Should You Stage Your Home?

Should you spend the money to stage your home?? I think nearly 100% of the time the answer is yes. It can be a hard one to wrap your head around, to spend that money in hopes of a return, but it is so worth it.

It helps the buyer envision themselves there

It helps add depth and warmth to the home

It makes the photos and videos look better

It shows the possibilities

It is amazing, and I almost always recommend staging.

Need contacts for staging? Have questions? We are here for you. DM us!

Interest Rate Are On The Rise Again

You heard the news and all the scary info and media headlines that the mortgage rates went up again right??

Now, calm down, don't panic...

1. We live in Winnipeg, and here our market is strong and steady, we don't have high peaks and valleys. When these changes happen we don't feel it as much as where these headlines are coming from

2. If you are a buyer and have already been pre-approved you likely have a locked-in rate, so you are good for a while yet to buy a home without having your rate go up

3. If you are in a fixed-rate mortgage right now you are unchanged, you can ignore the news

4. If you are in a variable (Like me) then your mortgage payments are going up, riding out the storm till it comes back down and you can enjoy the lower rates

5. If you are a seller, don't stress that the market is going to plummet, there are still loads of buyers out there looking for a roof over their heads, and all we need to worry about is pricing your home correctly.

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

What's happening in the real estate market in River Park South? Right now, more than ever, strategy is the key when selling your home. Reach out, talk to us and we can guide you through!

A Cohabitation Agreement Is A Good Idea

Are you buying a home with a friend? Venturing out to pool your resources to jump into home ownership together? It is smart and amazing, but you also need to protect yourself.

A cohabitation agreement is something that should be drawn up to make sure that both of you are protected if there is a split. What happens if one person wants out? If you have disagreements? This legal document will keep you both safe if anything goes sideways.

Let’s Talk About Aluminum Wiring

Did you know there are different types of wiring? The most common is copper, but aluminum is another option. It was commonly used in the 70s as it was more cost-effective. Generally, it is fine, but it does take a bit more work when it comes to home insurance to make sure that your provider is happy.

If you are buying a home from the 70s or have one and have questions, let me know, we are here to help you.

Connecting With Clients

This is what a team is all about, different personalities, people who work in different ways, and who connect with clients differently. ⁠

⁠On our team we try to connect you with the right fit for you, getting to know your style, how you like to communicate, and the type of person you are. We listen, and then we match you. We make sure you will be with the right person that you will get along with along your journey because sometimes the real estate journey can be long and hard, and if you are with the wrong person it isn't fun.

⁠So, DM us, let us know more about you, your hobbies, interests, and the kind of person you want to work with to sell or buy your next home, and we will match you up to make sure your journey is as close to perfect as it can possibly be.

Happy Faces & New Places

3 happy faces, especially the pup who is now off to a bigger and better yard in their new home.

I will forever be in awe of this couple and how hard and fast they worked to get their home ready for the market. It wasn't until after it was sold I found out that they nearly didn't sleep one day in order to get it all done.

Thank you for all the hard work you put in, your hard work helped lead to your success and I am so jealous of the new backyard that you are moving off to!

Make Sure Everything Is The Same

So you're buying a home (maybe it is this penthouse condo) You got your pre-approval done, and you are financially ready to start the search... so you're all in the clear.... right?? Well, that pre-approval was based on your current financial situation, which means you can't change it.

This means:

• Don't change jobs

• Don't get new credit

• Don't close credit

• Don't buy a car

• Don't make large deposits

Basically.... make sure you keep things the same... because even with that pre-approval a lender can change their mind and decline you if you have changed things up financially.

Home Buyer Tips: Should You Write Personal Letters?

Home buyers tips... Personal letters...This is a never-ending debate, should they be written? Are they an excellent tactic to win? Do they work?

The answer is yes, they can be a great tactic to help you win in multiple offers. We can help you decide what to put in it, but the best ones come from the heart.

If you need any other tips, follow us, or DM us, we would love to help you.

Big Dreams & Big Changes

This is what it looks like when families are on their way to making big dreams and big changes happen.

This super sweet family was a delight to work with. They worked hard, prepped their home, and are now off on new adventures! Thank you so much for trusting me with this adventure of yours, I can't wait to help with the 2nd half.

All Of The Things This Summer!

This pic... taken from the incredible penthouse bedroom of our listing on Roslyn! (and available for you to purchase!!)

What am I thinking... oooh about all the amazing things we have planned for you this summer!

Sidewalk chalk event (sign up in the bio)

Movie in the park (info coming soon)

Mini entrepreneur day (can't wait to share it with you)

Corn Maze (our VIPs.... stay tuned!)

