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Has my house been on market too long? Will it sell? When?

10-28-09
John B. Joseph
John B. Joseph: Real Estate Agent in Westmount, QC
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  • Office: (877) 315-1920
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Your first barometer on market is buyer interest or number of visits, second, buyer offers and last an accepted offer.

As the market is always changing, and given the factors at play, the best agents will provide you a likely selling range and timeframe given conditions when you go to market. While some properties just need that one buyer to find them, an overpriced listing sits and grows stale. This seller must wait for the market to elevate itself, to reach their price. If a property is priced too low, some buyers will wonder what is wrong with the property, speculators and renovators will jump at the opportunity.

Make sure you are not seduced by the agent offering the highest price for your property and rather choose an attentive agent who backs up their case with facts and who you trust will be there to support and communicate well with you from start to finish as you move through the sales process. A good agent protects you, removes barriers and keeps transactions safe.

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Home Harmony is a hit at the local Trade show.

10-18-09
Liz Gallagher, RESA member.
Liz Gallagher, RESA member. : Home Stager in Montreal, QC
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This past weekend marks a first for Home Harmony in the area of trade shows. In a past blog I requested help from all you wonderful stagers that had experience in working the trade show scene. We took all your ideas and advice and made it work. Although we didn't have a little doll house we were able to set up little scenario rooms with cut out furniture and accessories.

Unfortunately there wasn't a great turnout but the people(men and women) we had an opportunity to talk to were totally sold on what we had to offer ... even the NON BELIEVERS the ones that stood back from the booth were roped in with our pictures and staging stories.

All in all it was good experience and it has helped us to prepare for what should be the bigger event this November at themakeovershow.com . It was great to get face to face with the people and discuss how our services can help just about anyone. Although no one that day was in the process of selling their home the group was genuinely impressed and excited about the possibilities of Staging their homes to live. It didn't hurt to mention either that we offer Gift Certificates.

Oh yeah ... guess what? Home Harmony won the "Best Booth Display" ... thank goodness ... It would have been embarrassing as "Stagers" if we didn't. ;o)

Thanks Again to all that replied to the first post. Your advice was greatly appreciated.

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Intergenerational properties

10-13-09
John B. Joseph
John B. Joseph: Real Estate Agent in Westmount, QC
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Becoming more common are children inviting their parents to move into their home providing as much independence as possible. These properties have of recent been identified within the real estate community as Intergenerational Properties.

An Intergenerational Property includes an additional dwelling that allows for home-sharing between parents and children and does not usually generate revenue. A revenue property is a single-family residence that has a rental unit that brings in additional revenue for the owner.

On the Montreal Island, I have seen converted basements added kitchens, patio doors and elaborate bathrooms mostly. Off island or on occasion in town the garage is converted or another dwelling on the property is used.

If you seek to create or purchase an intergenerational space or property, remember that this status must be recognized by your municipality.

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Calling all home stagers in Quebec

10-11-09
Michelle King
Michelle King: Home Stager in Kirkland, QC
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Calling all home stagers in Quebec- Are you a member of RESA ? Would you be interested in having a local chapter ?

Would it matter to you if it was a French or English chapter ?

Please let me know.

I have met a few Home Stagers in the Greater Montreal area who would like to have a local chapter but I don't know enough to make it worthwhile.

To those RESA members in Ontario - what do you see as the benefits of being a RESA member ?

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Great Views of Down Town Rapid City

10-04-09
Richard Ives
Richard Ives: Real Estate Brokerage in Rapid City, SD
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  • Office: (605) 391-1503
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Huge Kitchen - 3 Car Garage - Vaulted Ceilings - Hardwoods- Ceramic Tile - Built ins and more!

For Sale

$242,900

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry

This great home will not last long!

Rapid City South Dakota

RICHARD IVES REALTORS, INC.

605-391-1503

Large two-story home located just above the heart of Rapid City in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 2001, with a one of a kind view from the large covered front porch. A peaceful backyard setting in the pines with a perfect spot for your hot tub, barbecue grill or both. The master suite with a large on-suite bath and a HUGE walk-in closet. This home has a nearly 3000 finished square feet, a home office, a three car garage, and a covered back deck perfect for entertaing on those summer nights. There is no need to bring your paint brush as the exterior of this home is mantenance free. LOTS OF STORAGE! Huge Storage area above the 3 car oversized garage so bring all of your toys. LARGE LOT! Almost a half acre, WOW! CITY VIEWS! Stunning City Light Views, easy access to everything. This home has it all.

Located just minutes from medical faciliteis and Rapid City's Regional Hospital, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and much more. A swimming pool, club house, lighted walking path, are all part of the association features you will enjoy while living in this great home.

Do not delay make this great home yours today. (C) 2009 Richard Ives Realtors

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

Richard Ives Realtors, Inc.

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