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Toronto is the fifth largest city in North America, and the largest in Canada with a population of roughly 2.6 million. Now with Immigration increasing it is sure to continue to grow and expand. Currently Toronto has more top-ranked companies (both nationally and internationally) than any other Canadian city and is Canada’s economic capital. If you are looking for a city filled with opportunities, this is it.

Toronto draws together all different kinds of people, from all walks of life. The city had always prided itself on its multiculturalism and within Toronto you can find and experience over 100 different languages, foods and cultures. So no matter where you are from you are sure to find a comfort zone or an area in the city that reminds you of home.

Toronto is often referred to as the “City of Neighbourhoods”. Each unique area has its own distinct personality, so you are sure to find the perfect fit for you. Some of the fast growing neighbourhoods in Toronto are: Lansing, Willowdale, Bayview and York Mills. Green space, great schools, retail and transport are often never far from your new home. While these areas are more traditionally favoured by young families, the booming market of North York condos makes the North York area a top choice for anyone looking for the amenities and feel of downtown without the high cost of living.

On top ranked lists of places to live, Toronto often ranks in the top ten or twenty. Real Estate has been a great investment for many people. I personally invest in the market where I sell. I believe in sharing my knowledge and expertise. I am not the only one who believes in the Real Estate future of my city, many experts in my field like Donald Trump are betting on Toronto.

Let me give you a few insider tips. The key factors when purchasing Real Estate are location, exposure the condition of the home and land component factors including zoning and future planning. In real estate, land appreciates and the house depreciates. The land drives the price and certain areas have a greater buzz than others. Like I said I have invested in North York, and I think it was a great investment choice.

My name is Jeff Oulahen and I work as a Real Estate Salesperson with my family the Oulahen Team. I have the knowledge, expertise and experience to field questions in this market. If you have any questions about Real Estate or the market in Toronto feel free to ask. You can also visit our website at http://www.oulahen.com or check out our blog at http://www.oulahen.blogspot.com

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Toronto’s Realty Market

By Joy Paterson and Erica Smith

I am sure you are just as tired as I am about hearing how terrible the current state of the real estate market is in Toronto, but is it really that bad?

No, the sky is not falling but there is no doubt that the Toronto real estate market has been affected by the US economic slowdown and because of this consumer confidence has also been affected…and some Realtors have had to look for a “real job”:).

The economic downturn in the states has no doubt had an impact on our economy. We are seeing less transactions occurring, (4,120 resale transactions in Feb ’09 compared to 6,015 in Feb ’08 according to TREB). Along with a reduction in the number of transactions that have occurred, average prices have also come down in comparison to the same time last year. According to TREB, in central Toronto the average price has gone from $404,202 (Jan, 2008) to $343,632 (Jan, 2009). Homes are also sitting on the market on average longer than the same time last year but what did we really expect? Did we really think last years wacky market of multiple offers and inflated prices would survive another year?

What does this real estate market mean to a Buyer or Seller in Toronto?

This is great news for buyers! This market is a blessing for first time buyers or those wanting home ownership but just couldn’t afford it in the past. The declining average prices and the unbelievably low interest rates are a great combination! It’s a Buyers market, so Buyers take advantage of this opportunity…it’s a great time to buy! For sellers this type of market means pricing right and putting in extra effort to make sure your property shows at its potential. In the peak of the market, properties could sell the day they were put up for sale, now properties sit for longer but will still sell if priced right.

As we know, the real estate market is seasonal. As the spring market approaches all ready there is more activity in the city core than in the previous month. Just last week I was apart of two multiple offer situations in North York. Generally speaking the Toronto Real estate market tends to pick up in late spring and then begins its descend in July. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Commission is forecasting that Toronto will see its 6th or 7th best year in history. They are hoping for 75,000 sales in 2009. The next few months will be a great indicator of the state of the Toronto Real estate market. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Written by Toronto Realtor Joy Paterson, Right at Home Realty Inc, Brokerage. Contact me for all your Toronto Real Estate needs!

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Purchasers, first-time home buyers especially, generally lack the knowledge to determine what they can afford when it comes to buying real estate. Here is a step by step list on how the condo purchase process works:

1) Start by getting pre-approved by your bank or a mortgage broker. Knowing what you can truly afford gives you a starting point and a price point to search within. After all, it would be very disappointing to find a home you love only to find out it is not within your financial means.

