Every so often, I’ll hear those words uttered - the old ”when my kind of property comes on the market, then I’ll do something about it” refrain.
Do you or someone you know think this way? It can be hard for many of us to think of real estate beyond the property. If this is you, then today's blog post is devoted to informing you, ever so gently, that you may want to reconsider how you’re doing things if you ever plan to make a move. I’m here to tell you that there's much more to buying a property than finding one that appeals to you.
Read MoreA secluded Harbord Village laneway treasure is being offered for sale exclusively this summer. This unique Croft Street detached structure, north of College and Bathurst, offers a central yet sheltered live/work space in one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of Toronto.
Read MoreThis: Summer with still many great properties for sale.
+ That: The slowest real estate season as certain as summer morning dew.
= The best time for buyers to get value, every time.
Read MoreTransparent. Friendly. Real. Human. Legit.
I believe every transaction, at its heart, should be rooted in that approach. Sincerity has power I find, for two main reasons: everyone actually appreciates it, whether they value it enough to work with it or not; and when people receive it at a time when they least expect it, they are utterly disarmed. Every time.
Read More"What a great house! ... for a another buyer. It's just not for me."
Wait. What?
But, your house is amazing. You've loved and cared for every inch of it for more than 20 years. Besides, isn't it a time-to-list-like-no-other seller's market right now? There have to be dozens out there waiting to love your home as you do, willing to pay for it beyond your wildest dreams. So where the hell does a buyer get off saying: "not for me"?
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