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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I'm going to share the number one thing you can do if you're thinking about selling

your home in the next 12 months.

Hi it's Frank Polsinello here Broker/Owner at RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group. 

The fall season is here fall colours are here and the grass is still green and the number

one thing that you can do right now to help ensure the sale of your home is to take

those exterior photos now.

 

So that next spring, next summer, this winter when you put your home on the market and

there are 10 others that you're competing against that you can show potential buyers that

beautiful landscaping that water feature the custom walks that you've done and all of

the things that you want to showcase about your home.

 

…

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Is our local real estate market slowing? ???? Today I'm breaking down where we're headed during the rest of 2021. Hi I’m Frank Polsinello Owner and Broker of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group. If you've been watching the real estate market at all this year you know that it's produced a red hot sellers market the likes of which we've never seen before! Homes have been selling for all-time record high prices while only being on the market for a few days but is that going to change soon? Having helped hundreds of local families either buy or sell a home so far this year my team and I are extremely tuned into the market and…

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