4 Reasons Homes Don`t Sell (and How to Address Them)

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4 Reasons Homes Don’t Sell (and How to Address Them)
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It can be stressful to see your home languish on the market while
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Here are four reasons your home may not be selling, and advice
for addressing them.
1. Pricing
Of course you want to sell your home for as much as possible. But
an overpriced home can turn away even the most eager buyers.
On the flipside, if you repeatedly reduce the price, buyers can
see it as a sign of your desperation to sell – prompting them to
submit even lower offers. With our local experience, we can help
you come up with a price comparable with other properties in your
neighbourhood.
2. Timing
If possible, hold off on selling until the main buying seasons in the
spring and summer or fall. If you must sell during an off-peak time,
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4. Marketing
If everything else is lined up and your home still isn’t selling, it could be
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to make an extra effort to get your home noticed.
Buyers usually go online first to search for homes, so make sure your
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we use to make your home stand out. Also, be sure the home description
doesn’t skimp on listing all the features, amenities and upgrades as
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Remember, when you're ready to start the process of selling your home,
help is just a phone call or email away. We have the Experience, the
Marketing and Exposure that you need.
To pique interest among real estate agents and brokers, consider
offering a selling bonus above the standard commission. Just
make sure you stipulate it’s available only if the agent closes the
sale on your preferred date.
3. Condition
Investors and buyers with home improvement skills look for
bargains, so they will typically offer less for a home that needs
a new roof, has faulty plumbing or electrical systems, structural
problems or that needs a lot of cosmetic work. The more repairs
you make before buyers view the home, the more likely you are to
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neighbours, everyone to show the RED and fly
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After weeks (or even months) of searching for a home, you’ve finally found the
perfect home. Unfortunately, you have excellent taste and there are five, 10, maybe
even more offers on the table. If you’re caught in a bidding war, there’s more you
can do than cross your fingers.
Here are 3 strategies that may help turn the odds in your favour.
1. Help the seller out
Do whatever you can, within reason, to make the decision easier for the seller.
This can include being flexible on the closing date to accommodate the seller’s
moving plans. The greater your down payment, the more secure a seller may feel
that your mortgage financing will close with no problems. That's not to say you
can't compete against someone who is offering a larger down payment; sellers
will weigh various factors as they review offers with their agent. Overall, limiting
your requests of the sellers and submitting your highest and best offer are the best
approaches to being competitive.
2. Be prepared to act fast
Both you and your agent should be constantly monitoring homes for sale so you
can evaluate potential homes as quickly as they're posted. Research the properties
as much as possible before your showings so you can be prepared to make an offer
on the spot if the home is a good fit. Finally, include a pre-approval letter from
your lender stating that you qualify for a loan in the amount of your offer.
3. Don’t be shy
There isn’t always a lot of cash separating the top bid from the next closest
contenders. For a seller with a strong emotional attachment to their
home, an extra thousand dollars might mean less than passing their
house along to the right buyer. Draft a letter describing why you fell
in love with their house. Is it the perfect size for your growing family?
Do you want to bring the backyard garden back to life? It just might give you
the edge over the competition.
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CONTEST
In an effort to Celebrate Our Country, we at
RE/MAX In The Hills Inc., Brokerage are holding a 'Raise the Flag'
contest. A winner will be selected November 2nd, 2015 (cut off for
submissions: October 31st at 11:59pm).
Simply submit a photo of your contribution to
info@remaxinthehills.com along with your name, address
and contact information (hold onto your receipts for proof of
purchase!). The winner will receive the cost of their flag materials,
excluding installation, to a maximum of $200.00.
All entries will receive a Canada Car Flag
for vehicle display. ➜
Here are a few examples of how to participate
in our contest.
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4. Are there any issues with the property?
Yes, the sellers are required to reveal most
problems, but a chatty sales agent might
reveal more than is included in the disclosure
document. It certainly can’t hurt to ask.
5. How are the neighbours?
Ask about the types of people that live nearby.
Retirees? Young families with kids? College
students? The primary population will influence
the overall culture of the neighbourhood and can
help you determine if this is the home for you.
6. Have the owners completed any major home
projects?
Lots of recent home improvements could mean
the property is in better shape than ever, ready
for you to enjoy. It could also indicate more work
will need to be done in the future. Be sure to get
the full story about any recent property updates.
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THANKS to the Internet and your Realtor’s
digital tools, you can learn a lot about a home
before visiting, such as when the house was built
and tax costs. Some things, however, are best to
ask the agent in person when you’re touring a
property.
1. Why are the owners selling?
The agent isn’t obligated to tell you, but he or
she might. The answer could reveal issues not
included in the listing description. Is there a
new highway planned nearby? If the agent does
reveal, for instance, that the owner is desperate
to close quickly, you might be able to use that to
your advantage when negotiating price.
2. What’s the sellers’ timeline?
Do the property owners need to relocate
immediately for work? Or are they waiting for
their children to finish the current school year?
