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Is fall a good time to buy or sell Ottawa real estate?
06 September 15 08:47 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Our peak real estate season is fading with the last weeks of summer but what is the outlook for those looking to buy or sell in the fall market? Business steady if unspectacular in Sept and Oct: As one can see from the table below, September and October Read More...
June photos perfect for future listings
07 June 15 11:50 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Now is the perfect time of the year to take some quality exterior photos of your property to have on file for a future listing. Yards and gardens look their best right now, before the summer heat takes its toll. Having a good supply of photos on file Read More...
Ottawa seller tips for summer showing success!
07 June 15 11:36 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Late spring and early summer should be the best time to sell a residential property, as most properties outdoor spaces will look their best. Here are a few tips on how to make sure your listing is as ready as can be: 1. Remember: buyers shop online first, Read More...
How to avoid basement deal killers in summer listings
22 May 15 06:51 PM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Summer is a lovely time of year but unfortunately can raise some significant buyer issues which are real impediments to getting deals done. Though in most cases these issues are solvable, sellers should be cautious to review carefully the air quality Read More...
Ottawa home seller tips: 20 questions to ask a potential listing salesperson/broker
14 February 15 09:48 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Questions every seller should ask before listing: Many potential home sellers will be speaking with listing agents over the coming weeks. Here are some tips on questions to ask: Will your recommended listing price generate an offer? How long should it Read More...
Should I list my Ottawa property over the winter months?
05 December 14 12:24 PM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
While the credo of professional real estate would suggest “there is never a bad time to list a house/property”, there are certainly a number of issues to be considered in marketing a property in the Ottawa winter. This is particularly true Read More...
Ottawa real estate: seller tips for winter showings
18 November 14 07:44 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Alas, we are entering the winter doldrum season for Ottawa real estate (Nov-Feb are the slowest 4 months of the year!) Though business is much reduced, there is still activity and some buyers and sellers are still active. Winter brings some additional Read More...
Ottawa real estate: seller strategies in a tougher market
18 November 14 07:15 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
The Ottawa Real Estate Board has recently hinted in its October 2014 news release that our market is "..moving in to Buyer's territory". Given our high listing inventory levels and a rare monthly price decrease in average prices of properties Read More...
Ottawa real estate: Seller tips for summer listings
23 June 14 09:07 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Late spring and early summer should be the best time to sell a residential property, as most properties outdoor spaces will look their best. Here are a few tips on how to make sure your listing is as ready as can be: 1. Remember: buyers shop online first, Read More...
Home Seller Tips: Last minute checklist for listing, showing and open houses
20 February 13 09:26 AM | Gord McCormick | 98 Comments   
There seems like there are a million and one things to do to get a house ready for sale and never enough time to get everything done. Here is a list of small but potentially important little chores that can often get forgotten. Good time to recruit help; Read More...
Selling next spring? ....time is running out!
22 August 12 03:59 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
You're kidding me right? We are not even at the end of August, yet "time is running out". Well, think about it, there are only a few weeks of summer remaining (sorry!) and then fall with weather warm enough to do a lot of outdoor tuneups Read More...

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