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The market remains brisk in the Toronto and Greater Toronto area due to a lack of inventory… not enough houses on the market right now. That along with the low interest rates, makes it a Seller’s market right now… too many Buyers.. not enough listings. Great situation for Sellers but if you are a not selling a property and are a first time home buyer, you must be careful not to overpay on a home you are submitting an offer for. I have had many buyers who refuse to even participate when this occurs, but they could be missing out on an opportunity to buy the home they want. Just because there are multiple offers doesn’t mean you have to over spend…I counsel my Buyers to put forth their best offer that falls within their budget and comfort level. Since the other offers remain confidential, everyone is on an even playing field.. so no one knows what the other offers are. If you find yourself in that situation, you have to try and submit the cleanest offer possible, and by “clean” I mean an offer with the least amount of Conditions possible. If you have already been pre-approved and your numbers are secure, you may consider removing the financing condition to make your offer more appealing to the Seller. Try to make your offer as appealing as you can to the Seller… give them the closing date they are aksing for. Let them know you are serious by submitting a substantial deposit with the offer. Stay within the boundaries of inclusions and exclusions listed on the MLS Listing. Normally I would recommend a house inspection in every instance, but if the property is relatively new, say 10 years and under, and you go through the home to see its general condition, and it looks like its been well care for, you could also consider removing this Condition, but again that is the Buyer’s sole decision. When buying a Condominium or Condominium Townhome one Condition that is must is for your lawyer to review the Status Certificate. This document has a wealth of information in it, i.e. the amount in the reserve fund, when the maintenance fees will elevate, are there any special assessments being levied in the near future, are there any lawsuits pending against the corporation, is there suffiicient insurance on the exterior of the buildings and common elemenets… These are all important things your lawyer will review for you.
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TORONTO, February 3, 2012 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto.
“A favourable affordability picture bolstered by very low posted fixed mortgage rates has kept home buyers confident in their ability to achieve the Canadian goal of home ownership,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver.
“The buyer pool remains diverse in the GTA with strong interest in home types across the pricing spectrum,” continued Silver.
The average selling price for January 2012 transactions was $463,534 – up by almost nine per cent compared to January 2011.
“Low inventory levels have kept competition between buyers strong, resulting in robust annual rates of price growth over the last year. Strong price growth is expected to attract more listings. A better supplied market should result in a slower rate of price growth, especially in the second half of 2012,” said Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
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I live and work in STREETSVILLE and have a vested interest in property values here. Are you considering buying or selling or know anyone who is? Give me a call for a complimentary evaluation of your home in this changing market. (416) 717-6331.
When you choose me to handle your real estate needs, you are choosing a real estate professional who cares about you and your family, and who will listen to your needs, work together with you, and protecting your intersts to achieve your objectives.
www.gloriavalvasori.com gvalvasori@rogers.com
Your STREETSVILLE Real Estate Agent
Experience, Service and Integrity in Every Real Estate Transaction
I am the proud recipient of the Quality Service Certified Platinum award for outstanding serivce to my clients - a rating of 100%
Last we I attended our 2012 “kickoff” sales meeting. I’ve attened many of these and thought it was going to be the typical “Rah-Rah” atmosphere, but I was pleasantly surpised. At the meeting was a keynote speaker from Nova Scotia named Eddie Lemoine. Eddie has the ability to resonate with his audience with a sincere and forthright manner in which he engages with people. He is insightful, collaborative and a great motivator. Eddie is the author of a book entitled “Bring About What You Think About” a practical guide to attracting the life you desire.
I left the meeting with a whole new way of thinking and immediately changed my thought process to thinking what I wanted to happen in my life. I purchased his book before I left the meeting.
In the book he relates that the way we think is by far the most powerful tool for bringing success, abundance, health and happiness into one’s life. It all starts with your thoughts.. “You can never achieve a postive outcome while filling your mind with negative thoughts.” Quite often we create thought patterns that are self defeating… i.e. “If I lose wait, I’ll gain it all back,” or “the market is not busy, that’s I’m not making any money,” “she’s really good at, and I’m not.”
