... bucks instead of having to pay an agent thousands of dollars for an easy sale? I remember my parents sold their house with those PropertyGuys realtors, they just came and shot some pics and charge a set fee and house was sold within weeks. What's the average % a realtor charges now with the ...
Nov 16th, 2016 10:10 pm
I own a townhouse condo in Oakville. My tenant will be moving out at the end of November. I want to sell the unit, however I am not sure if I should try and sell it now privately, or use a realtor and try to get a higher price during the typical peak price season (spring)?
Nov 14th, 2016 1:47 pm
I am looking to lease out commercial space I own in Toronto. The agent representing me, the landlord, wants 8% commission on the first year's lease (net square footage rate) and then 4% for each subsequent year. Seems expensive, no?
Oct 25th, 2016 1:35 pm
Wondering if a house sits unsold, does a realtor have the ability to see past offers and what those offers were? If not, can they at least see if any offers were made at all?
Sep 26th, 2016 6:05 pm
Question for those with selling experience in the Hamilton market. What is the going commission to an agent for selling your house in Hamilton? The house would be about $350,000.I know in the GTA most will take 4% but that's a different market. Thanks
Sep 21st, 2016 8:48 pm
... So my wife and I recently visited the area in BC that we're planning to buy - we had been considering a house listed on MLS; the seller has a realtor selling for them. We don't have an agent at this time. We contacted their realtor through MLS and stated that we wanted to check out the house. ...
Sep 9th, 2016 3:02 pm
I am a home buyer and have a realtor who has been helping us out. I know this realtor since last 3 years. Since last 6 months we have been actively using him for showing all the listings. As we all know that this is a wild market for any ...
Feb 24th, 2016 3:31 pm
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Jun 18th, 2015 4:48 pm
... part of town with a lot of construction still? 5. How much should I put aside for fees and taxes ? (assuming a $330,000 purchase price) I have a realtor and I asked him these questions and got nothing specific from him - is he afraid to commit to anything or is he just a very bad realtor ? Thanks ...
May 29th, 2015 11:07 am
I spoke to a real estate agent over the phone who offered 50% cash back provided I do all the leg work finding a place. Has anyone here had experience with this? I'd like to know if there are any gotchas to be aware of. Also how do I make sure that I actually do get the 50% after closing? Do we need...
May 6th, 2015 2:24 am
Hi there,We are selling our principal residence and would like to engage in a discussion!Property is in E2, Toronto.Please PM if interested.Thanks
Mar 27th, 2015 9:45 pm
Hello RFD Starting a new career(realtor) and want to open another account somewhere to keep all transactions in one spot making life easier when it comes to tax time Current - RBC(no ipad promo :( for me), President Choice Looking for account ...
Sep 27th, 2014 9:30 am
Hello RFD I have a Iphone 4s with no plan but locked to bell/virgin(willing to pay unlock if better deal out there) Just wondering what the best deals are out there Worth getting a 5s contract and giving 4s to spouse? Good Deal? -- Corporate offers(with Rogers) = •$88/mth, 3100 daytime minutes, unli...
Sep 26th, 2014 3:46 pm
Hi RFD Tax Experts, I just passed my realtor exam and it's gonna take about three weeks to get my license with the holidays. I am looking to take advantage of the boxing week deals to get my equipment (laptop, wide-angle lens, home-office supplies, ...
Dec 23rd, 2013 5:18 pm
I would like to know processes that I have to consider for renting out my place without a realtor. I researched how much rental cost would be for my unit. To save $$$ I'm planning to list my unit on classified advertisements websites. But, I'm not sure what I should prepare.
Dec 15th, 2013 5:02 pm
Seeing as how prices have been rising across Canada for real estate of all kinds, makes me think renting long term might be a viable option for many people. Also if mortgage rates rise as have been predicted, affordability will be even harder keeping the rental market strong thus sustained cash flow...
Aug 15th, 2013 12:04 pm
... listing for 300K. somebody will offer me 200K and after that their will ask for the commission free discount (The fee that will be charge from the realtor if we use them) most of them will ask at least 5% - 6% discount from the offer price. I was look on other properties and the price are almost ...
Jul 24th, 2013 11:53 pm
Buying a home is the largest purchase that most people make. As such it can be a stressful and exciting time especially once you factor in the all the choices you have. One of the biggest challenges most home seekers face is whether to buy new or a resale property. Below are just some of the points ...
May 30th, 2013 10:39 pm
Hey everyone, just as the title says, I am trying to locate a good realtor in Edmonton and am open to suggestions. Reviews on the web seem pretty scarce, and searching RFD did not reveal much except for a similar old thread which just turned into a debate ...
May 4th, 2013 1:24 am
... right away. Are there any "special" taxes associated with this? What fees would i be expected to pay, not including my closing and Realtor fees? i've heard in the past that you must live in a newly built home for a min of 1yr before selling it, or you would have to pay some sort ...
Nov 9th, 2012 10:18 am