🏠One of the biggest pricing mistakes I see in North York is this: Homeowners using old peak prices to decide today’s value. I understand why. You remember what your neighbour sold for in 2021.You remember headlines from 2022.You remember when homes were selling in one week. But today’s buyers are not looking at 2021. TheyContinue reading “The 90-Day Reality Rule”
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The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List
The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List🏠One of the biggest risks for freehold sellers in North York today is not the market. It’s starting at the wrong number.🏠Not because the home isn’t worth it —But because pricing is influenced by emotion, outdated comparables, or last year’s headlines. Before you speak with any agent, I suggestContinue reading “The “3-Level Pricing Test” Before You List”
Why Some Homes Sit🏠
Some homeowners in Bayview Woods–Steeles are surprised when their home doesn’t attract showings right away. Often, it’s not the home. It’s pricing that reflects last year’s market instead of today’s buyers. In this market, buyers compare carefully. If a property feels even slightly above what they expected, they move on quietly. No complaints.No negotiation.Just silence.🏠ThatContinue reading “Why Some Homes Sit🏠”
What a Good Realtor Actually Does for Sellers🏠(It’s more than putting a home on MLS.)
Many homeowners in Bayview Woods–Steeles and Don Valley Village believe selling is mostly about putting the property on MLS and waiting for offers. In stronger markets, that sometimes felt true. Today, it isn’t. For freehold homes — especially those owned for 20, 30, even 40 years — the real work happens long before the listingContinue reading “What a Good Realtor Actually Does for Sellers🏠(It’s more than putting a home on MLS.)”
Why Online Home Value Tools Often Mislead North York Sellers🏠
Many homeowners in Bayview Village, Bayview Woods-Steeles, and Don Valley Village start with an online home value tool. It feels quick and reassuring. Type in the address, get a number, and assume it’s close to reality. The problem is: those numbers are often wrong — sometimes by a lot. Online tools don’t truly understand freeholdContinue reading “Why Online Home Value Tools Often Mislead North York Sellers🏠”
7 Days Before Listing a Home
in Bayview Village, Bayview Woods–Steeles, or Don Valley Village🏠The final week before listing a freehold home is often overlooked, but it can quietly make a big difference. At this point, the goal isn’t big renovations or major changes. It’s about finishing the details so buyers feel confident from the moment they walk in. Here areContinue reading “7 Days Before Listing a Home”
A True Story: Why Choose a Realtor Who is Also a Handyman?
You have a realtor, who is also a handyman. Would you choose him again to buy and sell in the future? I started by drilling holes and using my jig saw to cut out both ends of the rotten parts of the deck boards. Once the bad sections were removed, I measured and installed newContinue reading “A True Story: Why Choose a Realtor Who is Also a Handyman?”
Welcome to Rouge Woods: A Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Richmond Hill
If you’re considering a move to Richmond Hill, let me introduce you to Rouge Woods—a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood that offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, convenience, and community. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to raise a family or a well-connected area with great amenities, Rouge Woods has it all. About Rouge Woods RougeContinue reading “Welcome to Rouge Woods: A Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Richmond Hill”
Should I buy or not in a slow market?
If your buying power isn’t flexible, it’s often smarter to buy when the market is slow rather than when it’s hot. Here’s why: 1. Less Competition In a slow market, there are fewer buyers competing for properties. This means you’re less likely to get into bidding wars, which can drive prices up and push yourContinue reading “Should I buy or not in a slow market?”
Sell Your Toronto Home As-Is?
Why Selling Your Home “As-Is” Might Not Be Your Best Move Hello, North York homeowners! Life can throw challenges our way. Financial issues, health problems, or tough times can affect anyone. Selling your home quickly without repairs may seem like the best option. But before you choose an “as-is” sale, let’s explore why it mightContinue reading “Sell Your Toronto Home As-Is?”
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