Appraisal Tips for Success
Before banks or lending institutions can consider loaning money for a property, they need to know the current market value of that property.
The job of an appraiser is to check the general condition of your home and ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on July 14, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.
With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on April 20, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Top Reasons for Selling Your House
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the ...
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Posted by Fiona Simard, Realtor® on April 5, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Stigmatized Homes: What You Legally Have to Disclose When Selling
You know about staging and pricing a listing properly to attract buyers, but sometimes there’s an out-of-sight, out-of-mind history that sellers may not have disclosed. A property might look perfect on the outside, but if there was a ...
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Posted by Nick Ziebell, Realtor® on December 28, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Home staging: What, why and how?
Every real estate agent knows the value of home staging when selling a property. These simple and cost-effective steps can result in a quicker sale and a higher price — two measures of success for listing agents. There’s no doubt that a ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on October 14, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Quiz Time: Is it Time to Sell?
You've been thinking about it for months, but now you're sure that this is the year to sell. Answer YES or NO to see just how close you are to sticking that for sale sign in your yard. YES or NO?• My living room, bedroom, and kitchen walls ...
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Posted by Corinne Campbell, Realtor® on August 16, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Seller FAQs
If you have a home to sell, you’re probably excited to get the process started. There are many things you need to consider when selling your property, and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the task. The good news is we’ve done ...
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Posted by Corinne Campbell, Realtor® on June 13, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Should You Update Your Home Before You Sell?
Usually the answer is a resounding no, but it’s a little more complicated than that. When selling your home it’s natural to want to squeeze every last dollar you can from the buyer. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on April 20, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Should You Buy and Sell at the Same Time?
Both buying and selling a home are equally stressful, but what about when you are trying to coordinate both at the same time? There are a lot of moving parts, and the agents involved work together to insure the smoothest possible transactions for ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on March 7, 2022 in Selling Your Home
8 Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home
We all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyers’ taste, there are several easy things you can do to make your home more appealing without ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on February 1, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Top 10 tips for selling your home in the winter
The common notion that spring is a better time to sell than winter is being challenged by today’s hot seller’s market conditions. A recent Royal LePage survey found that 79% of real estate professionals say they would advise their ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on November 2, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Did You Know: Disclosure Requirements in Ontario
What property issues do Sellers need to disclose to potential Buyers? From visible to hidden defects, psychological stigmas, and “as is” clauses – what are your responsibilities regarding disclosure and how do you protect yourself ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on August 5, 2021 in Selling Your Home
8 Ways to Make Buyer Fall in Love with Your Home
8 Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home
We all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyers’ taste, there are several easy things you ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on February 12, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Advantages of the Winter Real Estate Market
Most Buyers Aren’t Just Looking
Winter homebuyers tend to be more motivated—especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Most people who are looking for a house in the midst of winter are on a deadline—they may have ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on December 17, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts ...
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Posted by Kim Ziebell, Realtor® on May 1, 2020 in Selling Your Home