Streaming services are filled with television shows and movies about haunted houses and other supernatural occurrences. After all, who doesn’t love a good ghost story? We know of at least one group of people who could do without the tall tales. Anyone selling a house would prefer to keep the dramatic retellings to a minimum. 

However, rumours have a tendency to spread like wildfire. If your house has a history, chances are good your potential buyers have heard about it. Even if they haven’t stumbled across the stories online or through social media, you can still be assured of one thing: Their buying agents are certainly aware of the situation. 

Is there anything you can do to sell a house with a stigma while still enjoying the maximum results? As experienced real estate agents who have dealt with every situation imaginable, we have a few tips that will help.

Put Your Personal Beliefs Aside

Whether you believe in the supernatural or not is beside the point. If there’s a rumour afoot, what matters is that you can bet that some potential buyers believe it, at least to a certain degree. Some may be uncertain but still feel spooked. Others may believe with all of their heart and soul. Even a skeptical potential buyer may scoff at the idea of a house being haunted while being mindful about its resale value and other practical concerns. 

Crafting a successful selling plan means putting your personal thoughts aside and focusing on making your home appealing to those who are searching. In many cases, this means addressing the issue directly.

Selling in challenging situations is one of our specialties. Here are some other scenarios homeowners can face:

• How to Sell Your Home After a Divorce
• Can You Sell a House When You Have Tenants?
• Why Sellers Hesitate to List Their Homes for Sale

Define Stigma

What is a stigma, anyway? The dictionary defines it as “a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach on one’s reputation.” In real estate, it often means there’s something that can cause a buyer to hesitate even though there is no structural flaw with the house. 

Ghost stories and poltergeists may spring to mind. However, there are other types of stigmas that can affect your ability to sell a home. For example:

• Your property was once the site of a heinous crime.
• Someone has passed away in the house.
• A notorious criminal or other unsavoury character once owned the property.

Even something that seems innocuous to one person might be a source of fear or unease for someone else. Something as simple as the wrong numerals on the address doesn’t seem problematic for most people. Still, it could be a red flag depending on the buyer’s background.

Don’t Try to Hide It

In the olden days before the Internet, a seller might have gotten away with hoping an interested buyer wouldn’t hear a story that sent them screaming for the hills. Now that everything is online for everyone to see, there is no such hope. While you don’t have to shout from the rooftops that your house has a ghost, you do need a plan for when questions inevitably come up.

By law, you don’t have to disclose stigmas in the same way you must make buyers aware of latent defects. The challenges arise when someone asks. You don’t have to answer the question, nor is your real estate agent permitted to answer without your permission. However, it is illegal to lie to a potential buyer.  

Deciding what to reveal can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you don’t want to give the buyer a reason to hesitate by providing more information than they need. On the other hand, refusing to answer could allow their imagination to run wild.  

Targeted Marketing Is More Important Than Ever

Generating maximum exposure is typically one of the keys to selling a house successfully. In the case of a stigma, it’s often more about finding the right person than launching a mass advertising campaign. If someone is easily spooked and finds the home’s history terrifying, they are not likely the best person to pursue. Instead, ask yourself, “Who would buy a house with a stigma?” The answer may be more simple than you realize.

• Those who don’t know or care about the stigma. They’re more interested in features like the condition and location of your home.
• Those who are aware of the stigma and are actually intrigued by it. Believe it or not, there are a few people who actively search for “haunted houses.” 

By understanding the market and the mindset of your most likely buyer, you are well on your way to a successful sale–stigma or no stigma!

Marketing and presentation will help you make the most of your sale. Learn more in the posts below:

• Our Full-Service Real Estate Team’s Guide to Marketing Your Home
• What Everyone Needs to Know About Selling Their First Home
• Fact Vs Fiction About Working With A Real Estate Agent

Work With an Experienced Real Estate Team

Selling a house can be a challenging endeavour at the best of times. It involves in-depth preparation, marketing research, analysis and an eye for design. Add a stigma to the mix, and finding a buyer can be even more difficult without sacrificing on the value of your home.

Working with a real estate team who is ready for anything is one of the best things you can do to maximize your results under any circumstances. A simple issue like a stigma is no match for an experienced professional with a vast network of potential buyers searching for a home like yours. 

Do you have any questions or concerns about selling a house in the current market? We are here to guide you through it no matter how challenging your situation. Reach out today or call (905) 332-9223 for more information. 

