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This inner city bachelor condo features a brand new kitchen including cupboards, appliances and gorgeous tile throughout.

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Sellers Question of the Week
How can a realtor help FSBO’s?
Realtors can be a benefit for FSBO’s too.??Work with Realtors who are willing to bring you a buyer. Selling your home privately can save you money in commissions, but a Realtor can still bring you a buyer and take the stress out of the negotiating, as well as the contract side of the sale.

Looking to work with a Realtor?
Visit our Resources page for a list of a recommended real estate agent in your area.

Sellers Resources
7 Reasons your Property has not Sold:

Price.

You have no idea what the actual fair market value is.?Overpriced. Your property is more expensive than anything like it on MLS.
Showings.

• You follow potential buyers around the house trying to give them the “hard sell” – people prefer to see a home without the owner there. Make yourself scarce.

• Clutter/Dirty.

• Make sure your home is sparkling. People don’t always see the beauty beyond the dirt.

• Curb Appeal.

• Make sure potential buyers love it from the moment they pull up. The extra dollars on landscaping is well worth it.

• Negotiating.

• Make sure you are prepared to negotiate farely and without emotion. This is tough to do without an agent.

• Conditions.

• Make sure you are aware of what the standard conditions are in a contract; make sure you are aware of your rights and the buyers right

Tips to Sell Your Property Quickly

• Know the market before you sell. Is it a buyers market, a sellers market, or a balanced market
• Find out the true current market value of your property before listing.
• Determine how badly you need to sell, this is indicate how to competitively price your property to sell.
• Be flexible when working with Realtors and buyers. Sometimes the first offer you get is the best one you will get. Follow your Realtors professional advice.
• Make sure your property is de-cluttered and free of too many personal pictures and items; make use of a staging company for advice if possible.
• Make minor small repairs and fixes before you start having open houses and a stream of potential buyers through. If they come once and see it in a state of disrepair, they won’t come back later to see if it has been fixed!

How are we Different?
How is SellSearchProperty different from working with my Realtor, OKHomesellers, Com-free, Welist or other FSBO companies?

You are not “Listing” your property with SellSearch. You are simply advertising it for sale, the same as if you or your realtor paid for advertising in the newspaper, or magazines in our area
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FAQ’s

Why should I advertise my property on SellSearch?
As SellSearch becomes more and more mainstream, it will become the place that all purchasers visit to search for property for sale. No where else in Canada will buyers find all properties for sale in one convenient place! Taking advantage of this new exciting option is your first step to increasing your odds of selling

As a real estate agent, I would prefer people find my Advertisements directly from MLS or my website, how could this benefit my clients and my business?
You control your property advertisement, you can take it down as soon as it sells!

Why did you create this site?
As buyers we were tired of not having the ability to search all properties for sale in one convenient place. We believe in SellSearch and think it is a genuinely valuable tool that will be effective in taking out the frustration with the current search options in place.

I am not very technically inclined, what if I have trouble creating the page for my property?
We do realize that some people are not always able to understand some of the steps required to upload photos, etc. We will be adding a tutorial for people to see a step by step demonstration of how to input your property.

What is SellSearch planning on doing to market this site to buyers?
SellSearch advertises extensively in Canada area via the internet. The internet is the fastest growing source of advertising, quickly making print media not a practical option from a cost stand point. You will quickly see us everywhere!

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Before winter arrives, examine windows and doors for accumulation of ice or for cold-air leaks. Seal any leaks temporarily with weatherstripping or removable caulking, and repair or replace the window or door in the spring.

Canadian winters can be long, cold and tough on our homes. To keep you and your family safe, warm and comfortable, you need to keep your home in top condition.

Regular maintenance is the secret, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While some maintenance can be done year-round, some of it has to be done seasonally. For example, in winter it is important to hire a qualified contractor to ensure your home’s heating system is operating properly.

You can do much of the maintenance work on your own; however, if you are uncomfortable doing so or if you don’t have the necessary equipment, call in a professional. Annual servicing of gas or wood heating appliances and chimney cleaning are examples of when a professional is needed to do the service and spot unsafe conditions.

Ongoing Activities
Check and clean, or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. If you have a heat recovery ventilation system (HRV), check it every two months. Clean range hood filters monthly. If you have a humidifier, clean it two or three times in winter and make sure it is set properly.

Inspect indoor and outdoor air vents (intake, exhaust and forced air) to ensure they are free of snow or debris and the flapper dampers are closed. Clean bathroom fan grilles, coils underneath or on the back of a refrigerator or freezer, and smoke detectors (this is a good time to test the smoke detector as well). Check all fire extinguisher gauges and recharge or replace if necessary. Examine indoor and outdoor lights, electrical cords, plugs and outlets. If plugs look worn or cords feel warm, replace them immediately. Also, review a fire escape plan with your family.

Keep Out the Cold
Examine windows and doors for accumulation of ice or for cold-air leaks. Seal any leaks temporarily with weatherstripping or removable caulking, and repair or replace the window or door in the spring.

Inspect your attic to ensure proper insulation and ventilation. Note signs of roof leaks, gaps or separations in the underside decking and repair. Check the attic for frost accumulation and the roof for ice dams or icicles. Excessive frost or staining on the underside of your roof or ice dams on the roof surface may indicate that your attic is not ventilated properly. Ensure any ducts serving exhaust fans are insulated, have a vapour barrier wrap and are vented outdoors.

Water Wisdom
You will have to undertake numerous water-related maintenance tasks. Check your basement floor drain to ensure the trap contains water and refill if necessary. To help control sediment and maintain your hot water tank’s efficiency, consult the owner’s manual and drain a dishpan full of water from the clean-out valve. Ensure hot water pipes are insulated. Unless you have freeze-proof outside faucets, turn off the stop-and-waste valves inside the house.

Check all indoor faucets for signs of dripping and change washers as needed. Replacing washers frequently may mean the faucet needs repair. If a plumbing fixture is not used often, run the tap briefly to keep water in the trap. Finally, clean the drains in your dishwasher, sinks, bathtubs and showers, and test plumbing shut-off valves to prevent seizing.

For more information or a free copy of the “About Your House” fact sheet Home Maintenance Schedule, or for information on any other aspect of owning, maintaining or buying a home, visit our Web site at www.cmhc.ca or call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency and a source of objective, reliable housing expertise.Wint