There are 2 things required in this marketplace for you to thrive... SKILLS ✅ and MINDSET It's important to us at the Polsinello Team to contribute to the marketplace and that doesn't just mean with the consumer but with the agents and our peers in the real estate industry. On Thursday, September 1st at 3:00 pm we are hosting a live, 1-hour zoom call with mega coaches Jon Cheplak and Bill Pipes. No cost, no upsell - just 1 free hour packed with content and strategies that you can immediately apply to your business and make an impact. We hope to see you there! Register at: https://marketsharetakeover.com/

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Any experienced home buyer will tell you that there are certain things many new home buyers wish they had known before buying. The problem is, that you don’t know what you don’t know, and these are not things you’re going to want to learn the hard way. Because a home is such a large purchase and commitment, sometimes decisions made – or not made – during the buying process can cause short-term stress or make the process more complicated, while others may even have long-term effects. To make your home buying process successful, look at these things new home buyers wish they had known. Do your best to build them into your home buying process, and you’ll go into the experience feeling well-equipped and excited.

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The decision to sell your house can be exciting and overwhelming all at once. Despite the reality of that latter emotion, there are some things home sellers can do to alleviate the stress. Start with a game plan using the five tips below for a less-stress selling experience.

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What Types Of Mortgages Area Available To Me As A Homebuyer In Ontario?

Buying a home is an expensive decision that requires careful consideration. Potential buyers should understand the different rates, amortization periods and penalties associated with each type of mortgage before they make their choice which often boils down to personal preferences like how much risk you're willing to take on or what interest rate would work best for your situation at this time in order get financing approved as quickly possible so it doesn't drag out too long waiting around!

Types of Mortgages

Open Mortgage

Lets buyers pay off debt whenever they want, without what's known as a prepayment penalty.  This option provides flexibility, but interest rates…

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When choosing a real estate agent, here are 10 questions that you should ask them before you sign on the dotted line. 

You've been saving for a down payment, planning to buy your first home, and now it's time to pick a real estate agent.  As a homebuyer, you want to pick a fair and honest agent and protect your financial interests. Buying a home is likely one of the largest investments you will make, and it's important to choose a real estate agent whom you can trust to get the job done right, with your best interests in mind.

What Questions Should Homebuyers Ask Potential Candidates

  1. How long have you been in real estate, and are you licensed? Determine if you want a cheerful, fresh-faced real estate agent or the advice of a wise,…

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Can an outdated kitchen cost you time, money and possibly your dream home?

Homebuyers form their initial impression from the home's exterior, but what's the first thing they want to see once they go inside? Most of the time, it's the kitchen.

Kitchen updates are important to sell your home. If the kitchen isn't up-to-snuff, many buyers will look elsewhere for their dream house and sellers could be losing time or money on an unsold property due in part to its lack of appeal because it doesn’t meet all consumers' needs which is why updating kitchens should always happen before anything else!

Kitchens Sell Homes

When I ask buyers which rooms convinced them to buy a particular home, there's one overwhelmingly popular answer: the…

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We receive a lot of questions from both buyers and sellers and one of them that has come up a couple of times is:

If I sign a listing agreement with a brokerage but pass away before any offers have occurred, is the contract binding on the heirs of the seller to continue offering the property for sale? 

If the same thing happens but with an offer situation, what are the rights of the buyer(s)?

Hi, I'm Frank Polsinello with the Polsinello Team at RE/MAX

And, In the case where the same thing happens but with a buyer client, my guess is the contract is null and void. 

However, if a buyer’s offer is accepted but death occurs before closing would this still be void? 

What are the rights and options of the seller(s)?

Answer:

The…

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Saving a down payment for a house can be a daunting task. Nowadays, it can take years to save enough money to afford a home, depending on various personal and economic factors. However, the Canadian government has created a Home Buyers’ Plan program, which allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $35,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to increase their down payment. If you’re buying with someone who also qualifies for the program, that gives you up to $70,000 to put toward your home purchase. Essentially, by using your RRSP, you are borrowing funds from yourself to purchase your home. Below, we will explain both how much of a down payment you require and how you can leverage your RRSP to help pay for…

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