I’m here at an Agents’ Open House with two team members, Sunny Ahmad (my dad) and Heather Howe. Heather is our concierge, so if you’ve done business with us before, you’ve likely already interacted with her one way or another! Today, I’ll be discussing the benefits of hiring the Rene Team.
Clients love our exclusive concierge service. If they have real estate questions, especially early in the process, Heather provides all the information they need. For instance, if you’re listing a home, and you’re wondering how to stage your bedroom, Heather helps you out with that! She has over 25 years of experience doing this, so it’s nice to have an expert on demand.
My dad works best with negotiating for buyers and sellers alike. He’s great with the fine print you often overlook. Additionally, he’s been working in real estate industry for 30 years.
We completed over 500 transactions in the last 20 years in a variety of different languages among clients with different nationalities and backgrounds. Plus, we have a highly active database to market listings to.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Toronto market, give us a call or email today! We have over 75 years of combined experience. I look forward to hearing from you!
Buying a home is not just about the money you spend up front. It's all about the rest of the money you need to spend beyond that. Before making an offer on a home, find out what the property taxes are, what the water bill might be, and what the standard electrical bill is in that home. Utilities differ from home to home, neighborhood to neighborhood, so it's crucial to factor in these costs ahead of time.
You also want to think about the kind of furnishing you plan on purchasing. You might need to purchase new appliances or furniture, depending on the house and the terms put down by the seller. These are things you need to investigate, as they'll contribute to the final cost of the home. If you would like guidance so you don't fall victim to the hidden costs often associated with the home buying process, please don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to hear from you!
Today's topic is simple but crucial. If you're a homebuyer, you need to prioritize your needs over your wants. Look at the space you're already living in. It will help you determine what you've been missing and what you need in your next home. Make a list of those needs and then ask your agent to start shopping based on those needs.
On average, Canadians live in a house for about nine years. Remember: You can always trade up a few times before you find that perfect home! Perhaps you would like a finished basement, new light fixtures, new hardwood floors, or a more open layout; note all of these things and put them in order of importance so that your agent can go out and look for a home that most closely aligns with what you want. It may take a few moves to get EVERYTHING, but experienced agents like ourselves will do everything in our power to help you find that perfect property. If you have any questions about the home buying process, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!
The busy spring real estate season is almost upon us, so there's no better time to share some pointers about the home inspection process. If you are buying a home, even if it's brand new, we recommend and suggest getting a professional home inspection. If you plan on foregoing a home inspection, you may run into some problems.
There are many things a home inspection can reveal that aren't visible to the naked eye. Be sure to hire someone who comes with a good referral basis -- someone who has been in the business for a long time and knows what to look for. We always recommend that you look up the Canadian Society of Home Inspectors and get a list of qualified inspectors in your area. Once you find an inspector, insist that they compile a written report complete with photos. The photos are important because there are areas a home inspector may go that you may not look at. If you work with someone reputable, they will identify things that need to be addressed before you list your home. If you have any questions about the inspection process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!
"He was excellent! He showed us a lot of homes that were out of his way. One place we wanted to make a deal on, he helped us a lot - like how to go about it. To me, he went the extra mile instead of saying, "Okay, I can't do that." He was always willing to do extra stuff for us. So he was always getting us information and helping us personally!" - Nina, Buyer
Today, I’m on the Las Vegas strip. I am a member of Mike Ferry Coaching, and just finished the 2016 retreat. They watch my business for me, watch my numbers, track them, and help service you as clients better. The focus was on efficiency and timing, specifically, saving our clients time and making things more proficient.
What we are learning more and more in today’s market is that time is more precious than ever. Information is moving a lot quicker nowadays, so we are doing all we can to improve our speed and getting quicker at selling homes. We are much quicker than the competition, which gives a special advantage to our clients. We want to keep working to save you the most time possible on your real estate transaction. The key to our market is getting ahead early. If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to talk to you!
"Oh, great results! We got over asking price, we actually got over asking price twice. The second offer was even higher than the first!" - Tom, Home Seller
"The were really good! Rene was always there to answer questions easily via text, which was great and convenient. We never had any problems. I went from selling a house to looking for a rental. Rene found another agent to help me find a rental, so that was good." - Janice Hodgson, Home Seller