He related some examples of the power of positive thinking in events that occured in his own life, just by changing the way he thought and it was impressive to say the least.
About three days after the meeting one of my clients called me to ask about a property he was interested in about 6 months ago that I had listed. He sat on the fence and missed out on this property and asked me what the new owner had done with it. It was a commercial property, and I had driven past it a few days prior and nothing had been done. He asked if thought they might want to sell it. I called the agent who represented the Buyer and asked if her client would consider selling the property. Coincidentally, she told me that she and her client had been discussing it recently and were thinking about listing it. I called my client back and told him that they were interested in selling it. He instructed me to prepare an offer. I met with him later that day, got the offer signed, faxed it to the agent, and a few hours later, we had an accepted offer!
When I was hosting an open house yesterday I brought the book with me in the event it was slow. I started to read the book and it truly enlightened me to the way of changing my thought process. I had read about 3 chapters and I was in a very positive frame of mind, and had tuned my thought into selling the house, rather than just sitting there while people strolled about. I left the open house when it was over and was just pulling into my driveway and my phone rang. It was one of the women who had come into the open house and she said she had been thinking about the house and wanted to submit an offer! I prepared the offer, went to see her to get it signed, and presented it later that evening. We negotiated the contract which was ultimately accepted!
Coinidence? Perhaps, but I do believe in the power of positive thinking, and we can all learn to “Bring About What We Think About” by merely changing our thought process..
If you are looking for a truly inspirational key-note speaker who can hold he audience’s attention, who is engagin with his forthright delivery, has the ability to engage his audience, making them laugh with his life experiences, you need to call Eddie. Visit his webpage http://www.eddielemoine.com/content/home for more information.
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I am pleased to announce that I have earned my "Accredited Senior Agent" designation after taking an in-depth course. I gained a wealth of information about this niche market where the needs of seniors are more than just selling their home.
As an Accredited Senior Agent, I have received special training on many topics that are important to seniors and their families. I know your local housing options; I understand the many aspects of making a move later in life, and when you need advice beyond my scope, I have a network of exceptional specialists who can help you. If you are a senior find out why you should hire an ASA. I have a special insight into this topic, as I too am a senior! Click HERE for MORE valuable information on how to assist seniors in making the right choices that suit their needs and lifestyle. Referr them for legal and accounting and tax advice, capital gains, health insuracne and a host of other topics they will need to be aware of. |
MY INTERVIEW WITH “THAT INTERVIEW GUY,” MICHAEL KRISA
A short time ago I was interviewed by Michael Krisa, “That Interview Guy” about the world of real estate and how it has changed over the years. When I began my career back in 1987 there was no such thing as the internet.. agents were provided a book every week with black and white photos of the house… that’s it!! There were no lockboxes either…
Here is my take on real estate today, how it has changed and evolved, the world of social media, and stepping out of your comfort zone..
http://thatinterviewguy.com/gloria-valvasori-better-homes-and-gardens-social-media-marketing
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Providing real estate services in Streetsville, Mississauga & GTA. I live & work in Streetsville with a vested interest here. I am an Accredited Senior Agent offering specialized services to seniors.
I have been a licenced real estate agent since 1987, and currently live in Streetsville. My service area includes Streetsville, Mississauga and the GTA. I am very fortunate to be working with Signature Service GMAC, a dynamic office who are leaders in technology, a truly professional organization, a Brokerage that is driven by customer service. They have a vision for the future that is sustainable.
We are the only Brokerage that I am aware of who hold real estate agents accountable for providing a high level of service in every real estate transaction to each and every client, and we provide that guarantee in writing! This is accomplished by our third party, independent company who send out confidential surveys to each client after the completion of the real estate transaction.
I am very proud of achieving the Platinum Award for attaining a client rating of 100%....as voted by my clients. Our office achieved a remarkable rating of 98.6% for outstanding client service.
