| Thinking Of Selling? |
| If you are thinking of selling your home, chances
are you're caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward
to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move
across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind
or eager to start new and exciting adventures. I am here to help you with any of your needs. |
| General Selling Tips |
| Seller's Checklist |
| Are you ready to sell your home? Evaluating your motivation for moving, articulating your sales expectations and understanding market conditions will enhance your selling experience and future buying decisions...[read more] |
| Market Conditions |
| When is a good time to sell? Real estate market conditions are in constant flux. National lending rates and local trends will have a large impact on your asking price, anticipated selling time and negotiating power...[read more] |
| Market Values |
| How much is your home worth? Before you list your home, you must determine your asking price. This largely depends on the selling price of other properties in your neighbourhood with comparable square footage, amenities and features...[read more] |
| Cost of Selling |
| What costs are involved in selling a home? As you make your decision to sell and establish a fair asking price, there are some notable selling costs to consider...[read more] |
| Showing Off Nicely - 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Showing |
| When opportunity knocks, preparation pays. Maximize
your impact by preparing your home for an impressive showing...[read
more] |
| Rules of Engagement - 5 Tips for Negotiating Success |
| Enhance your selling experience. Define your expectations
and establish Rules of Engagement before you begin negotiations...[read
more] |
| Discount Real Estate |
| When I have to speak to a homeowner about commission
discounting (and these days who among us doesn't have to do that?)
my conversation tends to go like this: Selling a house is like any
other service you might wish to contract out. There are those who
are good and those who are not. There are those who are expensive
and those who are cheap. What's important is to establish priorities
at the outset... [read
more] |
| No Secret Agents |
| Legally, an agent is one who is authorized to
act for another. When buying or selling real estate, the critical
question to ask is "Whose agent are you?" [read
more] |
| Moving Tips - Zen and the Art of Packing |
| There is something spiritually uplifting about
moving: a new home is a new beginning and packing becomes a purifying
ritual, a time to decide what you will take and what you will leave.
Packing for a move is the packrat's only true redemption. When else
are they likely to discard, recycle or donate the mountains of clothes,
unread magazines, and knickknacks? Packrat or not it can seem like
a daunting task. Take a deep breath and mediate on this phrase: packing
can be pleasant. All you need to know are a few tricks from the masters...[read
more] |
| Legal Matters - Use of Lawyers or Notaries |
| The purchase of real estate represents a major
transaction in one's life. The transfer of real estate, often accompanied
by a mortgage, and the adjustment of the matters between the vendor
and the purchaser involves a complex set of procedures. The property
title and tax records must be reviewed to ensure that the purchaser
does not inherit the vendor's liabilities...[read
more] |
| Testimonials... | |
"Barbara Borjal is the real estate agent with the smarts! Whether I'm buying or selling my house or property, she has proven to be a astute negotiator, offering sound advice and innovative resources that helped my transactions close quickly and smoothly, for my commercial and residential purchases" Christine M |
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"I have known Mrs. Barbara Borjal since 1984 as a real
estate agent. I have done business either buying or selling properties
and her professionalism and enthusiasm has never wavered." Robert James |
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