With over 95% of people beginning their real estate search online, shouldn’t the brokerage you choose to sell your home give you maximum internet exposure?
Numbers were recently released at the CENTURY 21 Canada conference in Vancouver that revealed www.century21.ca is now the leading real estate brand web site in Canada, oustripping both the REMAX and Royal Lepage brand web sites, based on number of unique visitors. The CENTURY 21 Canada web site is now second only to the Canadian Real Estate Association's www.realtor.ca site. CENTURY 21 Canada CEO Don Lawby praised the members of the CENTURY 21 Canada system for their continued support and enthusiasm in building and growing the site, and attributed its phenomenal success to the fact that www.century21.ca delivers the kind of online experience that today's buyers and sellers want and expect.
Internet exposure is what will sell your home in today’s marketplace. Century 21 has the greatest internet exposure. Why would you look anywhere else? Not only will you receive maximum internet exposure when you list with me, you will also receive your home staging for free. Maximum exposure coupled with free home staging gives you the greatest opportunity to sell your home quickly for maximum profit. I’m just a phone call, email or website click away!
I can’t wait to meet you and get your home sold.
Sean Kavanagh
Mortgage rates have eased slightly for both the fixed rates & the variable rate mortgages.
The 5 year fixed rate has finally come back down below 4% to 3.99%. The variable has also moved down to prime (2.25%) plus .15% on a 3 year term & prime plus .20% on a 5 year term. The variable seems to be the way to go, as the economists are now predicting that the Bank of Canada rate will not move until 2011. Even though, the recession is over, they are saying that the recovery will be slow and gradual which will not stimulate inflation.
The economists are also predicting that it will be well beyond 3 years before the bank prime hits 4%.
Bryan Guertin of Mortgage Intelligence in Oakvile recommends that clients take advantage of the variable mortgage, but increase their payments to where it would be on a fixed rate of 4%. This way they will make a huge dent in their first 3 years. Bryan has also put together a recent bulletin from CMHC showing their market research and an explanation of how the market rebounded so quickly. For a copy of this report, please send me an email and I would be happy to share it with you.
For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, or Toronto Ontario, or if you have questions about current market trends, mortgages or interest rate information, please visit the Sean Kavanagh Real Estate Resource Centre at www.seansells.ca, or at www.seankavanagh.ca I'd be happy to answer any questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs. Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK! You can also contact me at 905-220-9198 or at www.realestatechat.ca as I am now a moderator on the Ontario Real Estate chat forum as well as the Burlington, Ontario sub-forum.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Sean Kavanagh
Building Lasting Relationships and Exceeding Expectations
Real estate statistics for August prove we are still heading in a positive direction. All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices. For a complete and detailed report on real estate stats in your neighbourhood, please send me a brief message letting me know the neighbourhood in which you live and I will be sure to get you a report sent out right away!
Percentage increases reflect the increases from August 2009 compared to August 2008.
Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 28% and average prices are up 6%.
Hamilton/Burlington Board - Units sold are up 11% and average prices up 3.3%
Oakville/Milton Board - Units sold are up 20% and average prices are up 2%
Burlington Market - Units sold are up 13% and average prices are up 5%
Oakville Market - Units sold are up 23% and average prices are up 2.3%
Milton Market - Units sold are up 11% and average prices are up 9%
Remember! It is important for you to look to you specific neighbourhood to see how your local market is moving. For more information, Click Here
For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, or Toronto Ontario, or if you have questions about current market trends, mortgages or interest rate information, please visit the Sean Kavanagh Real Estate Resource Centre at www.seansells.ca, or at www.seankavanagh.ca I'd be happy to answer any questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs. Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK! You can also contact me at 905-220-9198 or at www.realestatechat.ca as I am now a moderator on the Ontario Real Estate chat forum as well as the Burlington, Ontario sub-forum.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Sean Kavanagh
Building Lasting Relationships and Exceeding Expectations
Since anyone with a clipboard and some business cards can call themselves a home inspector, it is important to find one who is most qualified to accurately assess the various elements of a home. It is important to do your research so you can ensure the inspector you choose is the most qualified to do the best job.
