Daily Archives: January 27, 2009

Muddy York Quick Tip: Deposit Protection

One of the multitudes of benefits from working with a registered real estate broker or salesperson is that your deposit is protected. It is a requirement that all registered real estate brokers and salespeople in Ontario participate in a mandatory insurance program that includes consumer deposit insurance. This consumer deposit insurance protects you in the event of fraud, misuse of funds or insolvency. The coverage is up to a maximum of $100,000 per claim. For more information, ask your real estate professional.

TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME IN TODAY’S MARKET

By June Russell

 

The Real Estate Market has changed as you probably well know, and it is even more important now to make every effort to show your home to it’s best advantage if you are planning on making a move.

 

Real Estate Sales Representatives are often asked to advise owners as to what they might do to prepare their home for showing when thinking of selling; or even well before that if they are planning renovations.  No one wants to spend their hard earned money in the wrong areas, unless their personal needs are very specific.

 

If you have sold a home before you may have heard your Representative say the following:

 

“The objective of most home owners is to sell their home at the best price, with the least amount of hassle in the shortest period of time.”

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