2) Find a Realtor (Real Estate Sales Representative) you trust! This is very important as you will be sharing personal information about yourself with them. Talk to your Realtor about what you are and are not looking for in a property.

3) Now the fun begins. Once you’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage and you’ve found your trusty realtor, your realtor will then begin showing you properties of interest.

4) While on the showings, scrutinize each unit. Think about the location, building amenities, the potential future value, the unit layout and of course the price.

5) Once you’ve found the unit you would like to purchase have you Realtor research what the unit is actually worth and carry out their due diligence.

6) Now its time to make up the offer. Have your Realtor go through the offer with you. You may also want to have a lawyer review it.

7) Your Realtor will then submit the offer to the Listing (Selling) Realtor who will then contact the seller to review the offer. The other party has a set time period, called the irrevocable date, to either sign back or accept the offer. Within this irrevocable time, the buyer is held to the agreement. If the irrevocable date passes without contact from the seller, the deal dies and neither party is held to the agreement.

Once the buyer and seller have come to an agreement regarding the price and conditions the deal is now either sold firm (no conditions) or sold conditionally (usually conditional upon arranging financing or lawyers review of the status certificate). If sold conditionally, the buyer then has a certain time frame, as set out in the agreement of purchase and sale to waive the conditions. Once the conditions have been met, the buyer signs a waiver which then makes the deal firm.

9) On occupancy is when the buyer and seller meet with their respective lawyers to exchange the property keys for payment. The title of the property is then switched over from the seller to the buyer and the buyer is then given entry and ownership to the property.

Buying real estate is an exciting process. It can also a stressful and complicated process so it’s important to hire a Realtor you trust. After all, buying real estate is one of the largest investments you will make.

Written by Joy Paterson, Sales Representative, Right At Home Realty Inc, Brokerage, Toronto, ON. Your Toronto Realtor.

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Do I have the right to terminate a contract with my real estate agent?

Let’s say after 1 month of unsuccesfully trying to sell my house with a realtor if I change my mind and don,t want to sell my house anymore will I be in trouble with my real estate agent ( legally speaking) The contract was for two month but now I want to terminate after one month because he his doing a poor job and my house is not selling. I don,t want to sell anymore my house. Plus can I hire another real estate agent after I quit with this one ? if so how soon. Please not I live in Toronto Canada. thanks all

You can hire another realtor when your contract with this realtor is up. You were smart to sign a short contract.

Also remember, if your house is not selling, it’s possible that it’s due to a slow market. Everyone’s house isn’t selling right now. The market is down.

Good luck.

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11 Great Tips for Buying a Home

1. Location, location, location! Find a location in Toronto that has the potential for growth, is the best advice for investing in real estate. If you choose the house in Toronto is not exactly as you want it to be, you can always upgrade and change things. You can not upgrade an entire neighborhood.

2. The best investment properties in Toronto are sometimes those that require the most work. Sometimes you can find a great fixer-upper hand in a popular area. When investing time and money renovating, not only you’ll have a great place to live, but you have a house that was designed for your convenience and get a much better return on your investment.

3. Remember you can always expand Typically it is a good idea for clients to think in the future and see the broader picture. This that the property be adapted in the coming years? Otherwise, it’s a good idea to see if the house can be expanded to accommodate more living space. It could take the form of a finished basement or addition of one more. When major renovations are needed to verify whether or not there are restrictions the construction of the neighborhood. It’s a good idea to get ahead when you are actually facing the prospect of purchasing Toronto construction permit.

4. Check in area schools. Even if you do not currently have children, if you consider it about the future is a good idea to check into local schools. Have a good school in the region is something of a prospective buyer should never be overlooked. Often a family will settle in a particular neighborhood within a school district favorable.

5. verification of credit now do. Before applying for a mortgage in Toronto, is a good idea Making a personal credit check. If your credit report contains errors, you can have them corrected before any financial institution made the discovery.

6. Clean up your credit. Make all repairs credit report can sometimes be as easy as making payments on time manner. Even if you had bad credit in the past, you can return it and the bank or financial institution can be surprisingly forgiving. This is why it is imperative to check on a credit report before buying the real estate market in Toronto.