First-time homebuyers should go to any chapter of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors when looking for a reputable inspector. It is there that you can check on the inspectors to ensure they have some form of training. Be careful when you read that an inspector is ‘Qualified’ as a 1 week online inspector course may cause some to feel they are ‘Qualified’.
It is always puzzling to hear stories of people willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home and then source out the cheapest home inspector they can find or an inspector that offers the best discounts. Trying to save a hundred dollars on the inspection could end up costing you thousands of dollars down the road on flaws or faults the ‘Qualified’ inspector failed to notice.
It is a good idea to interview home inspectors before booking an appointment. Have them explain what they're going to do at the inspection. Go online and prepare a list of questions for the inspector so he knows you are wanting to be involved in the process. This may ensure that all elements of the home are thoroughly examined. Ask them about the length of time the inspection should take. An inspection should take 2.5-4 hours depending on the size of the house or condo. Also, always ask the inspector about his insurance. Insurance companies should only be insuring inspectors with a certain level of training. If the inspector deems your roof to be in ‘excellent condition’ and 4 months later water is falling into your livingroom, you want to be sure you can go back the inspector and have his insurance look after the issue.
In summary: Source out an inspector that has experience in all essential elements of the home. Prepare a list of questions so he knows you will be involved and check to make sure he has insurance and what that insurance covers. Interview more than a couple of inspectors, be careful when you read or hear the word ‘Qualified’ and never…I mean never, choose your home inspector because he was the cheapest!
For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, or Toronto Ontario, or if you have questions about current market trends, mortgages or interest rate information, please visit the Sean Kavanagh Real Estate Resource Centre at www.seansells.ca, or at www.seankavanagh.ca I'd be happy to answer any questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs. Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK! You can also contact me at 905-220-9198 or at www.realestatechat.ca as I am now a moderator on the Ontario Real Estate chat forum as well as the Burlington, Ontario sub-forum.
Sean Kavanagh
Building Lasting Relationships and Exceeding Expectations
Source: AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service and Your First Home Buyers Guide
It is essential for all buyers to accompany the home inspector throughout the house. "When the client attends the home inspection, our inspector will physically show the client both the areas of concern and the benefits of the home construction. The client has a much better understanding of the quality of the home and a far greater and deeper understanding of what they're about to get into", according to George Pappas, president of Pappas Home Inspections Inc.
As you walk through with the inspector, you will see first-hand the condition of each key component of the house and property so you will have a better understanding of your house and of the inspection report.
Be sure to look at all of the findings and determine if the deficiencies are too much to take on. Learn about the operation of your new home such as how the heating system works, how to control pilot lights, how to turn on various appliances and components, and where the shutoffs are located. This will all save time and avoid frustration in the future. The inspector can point out maintenance needs and procedures and explain how and when to check items needing periodic monitoring e.g. when to change the air filter in the furnace.
Have all of your questions and concerns addressed immediately as they arise. Before the inspection, prepare a list of questions or concerns about the property. Relate these questions to the inspection company in advance to ensure that such matters will be properly addressed. Bring your list to the inspection to ensure the inspector knows you are also following along and jotting down answers and making notes. They will be less likely to skip a few points if they know you are following carefully.
For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, or Toronto Ontario, or if you have questions about current market trends, mortgages or interest rate information, please visit the Sean Kavanagh Real Estate Resource Centre at www.seansells.ca, or at www.seankavanagh.ca I'd be happy to answer any questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs. Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK! You can also contact me at 905-220-9198 or at www.realestatechat.ca as I am now a moderator on the Ontario Real Estate chat forum as well as the Burlington, Ontario sub-forum.
Sean Kavanagh
Building Lasting Relationships and Exceeding Expectations
Source: AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service and Your First Home Buyers Guide
Building lasting relationships and exceeding expectations.
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