Brantford Real Estate 
When you decide to sell you have several choices, and each has its pros and cons. You can: Try going For Sale by Owner List traditionally List with the aim of selling quickly to investors Sell directly to an investor Sell through one of the new models – While not yet in every community, Opendoor, […]
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Twenty-five or thirty years ago, all real estate agents worked for the seller. The listing agent was in direct contact with the seller and performed much the same duties that listing agents perform today. However, the agents who brought buyers to view the house also worked for the seller. They were sub-agents, and the only […]
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You may have seen the television ads promoting the new “Experian Boost.” You may even have been tempted to check into using it to raise your credit scores before going shopping for a new home here in Brantford. Think twice. Instead of making it easier and faster to buy a home, using this new program […]
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It’s common today for would-be Brantford home buyers to write a “love letter” to the sellers, in hopes of being chosen in a multiple offer situation. While some say it’s a poor idea, others say it works, and even causes some sellers to choose a lower offer over a higher one. Here’s what to consider […]
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What a super busy Month of April for Sutton Team Realty. Kate Broddick leads the pack at a brisk pace but right on her heals is Christine Amodeo. Andrew Evans and Kate McGinnis battle with Rob Avery for a very respectful 3rd and 4th place finish which in this busy office is a very significant […]
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Today, many agents are recommending a pre-listing home inspection, for a few good reasons. A pre-listing inspection:Gives buyers an added level of confidence over and above the seller’s property condition reportAlerts sellers to problems that can or should be addressed prior to listingAllows sellers to have repairs made less expensivelyCan prevent “escrow fall out”First, the […]
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Every home mortgage loan requires closing costs. These costs are separate from the money that will go to the seller at closing. First there are lender fees such as processing and underwriting fees. Then there are non-lender fees, which include title insurance premiums, appraisal fees, inspection fees, and perhaps attorney fees. They all add up, […]
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When you’re getting ready to sell your Brantford home, it’s time to step back and look at it with different eyes. Instead of glancing over all the things that are familiar to you, without taking in the details, stop and look with the critical eye of a buyer. Start with space. You can’t change the […]
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Whether you’re getting ready to buy or sell a home in Brantford, the agent you choose will play a significant role in both your success and your peace of mind during the transaction. One of the most common complaints real estate clients have about agents regards communication. Their agents don’t return calls, emails, or […]
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As you prepare to list your Brantford home for sale, talk with your agent about who the most likely buyer will be. While agents aren’t allowed to discriminate – even based on age or family make-up – potential buyers are likely to seek a home in a neighborhood filled with people much like themselves. Neighborhoods […]
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