a Staged house sells in 3 hours! Of course it's exceptional but it does happen inspite of a slower real estate market. I was recently asked to help a lady prepare her home for sale. The house is small (2 bedrooms only and a very small office), but very well located and well maintained. The paint was recent and the color neutral enough on the … [Read more...]

So, you think you don’t need Home Staging?

You have decided to sell your property. You love the home decorating shows on TV. You have good taste and you house is well decorated. You are ready to put the property on the market. But, are you really? I often hear this kind of thinking from certain home sellers, especially women. It’s perfectly normal, as home decorating is becoming an established hobby and is well represented all over … [Read more...]

When NOT to hold an Open House

If your property is fresh in the market, an open house can be very important. You never know whom in your neighbourhood is looking to buy a home like yours. There has been some instances where the actual buyer came from a Open House visit. Although this isn't always the case. In fact, most visitors who come to open houses rarely buy the house. A lot of them don't even know the price of your … [Read more...]

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