MARY MONTGOMERY


Selling a Property

	Market Analysis

	Pre-Listing Preparation

	Selecting a Realtor

	Renovations

	Curb Appeal

	Interior Preparation

	Property Value

	Importance of Pricing

	» Showing Your Home

	Listing Agreement

	Selecting a Realtor

	Listing Questions

	Understanding Agency

	Marketing Your Home

	Receiving an Offer

	Closing the Sale


Buying a Property

	Preparing to Buy

	Needs vs Wants

	Your Realtor Can Help

	Ask Your Realtor

	Financial Organization

	Mortgage and Options

	First-time Buyer

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Organizing Finances

	Down Payment

	Your Credit

	Financial Ratios

	How Much Can I Afford?

	Getting Pre-Appoved

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Planning Your Move

	Moving Calendar

	Before You Move

	Moving with Kids

	Moving with Pets

	Moving Vehicles

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How should I prepare for showings and open houses?

Your house should be ready to show at all times. Make sure it is kept clean and clutter-free. And, those last minute touches before someone comes to look at your home can make all the difference:

Turn on all the lights, even during the daytime, including outside entrance, closet, basement, and attic lights. Open all the drapes and blinds.

Turn off the television, stereo, and radio (easy listening music is OK).

On cold days, light a fire. If not in season, make sure the fireplace is clean.

Put pets in a fenced yard. Better still, ask friends to look after them. Some people may be allergic, others may be afraid of animals. Clear any pet odours.

Clean the kitchen and bathrooms. Leave windows and mirrors sparkling.

Set out fresh flowers, hang decorative hand towels in the bathroom, and place an attractive tablecloth on the dining room table.

If possible, leave! Some buyers are uncomfortable when the owner is in the house. In their hurry to get away, they may miss important features, or fail to ask important questions. If you must remain, be courteous, but try not to make conversation. The buyer's Realtor knows what the buyer is looking for. He or she can discuss features and answer questions.

In this section, discover the steps that will prepare you to look for a home. I provide details on everything from questions to ask Me, to getting your finances organized.

The more prepared you are as you start looking for a new home, the easier and more enjoyable the process will be. Thanks to the wide variety of services offered by Royal LePage, I've got you covered every step of the way.

Go To Buyers' Info Guide

House hunting begins at home... with planning. Before you grab the road maps and hit the streets, you need to know how expensive a house you can afford to buy.

Knowing your affordable
price range will bring your house hunting into focus.

Go To Mortgage Guide

Moving is definitely not easy, but this section offers tips to make the whole experience easier, less trying, and less expensive.

"Good Planning is the
Key to a Successful
Move."

Go To Moving Guide

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