About Brant on the Grand, ON

Given that the rest of the world is seeing a struggling real estate market, it comes as a shock to many that in Canada, the market it booming. Canadian real estate has had a fantastic year. There are a number of factors behind this, and in this recent article in Canadian Real Estate Magazine, the author uses a RE/MAX report to explain what they are. As a RE/MAX agent in the Brantford-Brant County area, I make it my responsibility to share the latest market news and statistics with my clients. Here are a few reasons why home prices have gone up so much in Canada.

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Wally Dufrat
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When searching for that next place to call home in Brantford, there is more to think about than just the price and condition of the house (a lot more). One huge factor in home searching is one that goes unnoticed far too often: the neighborhood. When it comes to the house, you might be spot on. But you are risking your happiness and comfort if the neighborhood doesn’t fit. You know what they say, location, location, location. This goes beyond the zip code, and boils down to the exact location of the neighborhood itself.

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When it comes to selling your Brantford home, having a real estate agent can either cost or save you thousands of dollars, depending on the quality of the person you hire. When you put your home up for sale on the Brantford real estate market, it’s important that you hire a professional that you can trust.

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As your Brantford and Brant County real estate agent, I make it my responsibility to be the “go-to” resource for all foreclosed home information, buyer and seller tips, and local market statistics. I’d like to be seen as the premier resource for those looking to enter into a transaction in the Brantford and Brant County real estate markets. I, along with the rest of the agents at RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage, believe that educating the communities in Brantford and Brant Counties is a large part of providing superior customer service in any real estate transaction.

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My partner Alana and I were hired by the home owner of a truly stunning home to do a complete make-over and staging of his impressive home. The property had been on the market since early January 2010 and was listed in 'as is' condition. The house didn't sell. As we often tell our clients, the higher the listing price, the higher buyer expectations are. In this case, the home had spectacular curb appeal but the online pictures weren't doing the property justice and when buyers visited, they were overwhelmed by the personal decor choices which they would have to spend both time and money changing.

We oversaw getting the wood floors re-finished on the main floor (pet stains in the original light wood floors) so that they ended up being a wonderful dark walnut. I painted the master bedroom, ensuite and main bathroom as all three of these rooms had a wallpaper/faux finish on them which was both dating these spaces and making the rooms feel darker than what they actually were. The paint colour we chose was a Sherwin Williams "Diverse Beige" and as you can tell from the pictures, they really lightened up the rooms! We brought in a painter/handyman and he painted out the faux finish in the family room and dinette area and then did a great job freshening up trim, fixing small broken items and changing out hardware in the kitchen. After staging, this home truly felt like a luxury home and the outside is just as impressive as the inside!

The fun part was this make-over, including staging, had to be done in five days so the house could be re-listed. Well, we did it! Below are some of the pictures however we invite you to our Facebook Fan Page where there is a link to the virtual tour for this stunning luxury home.

Family Room "Before"

Family Room "After"

Dining Room/Living Room "Before"

Living Room/Dining Room "After"

Living Room "After"

Master Bedroom "Before"

Master Bedroom "After"

Our client is thrilled and now with the house being re-listed, we just want it to SELL! Send lots of good thoughts this way so our client can move on and another family can enjoy this jewel of a home!