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Getting Your Niagara Home Ready for a Quick Sale
Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2011, 01:14:00 PM  in Home selling tips
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GETTING YOUR NIAGARA HOME READY FOR SALE

 

Before you decide to put your Niagara home on the market, make sure to call a Realtor and ask them to have a brutally honest discussion with regard to issues that need to be addressed in your home before listing.  Below are a few tips to help prepare your home for listing.

DE-CLUTTER. Important to visually simplify each room, the prospective buyer needs to be able to envision their own décor in your home.  This will expand the marketability of your property.

CHECK YOUR HOME FOR OBVIOUS ISSUES AND GET THEM FIXED. Water spots on the ceiling my indicate leaking, alerting a perspective buyer and home inspector, while the issue my have already been remedied.

REPAIR WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, DO NOT RENOVATE. Painting is one of the best ways to brighten up a room and one of the least expensive.

KEEP YOUR HOME CLEAN. You need to ensure that your home is clean for all showing, make it sparkle.  Most buyers will look behind the shower curtain!  Presentation is everything.

MAKE YOUR HOME INVITING. Ensure all lights are working and on for every showing.  The brighter the better, your not preparing for a romantic evening, your preparing for a showing.

IF NOISE IS AN ISSUE. If exterior noise is a problem, have music playing during a showing.  On the other hand, if you are a buyer and music is playing make sure it is not covering up another issue.

CAT AND DOG ODOUR. Make sure that you are cleaning your cat litter everyday and ensure that no surprises are left in the back yard for your potential buyer.

KEEPING WINDOWS SPOTLESS. Make sure that windows are washed inside and out.  Some windows are hard to get at, if need be hire a professional, should be done safely with the right equipment.

OLD “KNOB AND TUBE” WIRING. Have it removed, making your home insurable for future buyer.

WASH DOWN ALL DECKS, CLEAN FRONT AND BACK YARDS. Have lawn furniture set up as if you were going to have a party.

WASH YOUR HOME WITH A POWER WASHER. Sills, eaves and siding have a tendency to collect dirt, but clean up very easily.

TAKE DOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. If it is not the holiday season please take down all Christmas lights.  On another note, do ensure that all outdoor lights are working and have them on every evening while your home is listed.

WINDOWS AND SKYLIGHTS. Keep debris off of skylights and make sure that all of your windows are caulked on a regular basis and checked over yearly.

COBWEBS. Make sure that you have gone through the entire home and removed all cobwebs, they look bad and you don’t want the prospective buyer walking through them.

If you ensure that all of these issues have been addressed your home will be much easier to sell and ensure that you are maximizing your properties potential.  You might be surprised that you no longer want to sell.

However if you do, don't hesitate to call!

Eddy Pybus

cell: 289.219.4111

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THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT REAL ESTATE by EDDY PYBUS
Posted on Thu, 02 Jun 2011, 01:33:05 PM  in nobadhair.com
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www.NoBadHair.com : MAKING NIAGARA REAL ESTATE MORE ATTRACTIVE ONE HAIRCUT AT A TIME

Mother always said, “Never judge a book by its cover. And always judge a real estate agent by their hair".  Bad hair simply begs the question, “What’s under that nest?”  Are you prepared to entrust one of the most significant transactions of your life to outdated hair? Nothing is a better indicator that a realtor is out of touch with the current environment than a mullet.  80’s mall hair does have its place in society. But do you want it representing you in a turbulent market? And why do realtors use 25 year old photos to showcase themselves today? It’s an age-old coverup and nothing to be alarmed about. However, if a realtor is not prepared to be current and transparent with their photo, what else will be covered up when you’re being guided on some of the most important decisions you'll ever make?

pic form the past
This is me over 20 years ago.
I promise never to use this photo
to trick my clients.

WHAT BAD HAIR SAYS ABOUT YOUR REALTOR

The Mullet:
For the Mullet, the curb appeal may be adorable, but the back yard needs an intervention. Expect sales techniques that sound like, "Don't you just love this couch on the front porch?" or "The appliances in the yard are negotiable."