7. Never underestimate the value of a home energy efficient. An energy efficient home can save you thousands of dollars over time. More and more energy are Search homes, is a joint application for more real estate agents are hearing every day.

8. What is the distance commuting to work? If you are a serious consideration for a specific house, A good idea is to do a test to see how traffic flows in both directions during the trip ADE.

9. How low are the rates? Ensuring a safe mortgage rates as long as possible, if rates are low and there is no chance to dip any lower rate may be equal to saving a substantial sum of money over time.

10. Avoid homes Toronto this inclination. Enjoy the home you want to face, if the house you definitely need to switch to the next property. Just because the floors of a house are uneven does not necessarily mean the house rocking to verify if this is the case, you will need to have an inspection done. A slope is indicative of fundamental questions, it is a problem with the potential leakage of Finance when it comes time to make repairs on the road.

11. Remember the resale value. When you are considering buying a property Toronto, maintain the potential for resale in mind. Do not let it determine your thoughts, however, at some point you can sell the house if it is a good idea to keep the thought in the back of your mind.

About the Author

RealtyStock.com is a free unbiased Toronto real estate listings website that is designed to help Toronto home buyers find properties for sale. We have simplified the Toronto real estate search process by listening to the market and utilizing cutting edge technologies. RealtyStock.com has also been created to help Toronto Real Estate Agents and Brokers increase their listing’s market exposure and promote their expertise in a way that is fast, easy, effective, and free.

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Basics In Commercial Real Estate

Planning to buy a commercial real estate property? There are a few fundamentals you must be aware of before you seek the leading real estate company in Canada dealing in commercial property. Buying a new ICI real estate is a big decision, and there are lots of things to be done before you sign the dotted line. In the first place you must have adequate information on the Canada commercial real estate buying business, about the significant steps that you must consider and on how you can look for a fair deal.

If you have already determined to start your search for office space or building space you can count on an experienced real estate agent and look for the best price. So, what is commercial real estate? Read on to know more.

Take a walk through the busy commercial area in Toronto and you will find office towers, bookstores, gas stations, coffee shops, cafes and gift shops. You will also pass repair shops, warehouses, factories, duplexes, apartment building and more. These are some of the common examples of commercial property.

Have a look at the following list:

1. Office Space.

2. Apartment Buildings.

3. Industrial including manufacturing plants and warehouses.

4. Retail including shopping centers and malls.

5. Recreation including resort property, and a lost more.

So, if you are out to buy an ICI real estate property you must get in touch with top class real estate agents in the town. Here’s why.

A commercial real estate agent either independent or working on behalf of a commercial property company adds value to your sale. Consider your options wisely and consider these options carefully before you step further. Buying am office space is complex. It requires the expertise of a professional real estate agent with the requisite understanding of the real estate market. Besides, the agent will also help you to follow the requisite aggressive marketing plan in order to acquire the best value while purchasing or taking a Canada commercial real estate property on rent. Your real estate agent can help you to develop a complete marketing plan that is way different from something you can imagine to create on your own.

Imagine you are to select from a he list of available properties and thus you must face maximum exposure to select the best. Your real estate agent will provide with details on how you can search through local listing or property list. In fact, real estate agents general conduct searches for buyers according to the area. However, you can even seek the advice of a real estate agent on how you can search for an apt property.

Determining and finalizing the price is a pretty big affair. For this you require extensive knowledge, access to the latest commercial property market information and training. Are you equipped enough to calculate the best value of a commercial real estate property. Commercial realtors are good negotiators with enough experience. So, are you good enough to go without an agent? If yes, you can surely proceed and if not ask for the services of a real estate agent today.

About the Author

Steve is an executive with a commercial real estate company in Canada offering office space for sale and office for lease. Besides, office space there is warehouse space as well.

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Realtor commission when buyer is not represented?

I am a seller of a Condo in Toronto. I have a realtor representing me. In my contract we signed commission as 4% (2.5% for buyer’ , 1.5% for seller).