A New Space Of Their Own

Being new to the country is hard, but this family got right to work! They had been living in a tiny apartment with their family of 5 and were ready for more space. They knew exactly what neighbourhood they wanted to be in, and wanted something new, so.... we set out to find just that, and it didn't take long! In no time they went from a signed contract to moving into their new townhome where the whole family will have space of their own.

Congratulations!! Super happy and proud of you for all that you have accomplished in the past year!

Let's Talk About Deposit Cheques!

This is one that many sellers ask questions about... where does it go? When will I get the money?

And the answer... well, you will get the money after possession. You don't get the money when the offer is made. That money sits in a non-interest-bearing trust account at the listing broker's office. From there it sits and waits.

The lawyers and offices talk and lawyers will request the funds when necessary. Often the money stays at the brokerage to pay commissions rather than sending it back and forth.

New Adventures In Their Forever Home

This is (hopefully) the last transaction I do with this amazing family as they settle into their forever home.

The initial phone call when they reached out to sell I was confused, it was vague, and then they revealed their master plans and I was so dang happy for them. It is so perfect in so many ways and I am glad I got to be a part of it. What is even better is they are family, and there is no better feeling than getting to work with the family to achieve great things.

Congratulations you guys, I am excited for you and your new adventures!

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

This week it's a simple case of supply and demand. The more houses on the market, the more choices there are and prices won't be driven up quite the same.

We Are Here To Support You

Divorce.

It’s a hard word to say.

It’s a hard emotion to feel.

It sucks, to put it plainly.

We’ve recently helped several clients who are going through a divorce or separation navigate the home sale process.

We know that divorce is already a difficult and emotional time, and we want to do everything we can to make the sale of the home as stress-free and smooth as possible.

We’ve learned a lot about how to navigate a home sale in the midst of a divorce and we’ve found that communication and amicability between both parties is key.

We work closely with it’s our sellers to ensure everyone is on the same page and that the sale is handled in a way that feels fair and equitable to everyone involved.

If you or someone you know is going through a divorce and needs help selling their home, we’re here to support you.

We are experienced in navigating these challenging situations and we’ll do everything we can to make the process as seamless as possible. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for questions or to just talk more about the process from start to finish.

Should You Move In The Summer?

Summer is right around the corner.

Some of your kiddos are done with school already.

And so what does that mean in the world of real estate?

Some years it means a bit of a slow down, other years it picks up speed, and we never really know until we are in it what is going to happen. There is a bit of a myth that by summer it is too late to sell, that families want to be in a home before school starts. And while that may be partially true, there are way more out there that have the flexibility and will move whenever the right home comes up for them.

So, if you are needing to sell, don't wait till the fall, be bold and hit the market during the summer, because there is nothing better than green grass and great weather to put the buyers in a good mood to buy your home.

Thank You For Trusting Our Team

This picture makes me smile, and chuckle all at the same time.

What makes me chuckle is the lead-up to this picture. A phone call just days before I was leaving on vacation, and from there we booked an appointment the day before I left and started lining everything up. The team did the photos and video while I was away, we launched it on the market from Scotland and were instantly flooded with showings. This poor family hardly got to be at home at all for the entire week as showings were at least double what I was expecting (a good problem to have).

As our airplane was landing back on Winnipeg soil @soldwithsandeep was meeting up with them to present offers. I had purchased wifi for the 9-hour flight home so that I could see what was happening, the suspense was killing me and I wanted to know how many offers we were going to get. After being awake for nearly 24 hours and feeling like a zombie I smiled the biggest smile when they had 11 offers to review at prices higher than we all were expecting.

Thank you for not only trusting me but for trusting the team with the process. We all loved working with you and wish you all the best in your new adventures!

Be Prepared For Anything

This market is challenging, we are seeing crazy bidding wars still going 100k over, but then we also see homes sit on the market. As a seller and a buyer, you must be prepared for both and have the right strategy heading into this market.

It is all around tricky, but we are here to help you through it, make sure you come out and win! Dm us, we would love to chat with you.

The Difference Between A Deposit & A Down Payment

When you’re buying a home it may feel like you’re just giving money here, throwing money to that person, paying this fee…and so on 🥴🥴

• Deposit costs.

• Closing costs.

• Fees.

• Down payment.

• Money.

• Money.

• Money.

One thing that we know can be confusing is the difference between a deposit and a down payment.

Once you give at the time that you write the offer. The other you give just before possession.... but the trick... the deposit is part of the down payment... How is that for adding in a bit of confusion?!

Still, have questions about costs? We’d love to help you understand them, send us a message or give us a call!