Transactions

Offers, Acceptance and the Irrevocable Period

3/26/2017

Sometimes these matters become confusing, but, they really shouldn’t be. After all, the law now is much the same as it was 400 years ago.

What we are really talking about is the formation of a contract.

That contract comes together once we have an Offer that is properly accepted. We should look at some other matters, as well, at the outset.

There are several essential elements of a contract:

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Elements of an Offer

9/8/2016

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There are six key components to the elements of an offer. They are:

Price

Depending on the local market conditions and information provided by me, your Real Estate Professional, the price you set may be different from the buyer’s offering.

Deposit

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Why you NEED a Buyer's agent

9/6/2016

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You DESERVE Representation!
"Agents: How to hire one for your side.".... "Most agents who show you homes don't represent your interests. They work for the seller, and their object is to sell the house at the highest possible price." - USA Today

"Always remember that a real estate broker does not work for you, but for the seller. If you want a broker on your side, get a buyer-broker." - Reader's Digest

"Unlike the traditional agent who looks our for the seller, a buyer-broker acts as your advocate... The best buyer-brokers are so called exclusive agents - that is, they represent buyers..." - Money Magazine

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The Cost Of Home Buyer

8/28/2016

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1. Purchasing a home involves one-time costs and monthly expenses.
2. The largest one-time cost is the down payment. It usually represents between 5-20% of the total price of the property.
3.According to CMHC and GE Capital, one should have, in addition to the down payment, at least 1.5% of the purchase price for closing costs (we say 2-2.5%, just to be on the safe side). The costs vary across provinces, and for that matter, cities.

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9 Common Real Estate Myths That Plague Buyers and Sellers

8/14/2016

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While there's a prevailing belief that buying without a real estate agent will save you money, the truth is you're almost always better off working with a pro

Buying or selling a house is not something most of us do every day. You may do it once a decade, or even once in a lifetime. Despite the fact that most of us enter the world of real estate only rarely, we all think we know how it works, based on the experiences of friends and family members, stories we have heard and things we have read.

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Turning Transactions Into Relationships

Offers, Acceptance and the Irrevocable Period

Elements of an Offer

Why you NEED a Buyer's agent

The Cost Of Home Buyer

9 Common Real Estate Myths That Plague Buyers and Sellers

While there's a prevailing belief that buying without a real estate agent will save you money, the truth is you're almost always better off working with a pro

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