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Tis the Season..

Posted on Nov 21, 2019



So you have decided to list your house in November/December! Congratulations! You’ve got an edge on the market. I speak to owners who want to wait for Spring to list; and I totally get that. It’s beautiful, fresh and indicates new beginnings. May is historically the best selling month of the year, with April and June close contenders. Inventory is...

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I've Got an EDGE!

Posted on Oct 31, 2019



I’ve got an EDGE on the market!  Seriously. Although it sounds like empty braggadocio, I truly have an EDGE.  It’s an acronym, of course, standing for Extensive Domestic Global Exposure. It is exposure that Engel & Voelkers offers to its clients around the world.

When 80% of consumers are finding their properties online, it is of the utmost importance...

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One More Reason to Hire a Real Estate Professional!

Posted on Oct 17, 2019



The title of this week’s newsletter is almost as long as the reason I wanted to write it! As you probably know, real estate professionals must regularly attend educational sessions in order to maintain their professional license. I really believe in on-going education for every profession, and this industry is no different. As a real estate advisor...

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Should I sell before I buy?

Posted on Sep 26, 2019



It’s a great question!  There is a lot of anxiety around relocating.  If we sell first, what if we can’t find somewhere to live?  If we buy first, what if we can’t sell our home in time? It is one of those quintessential mysteries; what came first, the chicken or the egg?


Sometimes the answer is very clear. During 2016 and 2017, properties were selling...

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Price? Value?

Posted on Sep 05, 2019



What is my home worth? The quintessential question asked by every homeowner ever!  The answer is; your home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Not exactly the answer an owner is looking for, as we want concrete numbers expressing value.  

Value, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder.  

Your home’s appraised value represents fair marke...

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The Why!!!

Posted on Aug 16, 2019



At every open house the most commonly asked question is: “Why are the owners selling?”  And, to be honest, I often wonder myself. I walk into a lovely home, fall in love, and wonder, “Why would someone want to leave this wonderful place?”  The reality is, it’s none of our business!  

People sell and move for all sorts of reasons. They are downsizing, u...

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