Similar to the show on HGTV, we will prepare a market evaluation of your home in its current condition as well as a evaluation of your home if we were to update it. We have the contractors who will complete the renos at better than market pricing, putting more money in your pockets.

If you decide after the renovations not to sell your home then, we will cancel the listing agreement and you stay in your newly updated home.

If you decide to list the home, then we will be all set to list and sell it at top dollar and attracting many buyers now that the home is updated.

We have the resources to fund the renovation for you costing you No money upfront.

We help you achieve your personal and financial goals as you buy and sell homes throughout your lifetime.

You are taken care of by a team that perseveres beyond others’ definition of possible.

You are welcomed into our family for an experience in total care, with access to our resources and relationships to help you realize your vision for your home.

We work to make the process of selling a house in Ottawa as stress-free as possible. Our experience and marketing programs ensure that your home sells quickly for the best possible price. A situation may arise where you may have bought before selling and are now not able to close on a sale because you have not yet sold your home. We’re so confident that we can offer to Guarantee the sale of your home or we’ll Buy It! (some conditions apply. click here to see if your home qualifies)

A very important question I get asked often. Should I buy or sell a home first. It becomes a balancing act and one that we have helped hundreds of clients with.

Here are a few factors to consider and we will sit down and go over the entire process with you in great detail.

We will advise you properly.

Buying and selling at the same time can be complicated and at times overwhelming, As your Realtor, we will not only be able to help you determine the market value of your home, but also be able to talk you through timing, strategy, and negotiation.

Evaluate the local housing market

Knowing what the market in your area is, is often the biggest factor in timing your home purchase and sale correctly. This is a key factor as it will help to determine which comes first. Whether you’re just moving across town, or if you’re moving across the country, If you’re selling in one market and buying in another, you’ll need to factor that into your timing. The length of time it takes to buy and sell can vary dramatically depending on the real estate market in you area of interest. There are 3 types of markets in Real Estate. Buyers Market, Seller Market and a balanced Market.

What is a buyers market?

In a buyers market, there are more homes available than people looking to buy. You will have an easier time finding your new home than you will selling your old home. You will most likely not be competing with other buyers so you will be able to negotiate with the Sellers. Sellers may also be willing to accept your offer, with a condition to sell your home, which means you agree to purchase their home contingent on selling yours first.

If you’re in a…	What to do
Buyers market	Make an offer with a sale and settlement contingency
Buyers market	Request an extended closing
Sellers market	Make an offer with a settlement contingency
Sellers market	Ask for a rent-back agreement

A big percentage of our business is built on referrals and repeat clients. We appreciate and take all referrals very serious. We have put together a reward program to say thank you for the referral. We appreciate all referrals so keep them coming.

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