How Can You Get Connected to the Best Agents in the Country?

There are many great Toronto area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (905) 456-3232  for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

How Can You Get Connected to the Best Agents in the Country?

Our team goes to four Mike Ferry events a year in order to stay updated on what's working in the market. Being aware of all the current trends is the only way we can guarantee our clients the best possible service. That's why we also network with the top agents in the Toronto area, and even the United States, to see what they do to get results.

Because we network across province and country lines, we are able to get our listings more exposure than most other agents. It's a powerful tool that keeps us ahead of the competition at all times. 

Just this past year alone, we have done around a half dozen referrals across Canada. These are clients who have called us looking to move to a different area in Canada. Whether they want to move out to British Columbia or Nova Scotia, or are just looking to invest, we have the ability to put them in contact with someone who will help them achieve their goals. 

If you have any questions about how we can assist you with real estate, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

11 Reasons to List During the Holidays (Part 2)

There are many great Toronto area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (905) 456-3232  for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

11 Reasons to List During the Holidays (Part 2)

We are back again, with the second half of our 11 reasons why listing during the holidays is a great idea. These last 5 are our top 5 reasons, in our opinion. Here they are:

7. Some people must buy before the end of the year
A lot of times this is because of tax or financial institution reasons. Sometimes banks give buyers an end of the year cutoff to purchase a home at a specific rate. Buyers need to take advantage of that before they lose it come January. Investors, for tax purposes, also need to purchase properties that have to hit the 2014 books. 

8. January is when transfers begin new jobs
People that relocate due to employment don't have time to wait until the spring to buy. They want to buy at the beginning of the year and in order to capture that market, you need to have your home for sale now.

9. You can still be on the market and restrict showings
The holidays are a time for family, and everybody takes a little time off. If you want to take a few days, maybe even a few weeks of time with your family, that is no problem. You can still be on the market, take advantage of it, and still have time to enjoy with your family by suspending showings for a little while. 

10. Sell now for more money with a delayed closing
You could sell today, get a great price, and extend your closing until February or March. This way you can enjoy your home through the winter and early spring, and aren't pressured to find a home to buy right away.

11. You can be a non-contingent buyer in the spring
There are many more homes for sale in the springtime, and by selling now when buyers are out there, it will allow you to sell high and buy low in the spring. If you take action and sell your home now, you won't have anything holding you back in the spring and you can take advantage of some really great conditions. 


There you have it, 11 reasons to list your home during the holiday. It is an underrated selling season, and the benefits you can reap are enormous. If you have any questions at all, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We would be glad to answer any and all of them. 

How we helped Zaida sell her home by helping her with mortgage

They really went above and beyond to help me get out of the mess that I was in. I was selling my house for under the amount to clear the mortgage because I wanted to get out of the debt that I was in. He would call to find out exactly how much they would take to get me out of my mortgage and he really helped me walk out with just a small loan. He’s honest, truthful and he really tried every avenue for me. I really appreciated everything he did for me.

How we helped Greg buy a condo by going above and beyond

We were able to by the condo that we wanted and needed so the results of our experience with the Rene Team was very good. Rene really went above and beyond for us the entire time. He was just awesome, he had great energy and personality so he really was a cut above.

How we helped Anessa buy a home by always being available

The Rene Team was able to get me into the house that met the requirements of both my husband and myself. They were always available to answer any questions we had and it didn’t matter what time of day we asked. They just responded quickly and we really appreciated it!

Toronto Real Estate Market Update for November 2014

There are many great Toronto area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (905) 456-3232  for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Toronto Real Estate Market Update for November 2014

Welcome back, everyone. We are here today to give you a quick market update for the Greater Toronto Area so you can be informed on the health and status of the real estate market. 

In Toronto right now, homes are selling quickly. Inventory has been cut down quite a bit because people are taking their homes off the market at a higher rate. What we do have left is a strong seller's market due to the low inventory.

To differentiate yourself among buyers, here are two easy ways to add value to your home, without spending a ton of money:

1. Invest in some paint

2. Spice up your curb appeal


Paint the front door, clean your yard up, and make sure your garage looks nice. These are the first things buyers see when they arrive at your home. 

If you are in a condo, paint and flooring are 90% of what buyers see. New paint and carpet might not be a bad idea here.

In terms of numbers, one thing we like to track is active listings on the market. Right now there are 7500 homes for sale across the GTA, compared to only 2500 in January of this year. 

We are also finding that there are, on average, 2500 home sales per month. This tells us we have a healthy market and economy, where people are buying and selling on a regular basis. 


