Let’s get real about buying & selling property
Whether it’s your first home, a vacation property or you are downsizing, the buying and selling of real estate can be an exciting, albeit sometimes stressful, proposition.
Finding the right agent, negotiating and closing the deal, land transfer taxes and closing fees are all the details that go into buying property. ShaCole can help you focus on the thrill of your property hunt and purchase and take some of the details off your mind.
We have access to a vast and experienced real estate network and team of professionals who are ready to help. Our focus on building relationships and personalized service will help you feel at home, before you even buy one.
Most realtors in Ontario adhere to strict professional standards, licensing practices and codes of conduct as outlined by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). You can expect the following from most professional realtors in Ontario13:
- Your REALTOR® becomes your home’s champion ⁃ When you sign a “Listing Agreement” with your REALTOR®, this is their promise that he or she will use all their skills and resources to get the most for your home
- REALTORS® know how to attract the most potential buyers ⁃ Your REALTOR® is an expert home promoter, connected to a network of agents and their buyers. He or she knows how to write compelling ads for your home, and only REALTORS® can place your home on a Board’s MLS® System
- REALTORS® will help you increase your homes “sale-ability”
- You probably have an emotional attachment to your home, and therefore can’t view it objectively. Your REALTOR® will help you present your home in the best light, so buyers will fall in love with it more easily.
- Market Knowledge – to help you get the most for your home ⁃ REALTORS® are masters of reading the market and pricing your home for maximum return. A REALTOR®’s experience literally pays!
- Negotiation Skills – to keep the deal on track ⁃ REALTORS® are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers. Tempers can flare and heels can dig in. Your REALTOR® is an expert at smoothing things out
Contact ShaCole for more information on how we make real estate easier.
13 Author Unknown; “What Can I Expect When I Enlist a Realtor to Sell My House”; http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca; 2014-03-27