Al Cookson Century 21 Executives Ltd.

10/26/2017

The post Here Are Reasons Why People Move. Some Are Scary appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

10/25/2017

The post 8 Mistakes First-Time Home Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

10/24/2017

The post 7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past If You Want to Sell Your Home appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

10/18/2017

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10/14/2017

The post 11 Renovation Problems So Horrific Homeowners Will Wish They’d Moved appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

10/13/2017

The post 8 Things Home Sellers Should Never Reveal (Except To Their Realtor) appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

10/11/2017

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10/07/2017

The post 7 Debates First-Time Homebuyers Face appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

09/11/2017

3 Reasons to Talk to a Realtor Today
You might naturally assume that it is most important to talk to a Realtor
when you’re selling or buying a home. But there are many other
circumstances in which it makes sense to give me a call. Here are a few
examples.
1. When you’re at the “thinking about it” stage
If you’re just thinking about selling your home, and haven’t made a firm
decision yet, you might feel uncomfortable calling a Realtor. Don’t be. In
fact, I welcome your call. We can discuss what your current property will
likely sell for on today’s market, and determine the type of home you qualify
to buy. That way, you’ll have some clarity and be able to make a more
informed decision.
2. If you’re nervous about the selling process
If you haven’t sold a home before, you might be concerned about what’s
involved in the process. You might even worry that putting your home on the
market is going to be a lot of work and create a lot of turbulence for you and
your family.
Fortunately, selling your home doesn’t need to be scary. In fact, a big part of
my job as a Realtor is to make the process as smooth and trouble-free as
possible.
So if you have concerns about selling your home, you should give me a call.
3. If you have questions
You likely have questions about the local real estate scene from time to
time. You might have questions like: “How much did that home around the
corner sell for?”; “Is now a good time to make a move, or should I wait until
the market changes?”; and, “How much is my current home worth?”
When you have questions like those, you don’t need to dig for answers on
your own. You can give me a call. As an expert in the local market, I can
give you the answers you need.

08/16/2017

This Simple Question Can Save You a Lot of Money
Imagine this scenario...
You purchase a new home and move in. A few weeks later, you hear a
strange rumbling sound. It’s the furnace. It’s only a year old, yet it’s
sputtering like it’s twenty. You realize you’ll have to call in an HVAC
contractor to get it fixed.
You’re thinking, “Ouch! This is going to be expensive.”
Well, maybe not. You see, since that furnace is relatively new, it might be
covered by its original warranty — even for you, the new owner.
But a warranty is useless if you don’t know it exists.
Recent studies suggest that upwards of 50% of people pay to get items
fixed that were actually covered by a warranty. So, when purchasing a new
home, be sure to ask this simple question: “What warranties do you have for
items, materials or workmanship in this house?”
Warranties are common on new stoves, fridges, washers, dryers and other
big ticket appliances. Some such warranties are transferrable, which means
they are still in force when the items pass from one owner to another.
Even less expensive items, such as electronic thermostats and automatic
garage door openers, may be covered by a transferrable manufacturer’s
warranty.
If the home you’re purchasing is relatively new (say, less than 10 years old),
the builder’s warranty may also still be in force. That can be handy if a
structural problem arises.
Even recent renovations, may have come with a labour and/or installation
warranty of some kind.
As you can see, warranties are everywhere! The more you’re aware of
them, the more you’ll save when something needs repair or replacement.

07/24/2017

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