Why does Real Estate seem to have it's own language? Common Real Estate Terms.
Posted on May 11, 2016
Like many industries, Real Estate has it's own words and phrases that are not used in every day conversation. I've assembled an alphabetical list of most of them, to help you. If you have any questions, send me a text, call or email!
Agreement of Purchase & Sale: A contract by which one party agrees to sell and another agrees to purchase.
Amortizatio...
Should I buy through the listing agent?
Posted on Apr 26, 2016
The Listing Agent’s goal isn’t to get you the RIGHT house, it’s to get you to buy THIS house. Having your own agent means they are motivated to find you the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood no matter how long that takes. Of course, some agents are primarily motivated by the possibility of a bigger commission, so the person they are most co...
How to keep black bears away
Posted on Apr 05, 2016
I live in bear country. Muskoka has many black bears, and not a year goes by when I haven't seen one or two while driving in the area. Seeing a black bear can be kind of nice, but having black bears around your home and cottage can range from a nuisance to downright scary! If you have a bear on your property see Ontario Bear Wise's site here
Bears a...
Client vs Customer - what am i signing?
Posted on Mar 23, 2015
Client vs customer: What is the difference and why does it matter when you’re buying or selling a home? --straight from the Real Estate Council of Ontario
March 19, 2015
Buyers and sellers may enter into one of two types of agreements with a brokerage: a representation agreement or a customer service agreement. Both are considered legally binding agr...