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How To Support Local Business

Tanya LaRose 0 comments 12.07.2016

The foundation of any successful local business can be attributed to the support it receives from the community. I have never paid for reviews or testimonials, and do not pressure my clients into providing such. However, I stumbled across a letter of recommendation that I was absolutely elated to receive. It was a great form of support and a reminder that hard work does not go unnoticed.

"The Whitecap Development Corporation believes in developing partnerships that bring skill and experience to task for successful projects. In 2015, based on demonstrated professionalism and skill-set, the real estate services of licensed REALTOR® Tanya LaRose were requested for a project. Upon request, Tanya promptly completed a Market Appraisal for the property and discussed effective pricing to maximize value while still attracting potential buyers. In a matter of days, the property was on MLS® and receiving inquiries. As our representation, she created and implemented a marketing strategy specific to the type of location of the property. During the sale process, we received consistent market updates, detailed feedback from each showing, and advice on how to improve showing quality accordingly. The property was initially vacant, but Tanya took the initiative to stage it with furniture to attract more buyers. Two weeks after staging, an offer was received, promptly delivered for decision, and ultimately accepted. Overall, the services provided proved to be calculated and effective. The Whitecap Development Corporation welcomes positive business relationships with entities practicing a high standard of service such as that provided by Tanya LaRose."

To the Whitecap Development Corporation, and all of my other past, present and future clients – THANK YOU.

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Real Estate Etiquette: Seller’s Edition

Tanya LaRose 0 comments 18.05.2016

  1. Be ready to clean – Clean before advertising photos are taken and clean before every showing. Clean everything from window sills to walls and everything in between.
  2. Be ready to tidy – Cluttered rooms appear smaller, smaller spaces offer reduced value. Put away personal items, valuable items, and/or religious items so the home is as generic as possible.
  3. Be ready to do maintenance – Replace your furnace filter, clean the gutters, replace rusted fixtures, and upgrade any other minor esthetic items because if there is a home inspection, these items will be identified and magnified.
  4. Vacate the premises – Leave the house during every showing. It is not mandatory, but it is appreciated by every party. Many potential buyers are not comfortable with touring a home with the home owner looking over their shoulder and will often rush through it unable to envision themselves living in the space.
  5. Tend to the yard – It will be beneficial to tidy up the yard, as curb appeal goes a long way in attracting buyers. Cut the grass, plant some flowers, etc.
  6. Eradicate any odors – Air the home out, use air fresheners, buy an air purifier, it will go a long way in improving showing quality.
  7. Check your ego at the door – Depending on the market, there is a chance you might receive low ball offers. It is important to focus on the goal of selling the house, and not taking offense, because it could be an opportunity for some creative negotiations.
  8. Choose the right representation – The REALTOR® representing your home, is also representing you, and the home itself. Make sure they are readily available for all incoming inquiries.
  9. Pay your due diligence – Leave the home in the same condition you would like to have in your new home. Clean, empty, and free from any new holes in the walls from moving your furniture out.

Real Estate Etiquette: Buyer’s Edition

Tanya LaRose 0 comments 10.04.2016

  1. Know the difference between SHOPPING and HUNTING – Shopping is a pleasure, a hobby, a way to pass the time between other life obligations and this includes home shopping. Hunting is goal-driven and time-oriented. REALTORS® are hunting guides, not shopping partners.
  2. Use one REALTOR® only - Find a real estate agent that you like and be loyal to them. Don’t ask five different agents to show you five different houses. Not only are you wasting their time, but you are also sabotaging the results of your home search because none of these agents know your objectives so you will not be receiving effective assistance.
  3. Don’t ask to look at houses that don’t meet your criteria – You are wasting your agent’s time, the home owners time, the owner’s agent’s time, and your time.
  4. Accept your REALTORS® advice – If you have chosen a true professional, they are advising you with expertise they have accumulated from working day in and day out surrounded by all things real estate. It may not always make sense, or you may not like what you hear, but there are reasons behind every piece of advice.
  5. Don’t get mad if you are told something you weren’t expecting – You might have been approved for a mortgage much less than you were expecting or submitted an offer that was refused with no counter-offer, either way it’s not worth wasting energy being upset when you should be focused on getting the house you want.
  6. Be honest with yourself and others – Whether you have good credit, bad credit, are quitting your job, have a tendency to lose your temper, are bad with money management, changed your mind about what or when you want to buy, you need to communicate this with the people helping you buy a house (eg. Mortgage broker, REALTOR®, etc.)
  7. Don’t expect everyone to be on your timeline – There are deadlines on contracts, and there are other buyers looking at the same houses as you. When your REALTOR® tells you that time is of the essence, few things are more accurate in the real estate industry.
  8. Keep on schedule – If you request a showing, don’t cancel 20 minutes before, or not show up at all, unless it is a life threating emergency. The homeowner may be a mother of five who spent all day cleaning the house so you can look at it, so be respectful of other people’s efforts.