Real Estate Agents Aren’t All Equal

Thinking about selling privately?

Selling privately can be beneficial for those that have the time, patience and emotional stability to work through a sale. You will need to:

• Be available for buyers to come through your home

• Allow strangers into your home

• Choose an appropriate list price

• Market your home

• Hear negative feedback

• Negotiate for top dollar/terms/conditions to meet your goal

• Check your emotions at the door

• Navigate closing

Not up for the task?

Call for Reinforcements

With over 500 local Realtors, choosing one can be difficult. We have a list of questions that your potential agent should be able to answer.

My brother’s sister’s friend’s best friend is an agent

Selling your largest asset should be entrusted to the person you believe will best help you reach your goals. Family and friends may not be the best person for the job - especially if they are not familiar with the local market. Making the wrong choice could leave you unprotected in an offer and getting less than market value for your home.

How are agents paid?

Agents are paid from the proceeds of the sale, typically on a commission structure. Every agent has their own structure and services they provide. This service fee is subject to HST, so plan accordingly.