The Burlington real estate landscape is varied and diverse, consisting of some truly exceptional homes! From the quietly luxurious residences sprinkled throughout the Aldershot, Brant Hills or Elizabeth Gardens neighbourhoods to the opulent enclaves of Roseland or Shoreacres, discerning buyers have a world of options. 

Is the process of selling one of these upscale homes in Burlington really different than any other property? Though many of the steps are the same, going above and beyond can help your listing stand out, especially in the eyes of an affluent buyer. In this post, we’ll talk about the small details that can have a big impact on the value of your sale.

Inside the Mindset of an Affluent Buyer

Perhaps the biggest difference in selling a luxury home is in the mind of your buyer. Unlike first-time buyers, someone looking for an upscale property isn’t just looking to break into the market in any way they can. 

They are also not likely buying for their needs, but for their wants. 

This small distinction makes all the difference in the world. A high-end homebuyer is usually experienced, discerning and in no hurry whatsoever. They are more than happy to take their time until they find exactly what they are looking for, and rarely will they ever settle for anything less. Knowing your potential buyer’s state of mind will help you prepare, position and market your listing for the maximum chance of success.

Knowledge is essential, especially when selling a luxury property. The posts below will help you become an educated seller:

• What’s Your House Really Worth?
• A Back to Basics Guide to Maximizing Your Sale
• Worth It or Not? What Renovations Really Help When Selling Your Home

Luxury Real Estate Is Different

The standard real estate market can fluctuate and change almost on a daily basis. It’s more affected by supply and demand, changing interest rates and the state of the economy. The luxury market, on the other hand, is far more insulated from these outside factors. 

Typically, there are fewer homes for sale and fewer people looking to buy them. And since those buying them tend not to be in a hurry, the average transaction can take longer from start to finish. Patience is one of the most critical elements for the successful sale of a luxury home!

Begin With a Detailed Home Evaluation

Before listing your home on the market, you want to have an accurate idea of what it is worth. Its value will depend on several factors, including square footage, location, condition and comparable properties in the area. 

The right price is essential in any real estate transaction, but especially when selling a high-value property. This is one piece of the puzzle you do not want to leave to chance. A local real estate team with experience in the high-end market can perform a detailed CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to ensure you hit the market at a price that will reflect the value of your home and generate maximum interest from qualified buyers. 

Meticulous Attention to Detail Pays Off

We’ve already established that high-end buyers often take their time. They also tend to be much more educated and savvy about the market than those searching for their first home. As a result, you will need to be meticulous when preparing your listing for the market. 

A quick tidy-up and a simple coat of fresh paint may not suffice for the scrutinizing buyer. To earn top dollar, you’ll need to ensure every aspect of your home makes an outstanding impression.

• It begins with curb appeal to catch your buyer’s eye before they even see inside your home. Beautiful landscaping, colourful gardens and high-end outdoor furniture and fixtures set the stage perfectly.
• Don’t just clean your house; scour it top to bottom to ensure every piece of clutter is out of sight and every room sparkles.
• Upgrade lighting fixtures and hardware to provide a polished effect throughout your home.
• Staging with high-end furnishings and accessories can captivate a buyer’s imagination and increase their desire to place an offer on your home.
• Invest in professional photography, videography and floorplans. Many buyers will find your listing online first. High-quality marketing materials will help to entice them to visit your home in person.

Targeted Marketing Is Even More Critical

Many people might love the idea of living in a sprawling home on an expansive rolling lot in the heart of the wealthiest neighbourhood. However, only a small number of individuals have the ability to make it happen. Unlike a standard listing, you do not want your marketing to reach anyone and everyone. Instead, you want your campaign to be highly targeted and strategic. Here is an overview of what your marketing plan might look like:

• Beautiful print marketing and feature sheets since many luxury buyers are in an older demographic. They like information pieces they can see and touch in addition to online information.
• Email and physical mail to qualified buyers with demonstrated interest and the means to buy an expensive property. Many will have purchased luxury real estate before.
• Newspaper and magazine advertisements with a significant readership of high-worth individuals.
• Networking through other real estate agents and brokerages to match luxury properties with interested buyers.

As you can see, the process of marketing an upscale home is much more involved than a regular listing. It’s not about reaching the most people. Often, it’s about reaching the most qualified. 