The Mall Hair:
Rather than remaining focused on today's real estate market, The Mall Hair takes frequent detours down memory lane. Be prepared for stories about how items in your home remind The Mall Hairs of their traumatic teen experiences responsible for freezing their hair in time.

The Farrah Feather:
Expect The Farrah to be 15 minutes late and arrive shrouded in a fresh cloud of hair product. Since they are adverse to physical labor, The Farrah will have you check out the upstairs on your own. Be prepared for advice like "Increase your home value by covering up that unfortunate oak floor with a classic shag."

The Kate Gosselin:
If someone is sporting The Gosselin it is a clear indication they are a fan with lofty aspirations. What more does one need to know? Expect insights like "When you squint your eyes, that collapsed above-ground pool looks exactly like an infinity pool." For sellers, The Gosselin will always point out that you don't have enough tossed pillows to attract the right buyer.

The Boof:
Also known as "The Wikileaks", Boofs collect and store classified misinformation in their hair. They spend more time gossiping about fellow realtors and boasting their accomplishments than listening to your needs. Although their craniums appear to be the most endowed, The Boof has the shortest attention span and struggles to remember names.

The Circus:
Unnatural hair coloring is a technique used by The Circus to distract you from their general lack of knowledge, the water stains on the ceiling and their unusually small hands.

The Slicker:
The Slicker may be perfectly likable over the phone. But when your realtor drives up in a yellow mustang and more than one gold chain, tread lightly. Expect everything you don't like about a home to be responded to with "Bro, that's nothing a couple bucks won't fix".
In my next article we'll explore the subject of bad shoes, fake handbags and the impact that both can have on your real estate experience.

Seriously, I’m Eddy Pybus and I believe realtors should be slightly less annoying. I'm committed to serving you with integrity, transparency and no bad hair. And let's face it, the only thing more annoying than a realtor with bad hair is trying to sell your home on your own. I'm here to help so you don't have to go it alone. Call today and let's sell your home together or find you a new one. My service is 100% backed by my I-Look-Like-My-Photo Guarantee.

If you're a realtor in search of answers to bad hair and fake photos, please keep reading below.

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Eddy Pybus
RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd.
Bus: 905.356.9600
Cell: 289.219.4111
Dear Fellow Realtor,

Welcome to NoBadHair.com. Having bad hair is a common flaw that manifests itself for one of three reasons. 1) People are afraid of you and don't want to tell you the truth about your hair. 2) People have told you and you're not listening. Or 3) The people you surround yourself with have bad hair too and don't know the difference. Regardless, the core problem is far more serious than your hair.
The good news is, you're not alone. Statistics and thousands of business cards with fake photos across Canada prove that most realtors suffer from bad hair, and at least 10% suffer from delusions of having superior hair when in fact they are merely passable.
But take heart. There is hope. All you need to turn this situation around are regular visits to an effective hair dresser, a new set of friends who are not afraid of you, a reality check and a fresh photo.
For a personal hair intervention call the No Bad Hair Hotline at  905-358-8222. Ask for Karoline.
For a high quality fresh photo call the No Fake Photo Hotline at 905-401-4855. Ask for Allistair.
Tell them Eddy sent you.

Very truly yours,
Eddy Pybus

PS: If you feel this information will help take you to the next level, or if you have a close friend in need, please forward or share.
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Buying and Selling your Home in the Niagara Region
Posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2011, 12:00:00 PM  in My services
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Whether you're a first time buyer, experienced investor or property owner, the real estate transaction can be a stressful experience.


My number one priority is 100% client satisfaction delivered with the highest level of service and integrity.
Your buying and selling experience should be a pleasure from the first call to closing.

I'll put your goals first.


Don't hesitate to call me direct, 289.219.4111.

I look forward to servicing the Niagara Region and helping to put you in the home of your dreams!

 

Eddy Pybus


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