I am a Realtor in Ohio. If a buyer has no representation, your agent may attempt to be a “dual agent” and represent the buyer as well. Then negotiate some commission amount below 4 but above 1.5 percent. If I was you I would say that you are not comfortable with dual agency and only allow the agent the 1.5%. You just have to talk it out/work it out with your listing agent.

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Commercial and Residential Realtors – is There a Difference?

There aren’t any occupations in which a holder of a specific job has to contend with quite as many categories and labels as today’s realtor. Broadly speaking, of course, there are only two main categories of real estate, residential and commercial. But within both of these categories, there are literally dozens of differentiations, which make the process of presenting and securing real estate complicated indeed.

Many of the same considerations that affect residential realtors affect commercial realtors as well, and the main difference between the two is of course the property in which they specialize. Both commercial and residential realtors receive their basic certification from the same body with the same course work. The differences are mostly a matter of additional training, usually on the job, and indeed in lifestyle afterwards. While for buyers or sellers the differences aren’t really that important, beyond specialization, for anyone considering a career in real estate it can be important to understand what the advantages of one or the other are. We will take a look at a few comparisons below.

Annual earnings. While residential realtors can make some very good money in a year, conditions must be perfect in order to do so. Hot markets and clients willing to spend a lot of money are two such conditions. Commercial realtors, on the other hand, tend to do better in terms of annual income than their counterparts. The reason is that commercial commissions are higher in general, and are independent of some of the market conditions which work against residential.

Hours. If you are looking for “normal” business hours, then commercial real estate is the way to go. Commercial realtors work business hours; 40 or so a week, weekdays only. Residential realtors are never really off the job.

Training. Many commercial realtors work for commercial brokerages, although most brokerages tend to entail both categories. Commercial realty means a bit more training, perhaps through a mentorship program, than residential.

Of course, the differences between commercial and residential realtors really only apply at the professional level. If you are trying to sell, buy, or lease residential property, it probably doesn’t matter to you which type of realtor has the better deal. If that is the case, then the services of a strictly residential realtor will probably be in your best interest; after all, they are the ones who truly have to work for you in order to make their money, and they won’t have commercial commissions to fall back on.

On the other hand if you are looking to buy, sell or lease commercial or industrial property, the services of a commercial realtor would be in your best interest. They will have more knowledge as to whether or not the location you are looking at suits your company needs, taking into account transportation of goods, price per square foot and other details that a residential realtor may not consider.

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Can one be a part time Real Estate Agent?

I am a Mechanical Engineer in a Steel Manufacturer, but I am considering a career switch and being a Realtor is one of my options and interests, BUT before making the switch, I’d like to ensure that this is something I like and it prospers considerable income. It’s sad, but after all, money is just very important. You think I can work as a Realtor part time? I live in Toronto, Ontario by the way.

Hi So So Ken,

Being a real estate professional is a full time career. Sure you can start part time but your life will be out of balance, and you are doing your clients disservice for not being available.

The start up cost in becoming a real estate licensee is too expensive to try to do it part time. Like any successful careers, it’s either you are committed to it or not.

Best wishes!

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How To Market Your Home for Resale

The first step to marketing your home is having it staged and professionally photographed. Once it has been professionally photographed you are ready to plan your marketing and start to pull together all of the different marketing materials. There are many different tools that I will use to market a property. Depending on the home and the target market I will pick and choose the right combination of tools. Some approaches work great for selling a home in Summerhill but is the completely wrong approach for selling a loft in Leslieville. Some of the tools that need to be used include: Feature Sheets, Newspaper ads, MLS listings, personal agent websites, company websites, affiliated corporate sites, syndicated sites, custom property websites, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing. This is by no means a complete list, it is just the start.

Developing an extensive Feature Sheet is a true art form that requires a lot of time, but it is time very well spent.  A flimsy black and white photocopy of a one page info sheet printed off of Realtor.ca just doesn’t cut it anymore. A proper feature sheet should answer every question a purchaser might come up with. It is drawn up and presented to the seller for approval before it goes to print.

In a high quality feature sheet there should be a room by room written description that catalogues the intimate details of the home. There should also be professional photographs, a property survey, a list of the average annual costs for utilities, a customised schedule B that protects the sellers interests, a neighbourhood summary, a list of exclusions and inclusions, and the appropriate contact information if they have any further questions.

