Seller FAQ

Steven Ho Seller

Click one of the links below to see the associated article: Home Selling Process Helpful Tips for Sellers Home Staging Reasons to Sell your House Free Home Evaluation 21 Interview Questions for a Realtor   Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact me using the button below and let me know!

5 Ways To Boost Your Home’s Value

Steven Ho Seller

Here are some tips for how to get the best bang for your buck on your home renovations, even in a tight real estate market. 1. Curb Appeal     If your house doesn’t look appealing from the outside, chances are a potential buyer will never make it inside. If the color of your house is  fading, painting is a …

5 Secrets From A Real Estate Agent

Steven Ho Buyer, Seller

In the real estate industry many clients are reluctant to put their trust in someone who’s handling their largest asset. The thought process is logical because entering this process can be stressful and overwhelming. As your agent it would be my duty to ensure you peace of mind during this time.   Here are 5 secrets agents won’t tell you: …

How To Sell Your Home With No Regrets!

Steven Ho Seller

If you’re actively (or even passively) thinking of selling in this market, it’s important to know what that entails. From beginning to end we have just the guide for you! The guide consists of 7 chapters, including a 10-step sale strategy and questions to ask your real estate agent before signing with them. By understanding your expectations early on, it …

The #1 Secret when Pricing in a Sellers’ Market

Steven Ho Seller

Most sellers can face various challenges when selling their home. One of them being pricing. The #1 secret when pricing in a seller’s market is simple but might be surprising to some of you: Don’t overprice. Since we’ve been seeing double digit increases in the past year, it’s important to know your numbers and their recency. Most seller’s try to …

How to Hire the Right Agent To Sell Your Rathwood Home!

Steven Ho Seller

 Is your home your most valuable asset? How important is it to hire the most qualified candidate? How do you determine who is the most qualified? Hiring the right agent can be tough, but finding the right one should be done with great thought. Here are 21 questions you should ask a listing agent: What is my property worth and …

4 Mistakes Rathwood Sellers Made

Steven Ho Seller

Here are the 4 Mistakes Rathwood Sellers Made! The market is so ‘hot’ but only 80% of the homes actually sold. Here are the 4 common mistakes people make when selling their Rathwood homes: Mistake #1: Pricing Mispricing your home is the biggest mistake one can make when selling your home. Under pricing is less problematic as it will always …

How To Stage Your Rathwood Home And Get 10% More Money!

Steven Ho Seller

A common mistake sellers make is failing to prepare their Rathwood house for sale! Put yourself in the shoes of the buyer; Would you be more likely to buy that house if it looked a certain way? What would you like to see in a house if YOU were the buyer? It’s important to think from the viewpoint of the …

Toronto Land Transfer Tax Changes

Steven Ho Seller

  The City of Toronto has approved changes to the Toronto Land Transfer Taxes, increasing the costs associated with the tax. This affects those whose closing dates are on March 1st or later. Added an additional LTT of 0.5% of the value of a residential or non-residential property from $250,000 to $400,000 (an additional $750) Added an additional LTT of …

STAGING A HOME

Steven Ho Seller

GENERAL TIPS [two] Pack up unnecessary things and furniture. You want a clutter free house that really shows off the square footage. Ie. If you have two large sofas, storing one of them before a showing is recommended. Paint the walls a neutral colour. If your ceiling is not high, paint it white to make the room look bigger. Having …