You may be thinking about selling a home yourself to avoid paying a real estate agent. Saving a commission is in fact, the biggest reason why homeowners attempt to sell for sale by owner. However, before you take that leap make sure you know the drawbacks and the benefits to the for sale by owner process.
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5 Simple Home Improvements To Increase Your Home Value
When it comes to selling your home, what can you do to ensure you earn top dollar for your property? Whether you have a small budget or a bit more to invest, refer to these five simple home improvements to increase your home value before selling your home.
Continue reading →Is Winter A Good Time To Sell My House?
Is Winter A Good Time To Sell My House? This is one of the most common questions we get here at The Property Source Group during this time of year. The answer to this question is always “YES!” and here is why:
Continue reading →How To Tell If A Neighbourhood Is Improving
When you walk down a neighbourhood what is it telling you? Homeowners will more likely look after their properties when they are happy in their neighbourhood. Below are some clues to look for to tell if a neighbourhood is improving.
Continue reading →4 Simple Ways to Stage Your Home For Sale
To stage or not to stage? That is the question.
While home staging is a process of preparing a home for sale by increasing its appeal to a wide range of homebuyers and it doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank to make it happen. Here are 4 of the simplest ways to stage your home for sale!
Continue reading →How Much Will it Cost to Sell Your Home?
Selling costs are an important factor in any home transaction, but they’re often overlooked until they come up. Which can be a bit of a nasty surprise, especially if you haven’t accounted for them in your budget. Aside from how much you can expect your home to sell for, you’ll want to factor in selling costs you are likely to incur in the process to have the most accurate picture possible of your budget and how much you can afford for your new home. In this post we’re breaking down a list of common selling costs you should consider when planning to sell your home.
Continue reading →Four Things to Know when Buying a Home
When shopping for a home, potential buyers often have the same few things in mind: how much does it cost, what’s the square footage, where is it located, etc. While these things are important to consider, they are usually focused on the home itself and not necessarily about the broader implications and aspects of buying a home. Here are four things you need to know when you’re shopping for a home.
Continue reading →Is It Time to Upgrade to a New Home?
Are you considering moving to a bigger home or looking for a nicer neighbourhood? No matter how much you love your current home, homeowners are often thinking of how nice it would be to upgrade. The question is, is it the right time for you to do so? Here are some things to consider that will help you decide.
Continue reading →How to Reduce the Stress of Selling Your Home
When people think about selling their home, many focus on all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen; clean out closets; prepare for viewings; find another home; arrange financing; start packing; etc. It can very quickly become overwhelming. But if you focus on a long to-do list, you may be dissuaded from ever making a move! It doesn’t have to be that way. There are many ways to make selling your home and buying another one relatively simple and easy.
Continue reading →How to Quick-Prep Your Home for Sale
In an ideal world, you would have plenty of time to prepare your home for sale. You want to be able to get everything fixed and cleaned up, and perhaps even make a few improvements, such as installing a new counter top in the kitchen.
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