What local Realtors don't want to admit...  Myself included!

You've probably seen Realtors advertising sales at 10, 15 even 20% over asking price.

Given how hot the market has been, you're probably seeing this now more than ever.

Hi, I’m Frank Polsinello, Owner and Broker Of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group Realty.

And truth be told, I'm as guilty of it as anybody.  Maybe even more so. I've always assumed that selling a house for 10% or 15% over the list price is pretty compelling stuff, and a great way to prove my value. 

Recently, I've been thinking about this more deeply and now I'm not so sure.

Here's why:

When agents advertise that they sold a home at 15% over asking price, they are implying that we're 100%…

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People are asking about our SOLD Guaranteed Program And Why Would We Offer It..

… and the answer may surprise you! Hi, I'm Frank Polsinello owner and broker of record at Remax Hallmark Polsinello Group Realty,

and the only way we could feel comfortable and confident in being able to offer this exclusive program is after years of perfecting the most productive marketing plan on the planet.  We are so confident in our current plan that it NEVER varies, whether you have a smaller home or luxury mansion, the plan is the plan and it flat out works!

One of the biggest dilemmas when selling a home is deciding whether to hire a real estate agent or try to sell it yourself.

⚠️ Hiring the wrong real estate agent is…

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Who really pays the Buyer’s Agent when a house sells? And is the service worth the big fee?

I’ve noticed a lot of confusion around this, and rightfully so.

Hi, I’m Frank Polsinello, Owner and Broker Of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group Realty.

To be frank, the way real estate commission works in Ontario is pretty strange (and confusing). But, for now, let’s dive in on who (currently) pays the Buyer’s Agent at the end of the day.

Generally, when somebody wants to sell their house, they hire a Listing Agent.

Before that happens, though, the Listing Agent negotiates a sales commission with the Seller. Usually, that commission is around 5% of the ultimate sales price (let’s say 5%).

Now here’s where things get a bit confusing……

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Home Sellers Beware don’t fall victim to this misguided sales tactic because…

…it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars! A recent study analyzing nearly half a million home sales has serious implications for sellers.

Hi, I'm Frank Polsinello, Owner and Broker of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group.

⚠️ Today I’m sharing why it’s a terrible idea to allow an agent to market your home as an “office exclusive.” First, let’s quickly talk about how most homes are marketed…

…and then I’ll explain what an “office exclusive” is. Generally, when a Realtor lists your home for sale, they advertise it on the MLS. You can think of the MLS as a central database that Realtors use to track housing inventory and sales activity.

Once…

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