If you have any questions at all, we would love to hear from you. Give us a call, text, or email and we will get right back to you. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

How we helped Joanne sell her home quickly and get more than her asking price

They sold my home very quickly and I was able to get more than my asking price! He was very quick to respond to my phone calls and emails so he was very responsive. He even lined me up with a stager which I think certainly helped with getting the house sold quickly. We did an open house the first weekend it was up for sale and he recommended that we should hold out and have the bidding on one day which I think helped me get more than the list price.

11 Reasons to List During the Holidays (Part 1)

There are many great Toronto area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (905) 456-3232  for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

11 Reasons to List During the Holidays (Part 1)

The holidays are coming up, believe it or not, and it is, surprisingly, a great time to put your home on the market. We aren't just saying this, we have proof to back it up. In part 1 of our blog, we are going to discuss 6 reasons to list during the holidays. This is a great time in the real estate market, let us tell you why:

1. People who look for homes during the holidays are serious buyers
If a buyer is actively seeking out homes while the weather outside is dark, cold, and snowy, they are more than likely a serious buyer. We see this all the time, as casual buyers aren't going to go out of their way to see a home when the weather is bad.

2. Serious buyers have fewer options this time of year
Less competition for you on the market translates to more money in your pocket. Anytime there is low inventory, it raises the value of homes. The holiday season is a great time for sellers, as buyers don't have a lot to choose from. This results in increased value for your home.

3. There will be less demand for your home come January
Less demand for your home equals less money for you. Why wait until the beginning of the year, when your competition will quadruple in just weeks? Inventory is extremely low right now, and taking advantage of this fact will get you a much better price for your home. 

4. Homes show better when decorated for the holidays
If you are already having people over for the holidays, you will clean up, make things look cozy, maybe even decorate the walls. Buyers love all of this, and makes your home look much better in their eyes.

5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays
Because of this, they are more likely to pay your price. We want to take advantage of that warm, fuzzy feeling people get around the holidays and in terms of selling, more emotional buyers are great for you. 

6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays
You probably know someone, if not many people, that are taking some time off work during the end of the year. These are all times for buyers to come look at homes if they are seriously considering purchasing. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We will be back soon, with part 2 of our blog and the remaining 5 reasons why the holidays are such a great time to list.

How we helped our client with their real estate needs with our easy communication

We had a pleasant experience. He was very friendly and nice to me and I don’t think he had too much difficulty. He did the job that he had to do and it was very easy to communicate with him.

How we helped Tracy with her real estate transaction by helping her find an investment property

The Rene Team sold my home and also helped me buy an investment property. With the investment property, Rene managed to find me something that was originally what I was looking for, but ended up being a better investment for me. Even now, almost 3 years later, the property had appreciated quite a bit. He ended up teaching me that it was a better opportunity and help make me more of a real estate investor.

How we helped Marion with her real estate needs by keeping her informed

They were excellent in trying to find us what we wanted when we were moving and in selling our home. They went through everything for the sale and did an excellent job of keeping us informed of what was going on. When we were looking for a new house, we wanted a certain area but nothing was for sale. Rene went around and started knocking on doors until they were able to find something for us so I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

How we helped Duc with his real estate needs by always being available

We had awesome results. He was very active and helped us out a lot. Everything was very quick and he helped me deal with the seller. We went to him with any questions we had and anytime, nighttime or after work, he would respond and help out right away.

Toronto Real Estate Market Update for Fall 2014

There are many great Toronto area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (905) 456-3232  for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Toronto Real Estate Market Update for Fall 2014

We are committed to keeping you up-to-date on all the latest real estate information in Toronto and today we have a market update with all those latest statistics.

Right now, we are in a very interesting market. Our fall market has just begun and a lot of inventory has recently come off the market, causing price averages to creep higher. 

If you are a seller in the Toronto market, your goal is simple: You want to have your house show well. There are a ton of houses that go on the market, but the sellers haven't taken the time to prepare it for showing. This is one easy way to get a leg up on the competition.

For buyers, interest rates on loans continue to be extremely low. Right now, you can get a 6-month rate at 3.95%, a 10 year fixed rate at 4.3%, and a 5 year variable at only 2.4%. These numbers are really low, and locking in a mortgage at these rates could save you thousands over the life of the loan. 

If you have any questions, or know somebody who is interested in buying or selling real estate here in Toronto, give us a call or send us an email. We want to be your #1 real estate resource!