6 Things to Avoid When Posting Real Estate to Craigslist

Previously, I went through the benefits of using Craigslist for posting real estate listings, and I provided some points as to how to effectively use the service. Today, I will provide you with the six things to avoid when posting to Craigslist.

1. Don’t use misleading photos and descriptions. You might be tempted to post inaccurate [...]

Home Sales in Toronto Are Strong

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its figures for January recently, and overall they paint a very positive picture.
Sales are up 87% from a year before, with 4,986 homes exchanging hands in January 2010. This is comparison to January 2009, when only 2,670 sales were completed.
The president of the board, Tom Lebour, said, “The [...]

The Top 5 Points to Remember when Creating a Craigslist Real Estate Listing

Craigslist for real estate? The idea may sound strange. Isn’t Craigslist the place where people give away free yoga lessons, try to sell soiled furniture or post ads for their missed romantic connections? Isn’t using a more reputable service a better idea?
First of all: yes, you should be primarily listing your home through a real [...]

Location: A Real Estate Primer

You have often heard that the most important factor in determining cost in real estate is “Location, Location, Location.” Although the location of a property is always an important consideration to buyers, many people don’t understand their real estate agent’s singular obsession with the topic.
The reason why real estate agents are obsessed with the topic [...]

When to Sell

Moving is not a decision that should be made lightly. The process can involve many steps and a lot of unexpected problems. And most importantly, it can be difficult to decide whether it is the right decision to sell, and if you are doing it at the right time. Before making a decision, ensure that [...]

Preparing for an Open House

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If you are looking to sell your house, at some point or another your real estate agent will probably suggest having an open house. Open houses are a great way to attract potential buyers, but not only does the house have to look great during the open house, it should [...]

Future Home Value

When looking to purchase a home you have to remember that although it will be the place your and your family will live in, it is also an investment and like any other investment, you will want to see it grow.
A question that you will find yourself asking is how much your home will be [...]