It’s important that your timeline for moving into
the home and the owner’s timeline for moving
out line up.
3. What, exactly, is for sale?
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Find out precisely what’s
SUMMA AL
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included in the sales price.
That nifty new fridge with
the built-in smart screen
you admire might be
going with the sellers to
their new home. Learn
whether the appliances
and fixtures, such as
ceiling fans, are included
3 Ways to Compete
IN A BIDDING WAR
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of 2014, I was diagnosed with Multiple
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jumped into action to take a stand against
multiple sclerosis
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first fundraising
event in March
2015, which
raised $9,600.00,
which helped
my ultimate goal
to over $25,000
raised. My father Luch Pinarello (on the
right) helped out by raising donations from
the Caledon Oldies Hockey League.
I would like to personally thank the Caledon
Oldies Hockey League for their generous
donation and to Chris Richie from RE/MAX
In The Hills Inc., Brokerage, for matching
their donation in support of MS. The
contributions will help go towards research,
medications and treatments.
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the most
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on 2013
We've seen more flags
flying on Mountainview Road, Hwy 9, Hockley Road,
4th line, Horseshoe Hill, the list goes on.
Do you have your Canadian Flag up?
If so, it's time to challenge your friends, your
neighbours, everyone to show the RED and fly
the flag. It doesn't matter where they live, we should
show the world...
We are CANADIAN and Proud of it!
TOP 5
SE
ARC
PROPE
RTY TY HED
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USE
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: Stats hav
*Source:
ality of Cal . Please note
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only
imited by For internal use
EB, Del
Board (TR Rural Caledon).
l Estate
ve,
onto Rea o Mills, Palgra
Stats, Tor
Mon
4 Ca
ource: 201
15
TOTAL 74
LISTIN
GS ON
1,9 02 ,7
REMAX
42 TO
.CA
TAL VI
8, 47 7,
SITS
88 5
PAGEVI
EWS
1,703 ,9
49 TO
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RECREATIO
|
Caledon
A
68% OF CA
NADIANS
A LONG
WOULD
WEEKEN
RATHER
SPEND
THAN GO D AT A COTTAG
E OR
ON A BIG
CITY GETA CABIN
WAY
YearAccording
to the 2015
RE/MAX Re
68 per cen
creational
t of Canad
Property Re
ians would
cottage or
port, almost
rather spe
cabin over
nd a long
a big city get
weekend at
found that
away. The
the
Canadians,
sur
vey, conduct
of
all ages and
about spend
ed by Leger,
from all reg
ing time at
ions, were
the cottage
enthusiastic
or cabin.
order to affo
rd their dre
am cottage
destination
or cabin. Int
vacations
is listed as
erestingly,
giving up
number on
e on the list
their main
. Another
residence
in order to
chalet demo
pu
rch
ase a cotta
nstrating tha
ge, cabin or
t Canadian
ski
s are lookin
g for altern
ative
In a separa
te RE/MAX
survey of bro
regions are
ker
s and agents
reporting
an increase
, almost hal
recreational
f of the
in buyers loo
properties
king to ren
part- or full
common in
t out their
-time and
Ontario and
this trend
British Co
are listing
is most
lumbia. Ho
investors as
we
ver
pri
,
mary marke
very few reg
property bu
t drivers. Typ
ions
yers in Ca
nada are fam
ically, recrea
ilies with chi
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After weeks (or even months) of searching for a home, you’ve finally found the
perfect home. Unfortunately, you have excellent taste and there are five, 10, maybe
even more offers on the table. If you’re caught in a bidding war, there’s more you
can do than cross your fingers.
Here are 3 strategies that may help turn the odds in your favour.
1. Help the seller out
Do whatever you can, within reason, to make the decision easier for the seller.
This can include being flexible on the closing date to accommodate the seller’s
moving plans. The greater your down payment, the more secure a seller may feel
that your mortgage financing will close with no problems. That's not to say you
can't compete against someone who is offering a larger down payment; sellers
will weigh various factors as they review offers with their agent. Overall, limiting
your requests of the sellers and submitting your highest and best offer are the best
approaches to being competitive.
2. Be prepared to act fast
Both you and your agent should be constantly monitoring homes for sale so you
can evaluate potential homes as quickly as they're posted. Research the properties
as much as possible before your showings so you can be prepared to make an offer
on the spot if the home is a good fit. Finally, include a pre-approval letter from
your lender stating that you qualify for a loan in the amount of your offer.
3. Don’t be shy
There isn’t always a lot of cash separating the top bid from the next closest
contenders. For a seller with a strong emotional attachment to their
home, an extra thousand dollars might mean less than passing their
house along to the right buyer. Draft a letter describing why you fell
in love with their house. Is it the perfect size for your growing family?
Do you want to bring the backyard garden back to life? It just might give you
the edge over the competition.
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contest. A winner will be selected November 2nd, 2015 (cut off for
submissions: October 31st at 11:59pm).
