Selling Tips

Thanksgiving hacks for hosting the perfect dinner

Holiday Hacks to Try This Month

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The hectic holiday season is in full swing. The shindig begins at Thanksgiving and continues through to New Year’s Day. If you're attempting to sell your home in the midst of all the festivities, you've got your work cut out for you. Between the parties, the cleaning... Read More

How to Stage Your Home During the Holidays

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The holiday season gives most people the feels – "most" being the operative word. It's important to keep this in mind when selling your home during the festive season. It's easy to go overboard. (If you're not sure what we mean,... Read More

8 Helpful Tips for Selling Your Home in a Balanced Market

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As we’re now moving into a balanced market, getting your property to stand out on the street will take some creative knowhow. Although the number of buyers and sellers are equalizing, there’s still a lot you can do to get... Read More

Haunted House? How Stigmas May Affect Its Value

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Superstitions, stigmas and the supernatural – whether you believe in them or not, they can have a very real impact on how long it takes to sell your home and the price you'll get for it. While the thought of a haunted... Read More

Carson Arthur’s Tips For Killer Curb Appeal

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When it comes to real estate, "love at first sight" is a thing. For the home seller, a great first impression can mean thousands of extra dollars in your pocket. On the flip side, poor curb appeal can yield low-ball offers or worse,... Read More

5 Big Secrets to Selling a Luxury Property for Top Dollar

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With so many uncontrollable factors at play, selling a luxury property can be more of an art form than a science. That being said, there are a handful of steps you can take to make sure your high-end home gets... Read More

Tips for taking great listing photos

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The National Association of Realtors conducted some research that solidifies what we already know: most people these days shop for homes online. If the listing doesn’t appeal to prospective purchasers in their initial online tour, they won’t waste their time... Read More

Real Estate Myths and Truths: QUIZ

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Real estate can be complicated. First of all, we're talking about a bundle of your hard-earned and harder-saved money. Second, there are many different factors that can affect the trajectory of the housing market, including economics, politics and others. It's vital... Read More

The Great Debate: Should you buy or rent a home?

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It’s a question that most Canadians will ask themselves at one point or another in their lifetime.

Staging Tricks to Make Your Condo Look Bigger and Boost Sale Price

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As more and more condo towers rise across Canada, making your unit stand out in the market is more important than ever. Taking the time to understand how to best show off limited square footage can pay off. With these... Read More