Tag Archives: REALTOR

Dual agency or Buyer Representation?

There are two options available for buyers when it comes to purchasing property through organized Real Estate in Ontario and is classifies them as either a Client or a Customer. Client RelationshipClient relationship with a buyer is established by signing the buyer agency agreement. Customer RelationshipBuyers have the option of representing themselves in a Real Estate transaction and still expect …

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RE/MAX sales associates and support staff raise more than $100,000 for Yard Sale for the Cure

Mississauga, ON (June 25, 2008) — RE/MAX sales associates and support staff in more than fifty communities across the country threw their wholehearted support behind Yard Sale for the Cure this year, raising close to $115,000 in the annual event for breast cancer research andtreatment. “Yard Sale for the Cure 2008 was an overwhelming success,” says Christine Martysiewicz, Director of …

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REALTOR.ca Launched!!!

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently launched a new Multiple Listing System for consumers which is sister to mls.ca with the url www.Realtor.ca The new website allows consumer to quickly and easily navigate to a neighborhood and see all properties currently listed to be mapped out using Microsoft Virtual Earth and can easily click on a dot (property) to see …

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Charity Event – Ride for Sight – June 15, 2008

I enjoy contributing to charities especially if they are being hosted by someone or a group that is extremely passionate about the cause. One such cause is Ride for Sight which is sponsored by GTA Motorcycle Team and are competing to retain their position as number 1 in raising funds fifth year in a row. Their target for the year …

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New FINTRAC Legislation (PCMLTFA)

.So… Some of you might have noticed that your REALTOR is asking for copies of your identification and they have to keep on file before proceeding to a transaction or… some of you will be asked that when you would be conducting a transaction. I was questioned about it by a client of mine so I thought I’d share what …

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What’s your house worth?

One of the services I offer to my Sellers and Buyers (when purchasing) is evaluating market value of the property. How do you do that? I’m going to showcase how I evaluate properties when listing them for sale and hopefully this will help you when you’re ready to sell your house! It’s imperative to have an optimum list price when …

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When is it enough?

If you’re a seller and the buyer hasn’t been able to fulfill a condition on their purchase and sale agreement, do you agree to give them an extension if they ask? This is a very tough question to ask and needs to be answered with some consideration. Following are some points that I’d like you to consider when answering these …

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Buyer Representation Agreements

I recently saw a question posted on an online form about buyer representation which I answered and thought it would be nice to post it here as well for your review. In a nut shell, a buyer representation agreement is a contract which like any other contract is completely negotiable. It’s an express authority that a party is providing to …

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