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Seller checklist for summer listings in Ottawa real estate
26 May 16 01:49 PM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
(updated from a previous post in June 2014) Late spring and early summer should be the best time to sell a residential property, as most properties will look their best and we experience peak sales volume during these months. Peak season goes by quickly; Read More...
Listing inventory is the critical indicator to watch in 2016 Ottawa real estate
31 March 16 07:43 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
We have had some positive signs in the local real estate market over the last few months and most industry watchers and participants would expect it to be a good year in our marketplace. There are a still a couple of potential “potholes” though Read More...
Lots of potential potholes in Ottawa real estate for 2016
07 February 16 02:46 PM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Like it or not, our local economy is dominated by Federal government activity and there are a lot of potential potholes we may face as the new government sets out to try and keep all the promises it has made. Will Liberal history repeat itself? Trudeau Read More...
16 tips to guarantee a successful sale in spring or summer 2016
15 November 15 01:18 PM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
1. meet with your Realtor to discuss plans and get an up to date market evaluation and check up on your existing property. 2. establish a well buffered estimate of baseline selling price for your existing property. This will help establish net equity Read More...
Ottawa real estate market report Sept. 7th, 2015
07 September 15 08:40 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Ottawa real estate has had a pretty good summer all things considered, though prices are still pretty flat and we still have some listing inventory concerns, August was a pretty good month with decent unit sales increases for both residential properties Read More...
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...
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...
Who or what is to blame for abysmal listings to sales ratio in Ottawa real estate?
15 February 15 09:55 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Who is most to blame for abysmal listings to sales ratio? We were reviewing year-end numbers for 2014 and discovered some disappointing stats on listing to sales performance across the board during the year. Success rate only 48.1% for new listings during 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...
Ottawa homeowners: don't "over renovate" in this real estate market
30 January 15 11:20 AM | Gord McCormick | 0 Comments   
Sellers face a very competitive market in 2015: We have excess listing inventory and sellers also face fierce competition from new construction inventory from builders. This has resulted in buyer’s market conditions with significant price pressure Read More...

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