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A Collection of Articles to Help You Sell
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The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis
Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC, collects, analyzes and discloses financial information and intelligence on suspected money
laundering and terrorist financing activities. It was created as part of a Canadian government initiative to fight money
laundering and terrorist financing, both domestically and internationally.
Businesses and industries who must report to
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PREPARING A HOUSE FOR SALE
Many buyers peruse neighbourhoods looking at listed properties from the outside
before inquiring with the listing agent to show them the inside. A first
impression is hard to shake and if the prospective buyer doesn’t like the house
from the outside, they probably won’t inquire at all. To get them past the front
door, you need to add some curb appeal. Here’s a list of items that will
definitely add value to your home. Click the link on
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SELLING YOUR HOME? MAKE SURE THE
PRICE IS RIGHT!
"Home buyers look at houses in ranges," says
Supple. Set a price that's too high and they'll think that your house is too
steep for their wallet and they won't even bother to take a look at it.
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WHEN YOU BECOME OUR CLIENT
What you can expect us to do and what
will happen when you list with us!
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IT TAKES EXPERTS TO BUY AND SELL
A HOUSE
Buying or selling a home is a big business transaction.
That’s why it’s so important to select, in advance, an experienced
team of experts and professionals you can trust. These skilled
and knowledgeable individuals can vary, but usually include the
services of a Realtor, a Lender, a Lawyer, a Home Inspector and an
Insurance Agent.
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FAIR MARKET VALUE (formal
definition)
You hear it all the time when people are talking real estate,
so just what is "Fair Market Value" anyway?
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HOME INSPECTIONS
When a home inspection is being completed on your home, it is
best that you leave so that the Inspector, Real Estate Agent and Buyer(s) can
expedite the process on the inspection.
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RETURN
ON RENO INDEX
Every
year, hundreds of thousands of homes of every style, shape and size are bought
and sold across this country. In spite of all the differences, many of them have
one very important thing in common; a RE/MAX Professional who is the driving
force behind the deal. RE/MAX Agents buy and sell more homes in your area than
anybody.
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PREPARING FOR A SHOWING
It’s very important
that your home shows well. We’re also aware that it can’t always be
perfect. After all, you and your family must live there, too.
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SHOWING?
Everything is going to be fine. The agent has
called in advance and you have made your last minute preparations as indicated
in “Preparing for a Showing”.It is always best if you vacate the home for
all showings. If this is absolutely not possible, then adhere to the following
guidelines:
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WHEN AN OFFER IS MADE
1.
PRESENTING THE OFFER
Be assured
that as soon as I am aware that a written offer to purchase has been signed, I
will contact you immediately. The timing may be inopportune but it’s
usually best to move ahead rapidly to consider the contract. Please note that
when I call you, I may or may not yet be aware of the terms of the offer. When
I have the contract in hand, I will study it closely and review each of the
terms and conditions with you to your complete understanding and satisfaction.
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WINTERIZING YOUR HOME FOR
SAVINGS!
Winterizing Your Home can Save You Money!
During the cold
winter months, homeowners in most of the country find it necessary to turn on
the heaters to keep warm. You can save energy when heating your home by taking
the time to winterize for maximum energy savings.
Due to increasing energy costs, winter heating will consume an increasingly
larger portion of a household's energy budget. That's why it's important to
check your home to ensure that your heating dollars aren't being wasted.
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