Do you want more insights on successfully selling a home in today’s challenging market? The resources below will help:

• Our Full-Service Real Estate Team’s Guide to Marketing Your Home
• The Power of Staging When Selling Your Home
• Minor Upgrades, Maximum Results

Selling Your Home, Respecting Your Privacy

Everyone loves looking at beautiful fancy houses, as evidenced by the popularity of magazines like Home and Garden and Elle Decor. Then there are the cars that slow down so the drivers can gaze at the jaw-dropping estates along Lakeshore Road. 

That’s why it’s critical to work with a real estate team that knows how to present, price and market high-end listings who will also respect your privacy. Otherwise, you may have people wandering through your home out of curiosity but with no intention or ability to buy.  Surrounding yourself with professionals is the best way to sell your luxury listing for top dollar while maintaining discretion and peace of mind throughout the process.

Do you have questions about selling an upscale home in Burlington? We are here to help you plan and strategize. Contact us today or call (905) 332-9223 for more information. 

Few things have more impact on your life than going through a divorce. For many people, this is one of the most traumatizing events you can ever experience. When it’s amicable, it’s difficult enough. 

When there’s bad blood, it can be a nightmare. In the midst of the mediations and the heartbreaks, there is one big obstacle looming in the back of everyone’s mind. What do you do with the family home? 

Often, the simplest solution is to sell it and split the proceeds so that everyone can go their separate ways. Unfortunately, selling a house isn’t always easy at the best of times, and selling during the middle of a divorce can be even more challenging. What can you do? In this post, we’ll go over a few guidelines that will help streamline the process so you can move forward with the least amount of stress possible.

Legal and Practical Challenges

When a marriage disintegrates, the battle over the marital home can be stressful for both parties. It is highly recommended to work with an experienced attorney who can navigate the legalities while representing your best interests. This is true during an amicable split, and goes double for when things are less than cooperative. 

The problem with selling a family home is that both names are typically on the title. You can’t list it without the other spouse’s permission. The final decision only comes after many smaller agreements fall into place. For example, you must decide on a timeline, a price and what renovations you will do before putting your listing on the market. 

Reaching a resolution quickly is the best-case scenario. Otherwise, the courts may be involved, which can be an expensive and time-consuming process for both of you. 

Expert guidance has never been more essential when selling during a challenging market. The posts below will help you decide:

• Fact Vs Fiction About Working With A Real Estate Agent
• FSBO vs Real Estate Agent Assisted Sales: What’s Better?
• What’s in Your Listing Agreement?

Understanding Your Options

What happens if one spouse wants to leave the home and the other wants to stay? In this case, it will depend on your financial situation. If finances allow, you can sell your share of the property to your spouse or vice versa. 

If neither party can come to an agreement or has the ability to buy out the other spouse, the best course of action is likely to sell the home. The sooner the transaction closes, the sooner each of you can move on with your lives. This makes a seamless and successful sale a worthy goal to focus on.

Choose Your Expert Wisely

A divorce adds many complications, and you will want the help of a Realtor® to make your transaction as stress-free as possible. However, this raises another question. Do you both use the same real estate agent or should you each have your own? Generally, using one agent is more straightforward. If you can’t agree on who to work with, you have more decisions ahead.

Working with two different professionals from the same brokerage is the next best thing to having the same agent. It also helps to provide a united front to potential buyers who can view and consider your home without being distracted by any conflict or negativity.

You could retain separate brokerages where you’ll each have a designated agent working on your behalf. This arrangement is called a co-listing or co-brokerage agreement. If there is a lot of discord between you and your former spouse, this can be a way to sell your home while minimizing your contact with each other.

Preparing Your Home During a Divorce

During a standard transaction, we focus extensively on preparing the home for sale through deep cleaning, decluttering and making minor updates. Anything that makes the property more appealing to potential buyers can increase your final selling price. 

However, divorce changes everything. We are often working within a very short time constraint and need to sell quickly. There simply may not be enough time to perform as many upgrades as we would normally like. When the divorce is contentious, preparing the home can be even more challenging. 

