Homebuyer's School

When you are planning to buy your home, how do you choose the location? In this episode, we talk with Eddy D'Ambrosio, Realtor with Remax Elite, and discuss questions you should ask when determining the location. We also review how to choose locations related to quadrant, community, street, lot, and house.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-choose-the-location-of-your-home

In the mortgage pre-approval process, what exactly is a pre-approval letter? Why do you need it? How do you get one? In this episode, we talk with Mujtaba Syed, Manager - Mobile Mortgage Specialists with TD Canada Trust, and explore these questions so you know what to do with the pre-approval letter during your next home purchase.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-is-a-pre-approval-letter-for-a-mortgage

If you plan to sell your home, you probably want to make some improvements to get the most return. In this episode, we talk with Kevin French, Realtor with Remax Realty, we look at the best home improvements to make, what are steps to take for an older home, and which ones are the most important to make. 

 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/best-home-improvements-to-make-before-selling-your-home

When buying a new home how do you marry your dream home versus reality? How do you prepare before visiting show homes to manage expectations? In this episode, we talk with Jessica McNabb, Area Manager with Brookfield Residential, and discuss how to find a home that fits your lifestyle and who to talk to when preparing to buy a new home. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/dream-vs.-reality-buying-a-new-house

Planning to sell your home? Where do you get started? What are the steps to get your house ready for potential buyers to see and visit? In this episode, we discuss the process Realtor Kevin French uses with his clients to ensure they sell their home fast and for most return.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell

When looking to buy a home, how do you find the right house? Worried you won't be able to find the right one? In this episode of homebuyer's school, we talk with Jessica McNabb, Area Manager with Brookfield Residential, and discuss the necessary steps to take so you find the right house...

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-find-the-right-house-for-me

So you're ready to buy a house? Wondering what the best time of year or month to buy a home? In this episode, we talk with Kevin French, Realtor with Remax Realty, and explore the best time to buy, does the type of home matter when looking at best time to buy, and what about new home vs. resale when planning to buy?

Prefer to read and take notes? See the transcript:

http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-house

Planning to sell your home? Wondering if you should use a realtor? In this episode of homebuyer's school, we talk with Kevin French from Remax Realty, and look at the positives and negatives of selling your home with and without a real estate agent.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-selling-home-with-and-without-a-realtor

When you are planning to buy a new home, do you wonder how much it costs own and maintain it? In this episode, we talk with Jessica McNabb, Area Manager with Brookfield Residential, and discuss the cost of home ownership, maintenance, key renovations and replacements such as landscaping and appliances. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/cost-to-own-and-maintain-a-new-home

Thinking of selling your home? Wondering if you can do it without using a realtor? In this episode, we talk with Kevin French, Realtor with Remax Realty, and explore if you can sell your home without a real estate agent and just how to do it. We discuss what services can help you and what steps you need to take. 

Prefer to read and take notes? See the transcript:

http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-sell-my-house-without-a-realtor