Selling your home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. My goal is to handle the stress and logistics so you can focus on your next chapter while getting the highest possible value for your property.
Here is how I will help ensure you sell with success:
Expertise & Strategy
I provide the data you need to make smart decisions. We will review recent sales, current prices, what’s happening in the market right now, and how long homes are staying on the market. Together, we’ll create a strategy specific to your home with a plan to attract buyers.
Global Promotion & Negotiation
As part of the CENTURY 21® global network, I use advanced technology to put your home in front of buyers locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Targeted Marketing: A customized plan to ensure maximum exposure.
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Professional Negotiation: Your interests are my top priority. I handle the tough conversations with buyers and other agents to secure the best possible price and terms.
Understanding the Costs
Selling a home involves some specific expenses. Here are the most common ones to plan for:
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Legal fees: You will need a lawyer to work on your behalf to help transfer the property from your name to your buyer’s name. Legal fees are subject to HST as they are a service.
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Property Migration: You may need to pay a lawyer to "migrate" your home under the Land Registration Act. I can check if your home has already been migrated or not.
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Taxes (HST): The sale of most "used" homes is not subject to HST, but new construction and commercial properties may have HST added to the sale price. Your lawyer will confirm if this applies to your property - it is the seller’s responsibility to confirm this for the buyer.
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Fuel & Utilities: Typically, you will fill the oil or propane tank before closing. Your lawyer then ensures that the buyer pays you for that full tank, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing between you and the buyer.
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Property Taxes: You’ll also be reimbursed by the buyer for any property taxes you have paid that go beyond the closing date. You are, of course, responsible for all bills up until the end of the closing date!
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Service Fees: Real estate brokerage commissions are paid at closing (plus HST) by the seller. Your lawyer will pay the two brokerages (yours and the buyer’s) from the proceeds of the sale, and the brokerages will pay the real estate agents involved.
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Repairs & Moving: Any repairs agreed upon during negotiations must be finished before the buyer’s final walkthrough and receipts must be provided to your real estate agent or your lawyer to be passed to the buyer’s side. Don't forget to budget for moving trucks and address changes!
Let Susan take you from "For Sale" to "SOLD"!
Ready to get started? Or just want to discuss it?
I can provide a Free Market Evaluation to show you exactly what your home is worth in today’s market, outline a marketing plan for your home, and answer any questions you might have, before you even decide to list with me.