Beautiful well kept front of a home with gardens

So you’re looking to sell your Durham Region home, but you’re wondering how to make the best first impression of your home that you can. 

Step one - curb appeal. Curb appeal makes a significant difference in the chance of your home being sold. 

With a potential increase of up to 11% on the perceived outlook on a home just by doing some landscaping effort - these are the numbers you want to look out for when looking to sell your Durham Region home.

Looking For Ways To Boost Curb Appeal?

We start right at the basics - your For Sale sign. 

Now this may seem as though it wouldn’t make a difference at all however, how many run down or difficult to read For Sale signs have you seen that instantly attract you to a home? Chances are probably…

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Home sitting on a beautifully green, lush lawn

Looking to sell your home can be an exciting, yet intimidating task. Even in a seller’s market, you want to get the best value for your home as possible. 

After all, chances are you’ve lived in this home for years, potentially even have seen your family grow in it, you don’t want to give it up without the best deal you can get. 

There are many different aspects that go into getting the best value for your home, from how it physically looks, to what the actual market is like in your area, to what demographic will be interested, and much more. 

But what is certainly understated and often misunderstood, is when the best time of the year is to sell your home. 

Yes, it makes sense as to why spring would be a perfect time as it’s freshly coming…

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Neighbourhood of stunning houses surrounded by red trees in the fall in Durham

Durham is a key region to look out for when considering the real estate market and the best investment for your future. 

With Canada’s real estate market in a position like never before, don’t miss out on the chance to invest in a potential once in a lifetime market in the Durham Region. 

With a hand in various industries of work most popularly populated by energy, environmental, and engineering, this makes the Durham Region a truly flexible and prime location. There are even opportunities in film, agriculture, technology, and automotive companies. 

These aspects play absolutely vital roles in whether or not the Durham Region is the right location to invest in properties. 

With the convenience of the Greater Toronto Area and all it…

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Forming the east-end of the Greater Toronto Area and brimming with tourist attractions like all of the popular hiking and skiing spots is the Durham Region in Southern Ontario. With sparkling Lake Ontario and other surrounding lakes in the area perfect for waterfront activities, it has everything you need. 

It’s truly no wonder that the Durham Region is such a hot spot for house owners and those on the market to buy a new home, but what about selling?

Selling in the Springtime

Spring is truly seen as the best time of year to sell a home - more specifically the month of May.

Statistics show that homes listed between the beginning to middle of May sold on average, around 18.5 times faster than homes listed not in that time frame. 

Have…

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real estate agent showing a couple a home

Buying or selling a home is a big decision, so it helps to have a real estate agent who can guide you through the process. But with so many agents and brokerages to choose from, how do you choose the one who will get you the best deal?

These are some tips for finding a Durham Region real estate agent who will have your best interests at heart and ensure that your home buying or selling process goes as smoothly as possible.

Personality is Key

Your real estate agent is someone you will be working closely with, so you want to make sure you choose someone who you trust and relate to. The more your agent gets you, the better they will be able to understand exactly what it is you need. Look for someone who communicates well and gives you a good…

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Two-storey home with a For Sale sign on the front lawn

Selling a home is a big milestone and one that can be slightly challenging. Obviously, your main goal is to sell your home for the best possible price in a reasonable amount of time. This can be tough if you’re new to home selling. 

Even experienced home sellers can make mistakes that can end up costing them down the line. It helps to know what those mistakes are so that you can avoid them and make the home selling process go as smoothly as possible.

If you’re planning on selling your home in the Durham Region of Ontario, these are some of the biggest mistakes that people make when selling their home. Avoid these pitfalls and you can save yourself a lot of stress.

Pricing Unrealistically for the Current Market

One of the most crucial…

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