Did you know it is 100% FREE to hire me as your Realtor® when buying a home?

Did you know it is 100% FREE to hire me as your Realtor® when buying a home?

Yup, 100% FREE… it costs you no more money to hire an extremely experienced Realtor® such as myself, that has a ton of negotiation experience to ensure you are getting the best deal possible…. than it does to hire a newbie with zero experience….

Over the next few weeks I am going to send several emails that explain the buying process here in Ontario…  It is ABSOLUTELY critical to be extremely well informed on the process when you are looking to make one of the biggest purchases in your life! Some of these emails are going to be long... but it is important to read them... They are packed full of value and info to ensure you are making the best decision for yourself and your Family!

Whether you already have a Realtor® you are working with or if you do not and you would like to use my services, which I would absolutely be honored to help you accomplish your real estate goals…. Either way, these emails are going to be EXTREMELY powerful at helping to educate you through the home buying process here in Ontairo..

Every Province can be different, and the Real Estate Purchase Contract is always changing… so whether you are a first time home buyer or you have bought multiple homes it is important you read the content…. I will make them quick and to the point… I know your time is valuable and the last thing I want to do is waste your time…

It is critical to be educated on the entire home buying process so you can ensure you are making the best decision for yourself and for your Family…

OK… so I want to kick this email series off talking about Money $$$… What does it cost you to buy a home here in Ontario? The good news is, it is probably far less than you think!

For starters "My Fees"… aka my commissions… are 100% FREE to you…  In the province of Ontario… the seller pays the commissions… So even though I represent you, looking out for your best interests, the seller still pays the fee… The cool part about that other than being FREE is that for you to hire an experienced Realtor like myself that has been a top producers for years..... it costs you no more money than hiring an inexperienced Realtor…

Hiring an less experienced Realtor will actually cost you a TON of money, as they do not have the negotiation skills and experience necessary to get you the best deal possible!

In the NEXT email we are going to talk about your Deposit $…. what it is, what to expect, how it works and more…

See you in a few days and if you have any questions, need anything or would like to go look at some homes….  Please Call/Text or Email me anytime!

Have an awesome day and feel free to reach out anytime

Monday Morning Thought

As we start to achieve success in life, there will be a lot of people that will not be able to handle your success. They may say negative things about you and try to pull you down....

 

It is always important to remember that they are doing this as your success makes them feel bad about themselves as they are choosing to not create success in their own lives... and the next easiest thing to do is to try to bring you down.

 

Do not let it get to you, you can't have success without some haters... Just keep pushing no matter what, stay on course and create the life you know you truly want!

 

Have an awesome week and Go DOMINATE #GSDMode4Life

 

 

 

Sincerely,

Brad Sinclair

The Shocking Truth About Selling Your Home In The Winter

Selling your home in the winter is not everyone's idea of a good time. It is cold, it gets dark early and the general thought is that the house will not show well. Let's face the facts that the best time to sell a home is when inventory levels are at the lowest. That is in the winter. The most serious buyers will be shopping in the winter as why would anyone want to buy in the winter unless they need to?

So why should you not wait until Spring to sell? I know that the traditional selling season for real estate is in the spring as people get spring fever. Yes, typically there is more buyers in the spring, but there is more sellers too. More competition for you and your home. If you want to sell your home, and if you are ready to go....why wait? There are serious buyers out and about in the winter even if there is not as many as the spring time. With less competition it is an awesome time to sell.

Deciding to sell now or wait is an individual decision that should be made because you are ready, not a misguided assumption that selling now is not a good time. The general thought is everything looks better in the spring and my home will not show well now. Another thought is I will get less for my home. This is simply not true. In fact there are lots of homes sold in winter and top dollar is usually paid. For a savvy home seller this is the perfect time to find a buyer that needs to purchase a home.

One more reason for winter selling is you have fewer showings to deal with and the showings you have are with more serious buyers. This is much better then having lots of showings to the "just thinking crowd"

This all said the best time to sell is when you are ready to sell. No matter the season. What is right for your goals, family and for yourself is the time to sell. You  are in the driver's seat, when you are ready, just GO FOR IT!!

Monday Morning, chin up!

Happy Monday! I hope you had an AMAZING weekend! As always I like to start the week off with some positive words of inspiration...

 

Jim Rohn is one of my favorite people to listen to and study... I saw this quote from him, which I absolutely love and wanted to share:

 

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much."  

 

That is a heavy quote.... We must get intentional about our lives otherwise they will not turn out the way we want... Get clarity, live everyday intentionally and go create the life you know you want and deserve!

Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing a Home in Peterborough, Selwyn or City Of Kawartha Lakes

Mistakes happen. Here is 5 easy mistakes people make all the time and how to avoid them.

OREA REPORT: Compared to one year ago, local real estate markets are stronger say a growing number of Ontarians

First Sled Ride of the Year

Well, it was a long wait, but we finally got out. We dropped at the parking lot outside of Bobcaygeon by the Young's Pit Road. We rode the B103 for the day. We ran up the Haliburton and turned back to Fenelon Fall. We stopped to have some lunch in Fenelon. From there we went back to the trucks. We ran 162km for approx 3-4 hours. It was great to get out. The trail was smooth but the snow was thin. Any melting and that will be it for the trail until we get more snow.

5 Little known Factors That Could Affect the Sale of Your House and Getting Top Dollar

Factor #1~ Making decisions with emotions

Selling you home is a business transaction for you and your family.  In business transactions, for you to be at your best, emotion must be left behind.  Very easily said to remove emotion, as this is where you undoubtedly created many memories, so removing emotion is difficult to do. But look at the transaction from a purely financial perspective and you will come out on top.

Factor #2~ Setting an unrealistic price

Setting a price on your house is very difficult but setting the right price is key.  Again, this must be done without emotion.  The price needs to be set with data, market knowledge and common sense.  Buyers have the same information you do and are very educated.  Overprices properties do not sell.  Don’t worry too much about setting a price that is on the low side because, in theory, this will generate multiple offers and the price gets bid up.  In fact, some people under price their home as a strategy to generate extreme interest, quick sale and get top dollar.

Factor #3~ Expecting to get your asking price.

Every buyer will negotiate with an offer.  You will have to play the game.  You will want to list your home at a price that will attract buyers while leaving enough room to negotiate.  This will allow a buyer to feel good about getting good value and allow you to get the amount you need from the sale.

Factor #4~ Not prepping your home for sale and viewing

Sellers who have dirty, packed or unorganized homes are throwing money away.  Not addressing these issues will not only reduce your sale price, but may prevent you from selling at all.  Have a friend or Agent with a fresh outlook point out areas of concern.  You may have become immune to its trouble spots.  Making a good impression will only put money into your pocket.

Factor #5~ Not hiring a good Agent

Real Estate agents are costly (usually 5% of the sale price of your home) but trying to sell it on your own is ill advised.  Usually For Sale By Owners are dealing with unqualified buyers, low offers or no offers at all.  Most qualified buyers use an Agent.  Good Agents have experience in negotiating, dealing with the contracts and paperwork as well as solutions to deal with issues that crop up during the selling process.

Conclusion~

Be prepared for this mentally stressful situation. It is tough selling a home.  Make it easier on yourself and family and avoid these common pitfalls of selling your house.

Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation

I hope you had an amazing weekend! As always I like to start the week off right with some words of inspiration....

 

"Do It Now. Sometimes "Later" Becomes "Never"

 

I would say more often than not, later becomes never..... Time is one of the biggest killers to success....  Do NOT wait, start taking action now on the things you know you MUST be doing to create the life you know you truly want!

Free Public Skating Times Released from Selwyn Township

FREE Public Skating!

  

Many local businesses have generously sponsored public skating in order to offer community members the opportunity to skate FREE of charge!  These businesses recognize the importance of physical activity, family time and community engagement!  Say thank you to our sponsors and remember to shopping locally!

FREE Public Skating Times:

Lakefield-Smith Community Centre

• Dec. 12 from 12 pm - 1 pm sponsored by Swish Maintenance Limited
• Dec. 19 from 12 pm - 1 pm sponsored by Around the Lakes Contracting
• Dec. 22 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's
• Dec. 23 from 1:30 pm - 3 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's
• Dec. 26 - No Public Skating (Boxing Day)
• Dec. 29 from 1:30 pm - 3 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's
• Dec. 30 from 1:30 pm - 3 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's

Ennismore Community Centre

• Dec. 13 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm sponsored by Craftworks at the Barn
• Dec. 20 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm sponsored by Sayer Heating
• Dec. 21 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's
• Dec. 23 from 11:30 am - 1 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's
• Dec. 27 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm sponsored by Bowles Valu-Mart
• Dec. 28 from 11:30 am - 1 pm sponsored by Tim Horton's

The FIRST flight of Air Force Real estate

I purchased a drone to help with my videos on selling a home. My first attempt is really sad. Take a look.

Even better here is the great picture of the tree I landed the drone in

Once I get better at this I think it will be an awesome tool to sell real estate.