It is very important to have an attractive, unique, detailed feature sheet because quite often this is the piece of marketing that makes the largest impact on the purchasing decision. It will hang around on the seller’s coffee table or dining room while they are comparing and contrasting the different homes they have seen.

Once the final approval for the feature sheet has been given an Agent should develop a Customized Web-Site with its own unique domain name and should reflect the information in the feature sheet. Property specific web sites are great for so many reasons. Through the use of analytic software you are able to understand exactly how users interact with your site. This will tell you a lot about what different aspects of the home are the most important to the average buyer. This knowledge can then be applied to the other aspects of the marketing mix. If the picture of the master bedroom gets clicked on 10 times more than the picture of the front of the house than you know which picture should be on the cover of your next direct mail piece.

You can also use the site to generate leads through creative calls to action. This platform also allows you to also share your home with the world. Someone locating to Toronto from the other side of the world will have an elaborate, interactive feature sheet right at their fingertips.

There are other really cool tools that can be added to the site that can increase the perceived value of the home. Some of these applications include designer software that allows a potential purchaser to manipulate photographs of the home.  This lets them see what it would look like if they changed the clay tiles in the front hall to dark hardwood or change the kitchen counter from red Corian to black granite.

Other great online marketing approaches include Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so that the home’s website positions well for search terms related to the property. Another tactic that I typically use is Google Pay Per Click, this generates traffic faster than SEO. I will also usually integrate into my digital marketing mix videos and virtual tours.
The opportunities to effectively market a property online are tremendous. It seems that each day there is a new cool trick used in other industries that can be applied effectively to real estate. It is truly exciting being in this business at this time.

Agents must have a clear and defined plan for how the property will be displayed and marketed online. If they don’t than there is a tremendous amount of opportunity lost. Missing that opportunity comes at a steep cost to the client. A great stat from the National Association of Realtors states that 86% of home buyers are using the internet to search for their home. This was in 2008, this is certainly a figure that won’t plunge any time soon. Be sure to ask all prospective Agent how they would market your listing online.

About the Author

Evan Sage is an award winning Toronto real estate agent. Evan instills in his clients the confidence to make the right purchase or sale decision. He achieves this by demonstrating a superior knowledge of Toronto real estate and by providing a wealth of free resources on his website evansage.com to educate buyers and sellers in Toronto.

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Does it only make sense to ask a realtor to cut their commission?

I live in Toronto and like most large cities, the city is awash with real estate agents wanting to sell your home. Considering this, it seems like only good business on my part to ask prospectives agents to cut their commission. Is this reasonable?

You can ask all you want. Two things will happen: the first is that you will likely have to hunt around for the realtor who will take the deal. The one who does is probably hrting for business, which probably means they are not the top level of agent.

The second thing that happens is that any buyers agent will also have to take a cut (it’s usually split 50/50 between selling and buying agent). What that means is that, when choosing between two homes to show their clients, yours and one paying full commission, guess which one they’ll pick?

But it’s worth a try, if you don’t mind waiting longer and possibly getting less for your house. I certainly agree that the commissions on houses in TO or Vancouver are ridiculous

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Moving to Toronto – Where Should We Live & Why?

My husband is a CBP officer and is being transferred to the Pearson airport for 2-5 years. We have never been to Toronto and are not familiar with the suburbs. Can anyone suggest a good area to live/rent that is dog friendly (we have 3) and children friendly (hopefully soon)? We would also like it to be a place where my husband can drive to/from work and not take public transportation and is about 30 minutes from the airport and are hoping to stay south of Toronto.

Try to find somewhere in the south Etobicoke or near the Lake as you will be able to walk your dogs along the long system of trails along the lakeshore. There are older neighbourhoods as well as some new developments so you would have your pick. Lots of new condo`s too between Windermere and Royal York on the Lakeshore. You can take the 427 directly up to Airport road.
Most realtors will have listings but check MLS.ca or some of the larger company sites like REMAX, Century 21 or Royal Lepage.

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There are many websites that you can use to find real estate agents, such as Homegain.com or realtor.com, or you can call specific real estate companies like Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Remax and so their websites can refer you to local offices in places you want to buy.

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