Do you need more help to prepare and price your home effectively? The resources below will give you some ideas:

• What’s Your House Really Worth?
• A Back to Basics Guide to Maximizing Your Sale
• Our Full-Service Real Estate Team’s Guide to Marketing Your Home

Making the Most Out of Your Situation

In the event that you can not renovate and prepare your home, you will rely even more on a skilled real estate agent. The good news is that as important as presentation is, there are other tools to help you sell your home faster and at the highest amount under the circumstances:

• Setting an effective price point will allow you to capture maximum buyer interest, greatly increasing your chances of earning top dollar from your sale. Overpricing even a little can cause potential buyers to pass you by. Underpricing can mean you will earn less than you deserve. Your agent will help you determine the precise price range that will help maximize the value of your home.
• Promoting your listing to the highest number of qualified buyers is essential. When multiple parties are interested, you are more likely to receive better offers. Your real estate agent should have a built-in marketing system that exposes your home to a wide audience, both online and offline.
• Networking can often turn up a buyer quickly. An established Realtor® usually has a vast number of contacts, including other real estate professionals with their own lists of interested buyers. 

Full renovations may be out of the picture, but you can still make your home show well by keeping it tidy and maintained and by cleaning up around the exterior. If you work with a full-service team like Woolcott Real Estate, effective staging is one more tool that can help you maximize your results. With the sale of your home behind you, both of you can take the next step toward healing and move on to the next chapter of your lives. 

Do you have questions about selling your home in a challenging situation? Our compassionate experts are here to help. Reach out today or call (905) 332-9223 to begin the conversation.

Owning a house with income potential can be a solid investment for your future, allowing you to build equity and enjoy a passive stream of income every month. On paper, few things sound better. However, being a landlord isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

Even if you don’t run into headaches, you may want to move on with your life or cash out of your investment to pursue other goals. Then the question arises, can you sell a house that you’re currently renting out? 

The obvious answer is yes. It is your property, and you can do as you wish with it. That said, having tenants can complicate your transaction. In this post, we’ll talk about the implications of selling a tenanted property and how to handle any challenges that may arise.

The Lease Still Stands

As a landlord, no one has to tell you that your tenant has a lot of rights. One of these is that you can’t evict them unless it’s for one of the reasons approved by the LTB (Landlord Tenant Board.) These reasons include persistent non-payment of rent, illegal activities, property damage or for personal use of the landlord. 

You may notice something missing from this list. It may surprise you, but selling the property is not considered a valid reason for eviction. The new owner must abide by the rules of the lease right through to its expiry date, which could limit the number of potential buyers for your home.

• If you’re selling your home to an investor, a built-in tenant adds to the appeal. The new landlord saves time and money on advertising. Plus, there is no vacancy period without income coming in. That alone can make your property more desirable. 
• However, if the new owner wants the house for themselves, having a tenant can be a liability. They will have to wait until the lease expires, then give the tenant 60 days’ notice before they can move in. If the lease is relatively new, the potential buyer may lose interest in your property and move on to the next listing. 

Do you want to know more about your rights and responsibilities as a landlord? Read our Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act for New Landlords.

Preparing the House for Sale

Customary preparations like a deep clean and declutter, minor updates and staging can all help you sell a house faster and for more money. However, one of your tenant’s rights is to reasonable enjoyment of the property. That applies throughout the selling process. As such, you can’t demand that your tenant remove their family photos or clean or stage the home. If you plan to take photos for marketing purposes, be sure to give your tenant advanced notice as they may not want their personal belongings photographed. 

You can make minor repairs and arrange to clean and paint the home yourself, as long as you provide 24 hours’ notice anytime you enter the premises. Major overhauls can be difficult with a tenant, but are fortunately not necessary most of the time.

Selling a home with tenants can be challenging, but the posts below will help you get results:

• A Back to Basics Guide to Maximizing Your Sale
• Worth It or Not? What Renovations Really Help When Selling Your Home
• Our Full-Service Real Estate Team’s Guide to Marketing Your Home

Can You Ask Nicely for Your Tenant to Leave?

Legally, you can’t evict your tenant unless you have grounds to do so. If your tenant is agreeable, you might be able to negotiate for them to leave early. Otherwise, there are circumstances where you can ask them to leave before the lease expires as long as you provide sufficient notice.

One example is if you plan significant renovations that require a building permit and for the property to be vacant. But there is a catch. That tenant has the right to return to the unit once the renovations are complete at the same cost as when they left.

You can evict a tenant should you decide to move into the home yourself or need the space for a family member or caregiver.

Always Act in Good Faith

Is it ever a good idea to get creative and evict a tenant under the guise of personal use or renovation? Some have tried, citing that they have changed their mind after the fact. However, this is dangerous territory to be in. If your tenant believes that you acted in bad faith, they can file a complaint with the LTB.

