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Get our Regular Package for only $99
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For a limited time, ByTheOwner.com has a special offer for Ontario home owners : They can get our Regular Package for only $99 and sell their properties without having to pay a commission.
It’s a $ 400 rebate from the regular price !
With the Regular Package, home owners have access to all the marketing tools, the professionnal assistance and the visibility that they need to sell their homes.
It’s an incredible opportunity for them to try our services and save a huge amount of money...
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ByTheOwner.com's Professional Signs Help Customers Sell
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
There are many factors that will results in success when selling a home privately. Professional signs are a very important factor. ByTheOwner.com has improved the look of our signs multiple times over the course of 11 years in business. We make sure our signs are clear, attractive, and functional.
“Thanks to the website and sign, we received 2 serious offers and have successfully sold our home!”
The ByTheOwner.com lawn sign is 3 feet by 2 feet and it is included with every...
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A Purple Kitchen Might Not Help Resale Value
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Over the weekend, a photo appeared in the Toronto Star that showed a purple kitchen. The associated article called “Colin and Justin: Mauving right along” describes the renovation and shows the kitchen.
It is a very cool renovation and hopefully the owners will enjoy it. Perhaps it fits the owner’s style and it was exactly what they wanted. However, this kitchen brings to mind the “catch 22″ with renovations. Renovations do not always achieve a “return on...
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Top 5 Things To Know Before Listing With An Agent
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
1. How much will it cost'
This first step is key. Many sellers that use real estate agents, don’t work out how much it’s going to cost them. They simply agree to pay 5% commission because “It’s standard for the area”. If you are agreeing to pay 5% commission, then calculate how much that will cost you (plus GST). Remember that when you sell your home, it’s tax free money. If you are paying $15,000 to $20,000 to an agent, then also calculate how long would it...
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Families Desire Neighbourhoods With Good Schools
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Most parents agree that there is nothing that they would not sacrifice for the benefit of their children. For some families, the school is the main factor in determining where they choose to live. That includes specifically moving into a neighbourhood because it has a great school. They will first decide which school their children will attend, and then only search for a property in a location which permits their children to attend that school. Thus, any real estate surrounding a great school...
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Mississauga Private Seller Saves $29,400 in 13 days
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Here is the 7 step process to save $29,400 in 13 days.
1. Subscribe online at ByTheOwner.com and choose the premium plus package.
2. Have our ByTheOwner.com representative take amazing HDR photos.
3. Have Randall Weese, licensed real estate professional, provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis.
4. Receive offers and call the ByTheOwner.com sales coach with any questions.
5. Ignore the real estate agents that call to solicit your listing.
6. Accept a great offer and pay no commissions!...
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Qualifying Buyers and Buyers Qualifying
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
In order for a buyer to purchase a house, they first need to qualify for a mortgage. Also, in order for a seller to sell a house, they need a qualified buyer.
This blog post will examine what buyers will need so that they qualify to obtain a mortgage.
Down Payment
Buyers must have at least 5% of the purchase price of the home for the down payment. That means that for a $300,000 home, the buyer must have at least $15,000 in their bank account. For a $400,000 home, the buyers must have $20,000...
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Should You Buy Mortgage Life Insurance'
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Taking out a mortgage is a big step. An average mortgage for a buyer is approximately $300,000. When you agree to take on that mortgage, you are agreeing to pay that money back to the bank for the next 25-35 years (plus interest) regardless if you are hurt, or deceased.
What happens if you pass away' Your estate, or family, is still required to make those mortgage payments. One solution for your family, if you pass away, might be to sell the home and pay off the mortgage, however, this...
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ByTheOwner Sets New Record For Homes Sold
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
For the 1st time in our history, ByTheOwner.com has passed 7,000 homes sold in one year. We achieved this new milestone last week, proving that ByTheOwner.com is the most successful Private Sale company in Canada. 2009 has been an exceptional year for our customers and we look forward to passing more than 10,000 homes sold in 2010.
Our Customers Deserve The Credit
ByTheOwner.com provides the same high level of service for all our customers. We take the best real estate photos available in...
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Get Ready For The Snow
From ByTheOwner Blog, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The weather in Ontario has been so beautiful this November that it’s hard to even imagine that snow will come….but it will. That’s why now is a great time to put your home up for sale. The real estate market is hot and so is the weather. This week’s forecast in Southern Ontario will range from 9 degrees to 1 degree. The sun will be shining and your grass will still be green. A perfect time for photos.
Here is an front photo from a home taken over the weekend:
Here is a...
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