I began my real estate career in 1987 in St. Catharines and spent 4 years there before moving to Mississauga I have a very diverse background and worked in Human Resources, as a senior administrative assistant to high level executives for many years, and also was a licenced insurance and securities agent prior to becoming a licenced real estate agent.
My Specialty? Provding a high level of service to my clients... before, during and after every real estate transcation. It is extremely important to me, and very gratifying when my clients are happy with the service I provided, and with my experience and knowledge I bring to the table. I specialize in the residential real estate market, so whether your buying a detached, semi-detached, condominium or townhome, I am here to help you with my knowledge and experience.
* Through my hard work and dedication, I achieved membership in the Million Dollar Sales Club in my first year as a real estate agent, selling primarily detached homes.
* Have consistently been a top producer achieving master sales award level
* Have been recognized with a Platinum Award for 100% client satisfaction, as voted by my clients.
* Am highly respected by my peers and my clients
* Have a long track record of successfully helping homeowners prepare their homes for sale, and also offer staging services if required
* Have an equally long track record of successfully helping buyers find the perfect home, whether they are looking at a detached 2 storey, a semi-detached bungalow, of a condominium townhome.
* Am honest and will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear
* Listens to your needs first and foremost
* I always keep you apprised of ongoing activity
* I will always return your calls promptly
* Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professionalism you would expect and deserve from a real estate professional
What To Expect When You Work With Me:
* Sales, Planning and successful execution of residential sales and listings.
* Complete market data needed to enter into a productive relationship with Signature Service GMAC Real estate and in turn gives the authority needed to present their properties in the most lucrative marketing vehicles available to the real estate profession.
* A detailed comparative Market Analysis report is completed and reviewed with each client to obtain the best pricing strategies for their home in current market conditions.
* Internet exposure of your listing through independent websites such as MLS.ca, Realtor.ca; ActiveRain.com, SSGMAC.ca, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji.ca gloriavalvasori.com and Zoocasa.com. provide maximum exposure for potential buyers.
* Listing on the MLS system provides access to each listing by more than 18,000 agents in the GTA.
* Print advertising is also used as required in the Mississauga News, Oakville Beaver, Brampton Guardian, Real Estate News and other mediums.
* The utmost care and attention to detail; each home that is listed with me is handled with a level of incomparable attention to the property.
* Public and Open House conducted if requested by the home owner, with a licenced real estate agent in attendance at all times, and each person coming into your home will sign a guest register with personal information so we know who is coming into your home.
* Treated with the confidentiality they deserve and are shown every applicable and available property. All proposed buyers are qualified and referred to an appropriate financial adviser for mortgage approval should the need arise.
* Complete market activity reports informing them of the conditions they can expect now in order to create the best marketing strategies.
* A written synopsis of all available market data is made available for easy and fast reading, before any property is presented.
* Staging services are available to any seller who requests it. This service can be as complete or uncomplicated as the homeowner requires.
* Return your phone call promptly
* Make myself available to you at every opportunity when you need me.
* Explain in detail, all paperwork and procedures carefully, and thoroughly
* Gather the information you need to feel comfortable in the decision you make
* Be there, every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns you may have along the way
* Look after your interests, first and foremost. Call me for your next real estate transaction... you'll be in the hands of an experienced professional.
I currently live and work in Streetsville with my three young grandchildren, two cats, Mariposa and Cybill, and my Shih Tzu, Delilah.
Warmest Regards,
Gloria
My Specialty? Provding a high level of service to my clients... before, during and after the sale. It is extremely important to me, and very gratifying when my clients are happy with the service I provided, and they are happy with the home they have purchaed, or with the expertise and marketing I provided in selling their home.
I have been awarded the Platinum Award for outstanding service, a rating of 100%, as voted by my clients in a confidential survey completed by them. I am extremely proud of this achievement... and will continue to work hard in providing this superior level of service to each and every one of my clients.
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