The penalties can be severe if they rule against you. In the best-case scenario, your tenant will be permitted to move back in. You could also face financial penalties, including compensating your tenant for up to one year of rent paid. Since this is not a position you ever want to find yourself in, it always pays to be honest and act in good faith.

Showing a Home With Tenants

Once your tenanted home is ready for viewing, presenting it to potential buyers is another challenge. Typically, we never want the homeowner present when buyers come through. Visitors feel more comfortable with just the real estate agent. They can take their time and ask plenty of questions without worrying about offending the current residents. 

However, you can’t ask your tenant to leave every time a potential buyer wants to visit. They might not want to be there, but it’s certainly not something you can enforce. On the other hand, your tenant can’t insist on being present when a buyer comes through. All showings must take place between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless you and your tenant come to an agreement. Once again, your tenant has the right to 24-hour notice whenever you enter their home.

Looking for more resources before listing your home for sale? Here is some related reading you may find helpful:

• FSBO vs Real Estate Agent Assisted Sales: What’s Better?
• Should You Sell Your House or Rent It?
• Selling a Home for Someone Else? Here’s What You Need to Know

Maintaining a Positive Relationship Throughout the Selling Process

Both you and your tenant have certain rights and protections when selling your home. That said, the process will be more successful when you have a positive relationship with your tenant. There are many ways your tenant could go over and beyond their normal obligations to help you enjoy an easier transaction. For example:

• Your tenant must allow you to bring buyers through from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. But if you have a good relationship, they may allow for greater flexibility.
• Your tenant is under no obligation to clean or prepare the house before a showing. However, just think of how much better the property will look if they care and take the time to present the home well.
• Your tenant doesn’t have to inform you of any issues with the property, but it will save you a lot of time and trouble if they do.

By acting with integrity and treating your tenant with respect, you don’t just have the best chance of a faster and more profitable sale. You’ll come through the process with your reputation intact and just may make a lasting friendship along the way.

Do you have more questions about selling a property with tenants? We are here to help you through every challenge you’ll face along the way. Reach out today or give us a call at (905) 332-9223 for more information.

The current real estate market is complicated, and it seems to be getting more unpredictable day by day. On the one hand, demand is unprecedented. Increased immigration and a growing population mean there are more people than ever who want to buy a home. 

By all accounts, this looks like great news for sellers. But no matter how favourable the market appears, not every home sells. As a result, some homeowners are perplexed that their listing hasn’t received any offers at all. Why is this happening, and more importantly, what can we do about it? In this post, we’ll examine some of the reasons buyers may pass you by and how to generate more interest in your home.

How Economic Factors Are Affecting the Housing Market

Basic economics dictate that high demand and low supply should result in a robust market with fast sales. In real estate, every listing should generate massive amounts of interest and multiple offers. However, a key component is missing from this equation. When listing your home, you must take into account a buyer’s ability to buy. 

As we mentioned, there are many people out there who want to purchase your house. But with the high prices of housing, the pool of potential buyers who have the means to buy is much smaller. Even in a high-demand market, you can’t take anything for granted. You must still prepare your house for maximum appeal and market your listing extensively to an ever-shrinking group of qualified buyers. What are some of the other reasons you may not be getting offers?

A compelling price point and comprehensive marketing strategy are essential to a successful sale. The posts below will help you with everything you need to know:

• What’s Your House Really Worth?
• A Back to Basics Guide to Maximizing Your Sale
• Our Full-Service Real Estate Team’s Guide to Marketing Your Home

Inaccurate Pricing

When offers fail to materialize, it could be due to the size, location, features of your home or outside factors. However, more often than not, it comes down to price. Over or underpricing your home are common mistakes that can prevent you from selling successfully. 

• One outdated strategy that is still prevalent is to set your price above market value in the hopes that buyers will negotiate with you. However, in this day and age of fast information via the Internet, this approach generally does not work anymore. You may get a lot of showings, while offers are few and far between as qualified buyers pass you by.
• Underpricing your home is another misguided strategy. At best, you’ll sell your home for less than it’s worth. Buyers may also try to lowball you, believing that you are selling out of necessity. At worst, the most qualified buyers may worry that your low price reflects a problem with the home that they don’t want to deal with. The end result of over and underpricing your home is the same. The people who are most qualified to place an offer lose interest and move on.

