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REAL ESTATE PRICING EXPLAINED- TIPS, TRENDS, AND MORE… Brent King, Broker of Record at RORE™ Brent.king@royaloakre.ca So you’ve decided to sell your home. What now… Most people are quick to look at the MLS listings to gauge what the prices are in their community. The trouble with using this strategy is that you’re only looking at what sellers want, not what they will actually get. This is where Realtors come in. A Realtor will not only look at... [read more]

Good Bones, Ugly Skin Brent King, Broker of Record at RORE™ Brent.king@royaloakre.ca   It’s hard to overlook the importance of stunning visuals like great photos and well captured videos when in the real estate market these days. We’ve all no doubt heard that overused term “good bones” when referring to a property that doesn’t show well. The reality in most cases is that buyers won’t look past the superficial exteriors of sloppy... [read more]

The Multi-Unit Building Paradigm Brent King, Broker of Record at RORE™ Brent.king@royaloakre.ca   The ebb and flow of population movement is quite apparent in Ontario these days. Our youth are swept away to big cities for a promise of better jobs or higher education and retirement aged couples are drawn in like never before. The peaceful nature and lower stress way of life is attracting a specific type of demographic to South Niagara, the senior. These new residents are... [read more]

The Evolution of the Signature in Real Estate Brent King, Broker of Record at RORE™ Brent.king@royaloakre.ca The essence of what the signature represents hasn’t changed but the method of delivery has changed substantially. Gone are the days of needing face to face hand signed purchase and sale agreements. They have been almost entirely replaced with taps on smart phones and tablets. The digital age is upon us and the signature is not immune. For hundreds of years the need for... [read more]

When it comes time to sell your home, you will likely be put in a situation where home updates, repairs, and upgrades are recommended in order to boost the value of your home for maximum returns! Now before tearing down a wall or throwing your money at everything it's important to understand not all home renovations are equal. Below you will find a list of the top 5 home renovations that have significant impact on your selling potential: 1. Improve energy efficiency This... [read more]

Obtaining a mortgage can be intimidating and confusing. Similar to the buyer and seller guides, I’ve outlined the mortgage process for you in 4 easy steps! 
 
Step 1: Mortgage Application 
 
Before an application gets filled out, it’s important to first asses yourself financially. Figure out how much money you have and how much you need to borrow. It’s always critical to sort out how much you can afford so that when you apply for a mortgage you will be able to... [read more]

Your satisfaction and happiness is something that is very important to me. I understand how hectic it is to sell a house and it can be difficult if it’s not handled properly. To help you through the entire process, I’ve put together five simple steps: Step 1: Decide to Sell When you sell, you want to get as much value as you can for your home. So you might want to consider the timing of the sale because it definitely has an effect on the value. You don’t want to sell... [read more]