Simply submit a photo of your contribution to
info@remaxinthehills.com along with your name, address
and contact information (hold onto your receipts for proof of
purchase!). The winner will receive the cost of their flag materials,
excluding installation, to a maximum of $200.00.
All entries will receive a Canada Car Flag
for vehicle display. ➜
Here are a few examples of how to participate
in our contest.
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4. Are there any issues with the property?
Yes, the sellers are required to reveal most
problems, but a chatty sales agent might
reveal more than is included in the disclosure
document. It certainly can’t hurt to ask.
5. How are the neighbours?
Ask about the types of people that live nearby.
Retirees? Young families with kids? College
students? The primary population will influence
the overall culture of the neighbourhood and can
help you determine if this is the home for you.
6. Have the owners completed any major home
projects?
Lots of recent home improvements could mean
the property is in better shape than ever, ready
for you to enjoy. It could also indicate more work
will need to be done in the future. Be sure to get
the full story about any recent property updates.
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THANKS to the Internet and your Realtor’s
digital tools, you can learn a lot about a home
before visiting, such as when the house was built
and tax costs. Some things, however, are best to
ask the agent in person when you’re touring a
property.
1. Why are the owners selling?
The agent isn’t obligated to tell you, but he or
she might. The answer could reveal issues not
included in the listing description. Is there a
new highway planned nearby? If the agent does
reveal, for instance, that the owner is desperate
to close quickly, you might be able to use that to
your advantage when negotiating price.
2. What’s the sellers’ timeline?
Do the property owners need to relocate
immediately for work? Or are they waiting for
their children to finish the current school year?
It’s important that your timeline for moving into
the home and the owner’s timeline for moving
out line up.
3. What, exactly, is for sale?
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included in the sales price.
That nifty new fridge with
the built-in smart screen
you admire might be
going with the sellers to
their new home. Learn
whether the appliances
and fixtures, such as
ceiling fans, are included
3 Ways to Compete
IN A BIDDING WAR
My name is Daniele Pinarello and in January
of 2014, I was diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis (MS) at the age of 27, I quickly
jumped into action to take a stand against
multiple sclerosis
(MS). I held my
first fundraising
event in March
2015, which
raised $9,600.00,
which helped
my ultimate goal
to over $25,000
raised. My father Luch Pinarello (on the
right) helped out by raising donations from
the Caledon Oldies Hockey League.
I would like to personally thank the Caledon
Oldies Hockey League for their generous
donation and to Chris Richie from RE/MAX
In The Hills Inc., Brokerage, for matching
their donation in support of MS. The
contributions will help go towards research,
medications and treatments.
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9267 County Rd. 1, Adjala-Tosorontio......... List Price: $349,900 – SOLD for 103% in 1 Day
110 Rawling Crescent, Brampton............... List Price: $449,000 – SOLD for 104% in 2 Days
33 Peel Village Pkwy., Brampton................. List Price: $539,000 – SOLD for 97% in 14 Days
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4 Reasons Homes Don’t Sell (and How to Address Them)
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It can be stressful to see your home languish on the market while
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Here are four reasons your home may not be selling, and advice
for addressing them.
1. Pricing
Of course you want to sell your home for as much as possible. But
an overpriced home can turn away even the most eager buyers.
On the flipside, if you repeatedly reduce the price, buyers can
see it as a sign of your desperation to sell – prompting them to
submit even lower offers. With our local experience, we can help
you come up with a price comparable with other properties in your
neighbourhood.
2. Timing
If possible, hold off on selling until the main buying seasons in the
spring and summer or fall. If you must sell during an off-peak time,
you can still attract serious buyers – but you'll need patience and
ways to sweeten the deal.
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receive competitive offers. It’s usually cheaper to do the repairs yourself
than to offer allowances in the closing contract. We can help you identify
the items that are the most important and will have the most impact on
sale.
4. Marketing
If everything else is lined up and your home still isn’t selling, it could be
due to your marketing. Particularly in a crowded market, it’s important
to make an extra effort to get your home noticed.
Buyers usually go online first to search for homes, so make sure your
photos represent your house in all its glory. We always hire a professional
photographer. We have a variety of different places we advertise and tools
we use to make your home stand out. Also, be sure the home description
doesn’t skimp on listing all the features, amenities and upgrades as
space will allow. This is where our experience in understanding a buyers
needs in our area come in handy.
Remember, when you're ready to start the process of selling your home,
help is just a phone call or email away. We have the Experience, the
Marketing and Exposure that you need.
To pique interest among real estate agents and brokers, consider
offering a selling bonus above the standard commission. Just
make sure you stipulate it’s available only if the agent closes the
sale on your preferred date.
3. Condition
Investors and buyers with home improvement skills look for
bargains, so they will typically offer less for a home that needs
a new roof, has faulty plumbing or electrical systems, structural
problems or that needs a lot of cosmetic work. The more repairs
you make before buyers view the home, the more likely you are to
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