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You will acquire your own team of professionals to support you throughout the process. Your first string players are: The…
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You will acquire your own team of professionals to support you throughout the process. Your first string players are: The…
Why Buying a Home is a Good Thing! They are a Good Investment Homes in Toronto have appreciated an average…
Why use a professional sales rep The assistance of the right salesperson can be of real benefit to you. While…
How to go about choosing the right sales rep It is important to take your time selecting a professional to…
“The salesperson works for me, right!?” The answer is “Not always”. In previous years, the seller’s agent (the listing agent)…
The Buyer’s Responsibilities You should share with your salesperson your needs and wants list and your price range comfort zone.…
Is this the one A 15 point hit list Before you make your final decision to submit an offer an…
Is a condominium always an apartment? No. The word condominium describes a form of land ownership and not a type…
Listing price strategy #1: Ridiculously overpriced! These sellers may have listened to a real estate agent over-inflate the value of…
Insider secrets on bidding wars How to dodge the bullets and win bidding wars are not for the faint of…
1. Put yourself in the seller’s shoes Do this for virtually every aspect of your offer. Your goal is to…
What exactly is a home inspection? A house inspection is an objective and impartial examination and evaluation of a residential…
The buying process involves a number of legalities. Sound legal representation is not merely a suggestion, it is a requirement.…
Wise people learn from other’s mistakes. Your purchase will be easier and produce far better results if you avoid these…
With a wealth of online resources, an increasing ‘for sale by owner’ market, and countless real estate cable TV shows,…
To the uninitiated, the process of buying a home may appear to be relatively straightforward; however, there are dozens of…
If you are considering the purchase of a Toronto Condominium or already own one, these terms are important. Lets tackle…
This is the one I want. So now what? When you find a home you absolutely love someone else may…
You are ready to begin your home search once you have obtained a mortgage pre-approval, decided on a real estate…
The insurance requirements associated with home ownership can be complex as there is no one-stop insurance shop to fill every…
With a wealth of online resources, an increasing ‘for sale by owner’ market, and countless real estate cable TV shows,…
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING NEGOTIATIONS Please realize that most transactions entail a considerable amount of negotiation between the initial offer…
One of the most important things that a real estate sales representative does and does well, is understand the values…
Whenever you and the Seller decide is best for both of you. Traditionally, closings take between 20 and 60 days,…
Settling in to your new home. While your transaction is complete our work is not. In fact, Sage Real Estate…
1) Location, Location, Location! You’ve heard it before, and it’s true! Buy into a location that you predict will be…
A home is the single biggest purchase most people will ever make and also marks a major life step. There…
Were you one of the poor souls whose basement flooded during the great flood of last summer? I know…
With a wealth of online resources, an increasing ‘for sale by owner’ market, and countless real estate online guides,…
Buying a home is a collaborative effort You will need to acquire your own team of professionals to support you…
Choosing a Sage Real Estate Agent Choosing the right advisor to guide you through a transaction is important because…
‘The salesperson works for me, right!?’ Your salesperson will work on your behalf to find you a house and will…
Financing, budgeting & Mortgages Getting a Mortgage Pre-approval. In today’s home buying environment, a mortgage pre-approval is not only essential,…
Sage Advice For Home Buyers Location, Location, Location! You’ve heard it before, and it’s true! Buy into a location that…
Toronto: a variety of housing styles From towering condominium skyscrapers to sturdy bungalows, Toronto’s housing stock is amongst the most…
Creating a Wish List Almost every home purchase involves some degree of compromise which is why you must prioritize your…
The home search portal you wished for Collab is Toronto Real Estate Board’s latest home search tool that offers infinite…
The ABC’s of making an offer I love it. I want it. When you find a home you absolutely love…
How to win Securing the house when in a bidding war takes knowledge, commitment, preparedness and guts. Sometimes the differences…
Pre-Emptive bids otherwise known as Bully Offers What are they? When Sellers list a good property in a hot market…
The role of a lawyer The buying process involves a number of legalities and sound legal representation is not…
Paying for Peace of mind Insurance The insurance requirements associated with home ownership can be complex as there is…
And it’s yours Completion of the transaction Your Sage Real Estate agent will work closely with you and your lawyer…
After you buy Rebuilding Your Savings and Maintaining Financial Discipline Buyers should take time to review and evaluate their…
At it Toronto City Council meeting on February 15, 2017, the Council adopted changes to the Municipal Land Transfer Tax…
Are you thinking about buying a new home? If so, you may be wondering about the logistics of selling your…
When you’re in the market to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. The prospect of a…
For most people, buying a home is the largest financial decision they’ll make in their entire lives. That being said,…
Energy-efficient homes aren’t anything new, but it is an important issue that we think needs to be more top of mind…
If you’re in the process of looking for a realtor to work with, you’ll want to be sure and do…
When you start out your home search, you’ll want to first create a list of “must-haves” for your new home.…