Seller's Top 5 Questions

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1. Is it a good time to sell right now?

 

This is always a question that comes up with sellers, however most are concerned about if it is a good market to sell their property. The answer to this question lies in the answer of another question; is this the right move for myself and family?

 

While optimizing the timing of your sale is important, isn’t your happiness and your family’s well-being more important?

 

Most real estate agents will always say something cliché like “No time like the present!” or “Sell now or regret it later!” just to get a sale. The real estate marketplace is always adapting and changing. A similar property  being sold in a nearby neighbourhood could heavily influence the value of your own property, either positively or negatively.

 

Don’t let anyone smooth talk you into selling, only you and your family can decide if it is the right time to sell. Once the decision has been made, Radiate Real Estate can find the right timing to put your property on the market to optimize value.

 

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2. Can I sell my home myself?

 

Yes, you can try. Should you sell your property yourself? That is a definite no.

 

The biggest motivation for FSBO (For Sale by Owners) is to reduce the sale price of the property in order to attract potential buyers. While it is true you may save the commission, without a real estate professional you are opening yourself up to possible legal problems. For instance, if you marketed your property to be a certain size and it turns out not to be accurate you may be liable for damages that end up being more than having a real estate agent. And anyways, as a seller you are not directly paying for a real estate agent since the list price will include the real estate agent’s commission.

 

So in conclusion, yes you can try to sell your own property. You can also try to pave your own driveway, try to install your home’s electrical wiring, even try to do an engine swap yourself on your vehicle. However, unless you are a construction worker, electrician or a mechanic it is probably best to leave those tasks to the professionals. Same thing goes for selling real estate, leave it up to Radiate Real Estate.

 

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3. How much is my house worth?

 

Radiate Real Estate will do a thorough market analysis of comparable properties (currently listed and recently sold) to come up with an accurate value of the property being sold. An in depth analysis of all the features of the property will help add value. On top of market analysis, adding effective marketing to sell your property can also increase the value of your property.

With in-depth market analysis, identification of key features of the property and professional marketing, Radiate Real Estate will get top value for your property!

 

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4. How long will it take to sell my property?

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On average, it takes about 30 days from when a residential property is listed to be sold. However, this is neither the beginning or end.

 

Before the listing, getting the property ready for sale may take some time and is different for each property. Major renovations may need to be done, or just a series of small tasks. Deciding how to market the property will also take time. Not to mention doing a market analysis to figure out the price at which the property should sell at.

 

After the listing, getting all the details ironed out will take time as well. Surveys, home inspections and title searches are a few of the possible tasks that may need to occur before the sale closes. Closing usually takes about 45 to 60 days after acceptance of offer.

 

To get a better timeline of how long it may take your property to sell, contact Chris Gunness and Radiate Real Estate to book an appointment.

 

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5. Why should I choose Radiate Real Estate to sell my property?

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Radiate Real Estate combines sales experience with quality customer service and innovative approaches to sell your property. Most other real estate agencies just see you as a commission. Radiate Real Estate’s goal is to help guide our clients through the sale of their property with expertise, professionalism and care. You are not just a commission cheque, you are a neighbour we can help.

 

Why do we want to help you more than the other real estate agencies? Because we have been treated like a commission cheque on our real estate journey and it was not appealing. During one the biggest transactions of your life, you want to have people who have your best interests in their heart.

 

With Radiate Real Estate, you are treated like a neighbour because you are one to us.

 

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Buyers Top 5 Questions

 

1. Is it a good time to buy right now?

 

This is always a question that comes up with buyers, however most are concerned about if it is a good market to buy property. The answer to this question lies in the answer of another question; is this the right move for myself and family?

 

While optimizing the timing of buying property is important, isn’t your happiness and your family’s well-being more important?

 

Most real estate agents will always say something cliché like “No time like the present!” or “Buy now or regret it later!” just to get a sale. The real estate marketplace is always adapting and changing. Depending on the amount of available listings and variety within those listings, the market may not be suitable for your situation.

 

Don’t let anyone smooth talk you into buying, only you and your family can decide if it is the right time to buy. Once the decision has been made, Radiate Real Estate can find the perfect place for you and your family

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2. Should I purchase my next home without a real estate agent?

 

Definitely not. The sale price from the seller will most likely already include commission for the buyer’s real estate agent, so you are not saving any money by trying to buy without a real estate agent.

 

More importantly, a real estate agent can help establish a good offer for your property of interest. This includes reviewing property history, comparable sales, analyzing the property for any issues and other pertinent aspects a normal person would overlook. You do not want to risk making such a large purchase without a professional helping you make a great decision.

 

In terms of searching for your own property, this should be done by purchaser and real estate agent. With Radiate Real Estate, we will find out what you and your family wants first, then start searching for your perfect property. Also, Radiate Real Estate can give you direct access to MLS listings so that you can search for yourself.

 

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3. Should I sell my current property before I buy?

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Depends on your current situation. No real estate transaction is ever the same, so there is no correct answer for this. To get a clear picture of whether you should sell before you buy, contact Chris Gunness and Radiate Real Estate.

 

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4. How can I make my offer stand out?

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Most real estate agents will say to make an offer stand out, offer the most money. This is not always the case. While having a large offer can certainly improve the chances of that offer to be chosen, it is not the only factor.

 

For instance, a party can offer the most money on a property but their credit scores are not great, they are demanding too much from the sellers and are including multiple clauses that allow them to leave the transaction without penalty. Even though it is the highest offer, sellers and their real estate agent may not want to proceed due to all the other negative factors.

 

With Radiate Real Estate, we will draft an offer with a competitive price that paints you as the perfect prospect in the seller’s eyes!

 

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5. Why should I choose Radiate Real Estate to buy my next property?

 

Radiate Real Estate combines sales experience with quality customer service and innovative approaches to buy your next property. Most other real estate agencies just see you as a commission. Radiate Real Estate’s goal is to help guide our clients through the purchase of their property with expertise, professionalism and care. You are not just a commission cheque, you are a neighbour we can help.

 

Why do we want to help you more than the other real estate agencies? Because we have been treated like a commission cheque on our real estate journey and it was not appealing. During one the biggest transactions of your life, you want to have people who have your best interests in their heart.

 

With Radiate Real Estate, you are treated like a neighbour because you are one to us.