How do you know what the optimum price is for your home? A local real estate agent can perform a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) based on up-to-date information and accurate statistics. The right price is the one that generates the most interest from qualified buyers in the market right now.

Are you curious to know how much your house is worth in today’s market? There is no reason to guess. You can book a free home evaluation right here.

Under Promoting

More than ever, advertising and marketing your listing to the largest pool of qualified buyers is essential. And it isn’t just about reaching the most people. It’s about reaching the right people, the ones who are pre-approved, highly motivated and ready to act. 

A lack of promotion is one of the reasons FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listings often fail. A qualified and experienced real estate agent ensures your listing gets advertised on the MLS® and Realtor.com, as well as being promoted through various real estate boards. Many brokerages also come with lists of buyers who have already been vetted and are just waiting to find the right home. This extensive networking and comprehensive marketing exposure can help to bring in the offers even when facing challenging conditions.

Skipping Steps

When demand is high and buyers are frantically searching, it’s easy to become complacent during the selling process. It’s understandable, especially if you believe your home will sell regardless.

Getting your house ready for the market can be expensive, not to mention a lot of work. There’s the cleaning, decluttering and minor repairs. And let’s not forget the yard work to make your house appear beautiful right from the beginning. And if you really want to get results, you might consider staging your home in a way that instantly captivates your buyer’s imagination. All of these pieces come together to help your listing stand out from other homes in your area. If any competing sellers decide to skip any of these steps, you will have the advantage!

What should you do to get your home ready for results? The posts below will give you some ideas:

• The Power of Staging When Selling Your Home
• Minor Upgrades, Maximum Results
• Worth It or Not? What Renovations Really Help When Selling Your Home

Realistic Expectations Are Essential

Is it possible to do everything right and sell your house successfully but still feel like you did something wrong? Selling during a shifting market can make even the best results feel disappointing if you don’t know what to expect. 

Many transactions simply cannot live up to what homeowners have come to expect after the last few years of a hectic seller’s market. Resetting these expectations to align with the current reality will make the entire process more enjoyable and less stressful. 

Taking longer to sell than you had initially hoped isn’t always because of a mistake or failure to advertise. Some houses just sell faster than others. Even with up-to-date statistics, no one can predict how long it will take until the offers come pouring in. 

But at the end of the day, what matters most is finding the right buyer and achieving the highest amount possible from your sale that the current market will allow. Even if it doesn’t happen as quickly as you thought, expert guidance and following all of the steps without fail gives you the best chance of receiving favourable offers on your home.

Do you have questions about selling your home in a challenging market? We are here to help every step of the way. Reach out right here or call 905-332-9223 for more information or to get started today. 

Buying a home is a big decision – whether it’s your first home or your fifth. To help you make the right decisions as you move through the process, we at Woolcott Real Estate have developed tips to follow to make a smart home purchase when you’re in the market to buy.

Keep Budget In Mind

When moving, there are a number of expenses beyond the purchase price of a home. Don’t forget to factor in Land Transfer Taxes, legal fees, mortgage insurance, home inspections and moving expenses.

Determine Wants vs. Needs

It can be easy to forget some of the necessities in the excitement of looking at properties. List out your must-haves, such as number of washrooms, kitchen size and backyard needs before setting out.

Buying a home isn’t getting any easier in this fast-paced market. The following resources will help you stack the odds in your favour:

• Hidden Costs of Buying a Home You Need to Know Now
• How To Win In A Multiple Offer Scenario
• 7 Amazing Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agent

Ask Questions

Your real estate agent is an expert – so don’t be afraid to ask questions! Buying a home can be confusing, but as it’s often the biggest purchase people make, it’s not the time to be shy.

Get Your Pre-Approval

In a competitive market, time is of the essence. Your real estate agent can help negotiate a better deal on your dream home if you have a mortgage preapproval in hand.

Tip: If you want some recommendations for some tested and true mortgage brokers, speak with our team of realtors at Woolcott Real Estate today. We have a great list of local mortgage brokers.

Be Open to New Areas

Though you may have your heart set on one neighbourhood, your real estate agent has a wealth of knowledge – including up-and-coming areas you might not be aware of, and where the best spots are for your investment.

Woolcott Real Estate

Are you looking for the best real estate agent in Hamilton, Burlington or Waterdown? Woolcott Real Estate might have the solution you’ve been looking for. Our team of local realtors has years of experience under their belts, making them the experts in local real estate. To get started, contact us today or browse through our buyer’s resources!