Ancaster, ON

Ok cats too!

There are so many animal lovers out there. I'm one of them ;). My 10yr. old doggy wonder is asleep on my lap.

Yesterday I did 3 staging consults with either a dog or a cat or both in the house.

While as a person, I love meeting all these pets, as a Stager I know that they will be a problem while selling.

Most buyers and Realtors would prefer not to be greeted by your dog or cat no matter how friendly.

They don't want to listen to your crated dog crying or barking in a crate.

It makes them rush through the viewing.

Some will skip the viewing all together.

While they are dealing with your pup or kitty they are not focused on your house.

The focus of the buyer should always be on the features of your home.

Think how your dog will feel when he is all alone and someone has just invaded his territory.

Maybe he will welcome them and expect them to let him out ... that's not going to happen.

Will your cat escape out the front door?

There is also the issue of smells from pets. Particularly kitty litter. I had one client who was going away for a few days. While the seller had someone coming in ,they would not be dealing with the litter box sitting in the laundry room. I pointed out the problem but the client was unwilling to change its location.

Do you really want to narrow down your buyer pool to animal lovers?

Take Fido for a walk during viewings.

If you leave Fido home alone while you are at work consider a dogie daycare or a relative.

Ask a neighbor or a friend to be available if your agent calls.

Make sure the beds, toys, dishes etc are out of the way. Do your best to shampoo any area where the oils of the coat or accidents may leave a lingering scents.

Do yourself, your dog/cat and the buyers a favor and make your home an animal free zone for viewings.

Asking $464,900. CAD

Beautiful Ancaster custom built 4 bedroom home steps to Dundas Conservation Area. Hanover kitchen with large island with built-in desk. Lots of cupboards including pantry. Door to lovely deck overlooking gorgeous rear yard. Inviting family-room with wood panelling, newer bay window and wood burning fireplace. 5 piece ensuite and walk-in closet in spacious master suite. 2nd bedroom has ensuite privilege. All large closets offer plenty of storage plus 2 linen closets. Double drive way and double garage with newer garage door and opener. Handy ground floor laundry room with man door to garage. Unspoilt basement has convenient walk out to rear yard. Central air and roughed in central vac. For more info on this home for sale, other Hamilton real estate info or MLS listings visit www.HamiltonRealEstate.com or www.HomesForSaleInHamilton.com.

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Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
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• 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "BOASTS LOADS OF CHARACTER" - MLS® $239,900 CAD - MOVE RIGHT IN!!

Central, Hamilton - Absolutely Gorgeous!
This 4 +1 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 Bath Family Home is Located in a Fantastic South East Location Near Gage Park. This Beautiful Home Boasts Loads of Character with Original Wood Trim Throughout. A Large Foyer Entry Leads you to the Inviting Living Room & Dining Room with Hardwood Floors, Pocket Doors & Large Bay Window. Bright Up-Dated Eat in Kitchen with Laminate Flooring offers Plenty Cabinetry & Walkout to a Backyard Oasis Featuring Above Ground Pool, Deck, Natural Gas Hook Up for BBQ, Covered Porch & Beautifully Landscaped Yard Perfect For Summer Fun. The Lower level is Finished With A Large Bedroom or is Perfect for a Recreation Room + 3 PC Bath, Workshop & Plenty of Storage.
More Features Include, Newer Windows, Furnace, Roof, High Ceilings, Stain Glass, Side Entrance, Concrete Drive with Parking for 3-4 Cars + a Detached Garage with Hydro. BONUS!! Includes 5 Appliances.
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Lisa Tollis SRES.
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
Office: 905 574 4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574 4601
www.LisaTollis.ca

Last month marks best September on record

(October 5, 2009 - Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1,216 units sold in September, indicating an increase of 20 per cent over the same month last year. The total unit sales for the first three quarters of 2009 are being reported at 2.6 per cent lower for the same period last year, while new units listed are 8.8 per cent lower for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB).

"The third quarter of 2009 saw the most number of sales during that period since 2005," said Bruce King, RAHB President. "The September numbers continued the positive trend set in July, with sales and average price up, year over year. It also marked the most properties sold in the month of September, ever."

Residential properties sold during September totalled 1,162 which included 916 freehold properties and 246 condominiums. Commercial sales for September, including industrial, farm, vacant land and business, totalled 54 units.

The average price of freehold residential properties sold in the month of September was $324,868, an increase of six per cent over September last year. The average sale price reflects the dollar volume of residential sales divided by the number of total residential units sold.

In the condominium market the average price of condominiums in September was $229,462, an increase of 7.8 per cent over September 2008.

The total number of units listed for sale during September was 1,761, which is 3.9 per cent fewer than were listed in the same period in 2008, but 18 per cent more than were listed in August.

"As interest rates stay low and the economy begins to recover, I expect we will see continued stability in local property ownership, both as a life style choice and as a solid investment," added King. "The Hamilton-Burlington area real estate market is one of the healthiest in the country, and was last week rated the second-best place in Ontario to buy a house or invest in commercial property by the Real Estate Investment Network."

Unit sales reflect "all property types" including residential, condominiums, commercial property, farmland and sale of businesses.

courtesy 0f: RAHB, Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington

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Lisa Tollis SRES.
Sales Representative
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.
Hamilton Ontario
Office: 905 574 4600
Toll Free: 1 877 574 4601
www.LisaTollis.ca