Brooke Pate- Royal Lepage Crown Realty Services

Welcome to 41 Northcliffe cres in Hespeler! This three bedroom 4 bathroom home has an open concept mainfloor, parking for 5 vehicles and a large backyard for entertaining guest, for kids and for pets. Book your showing today!

It was another great year in Real Estate. Thank you to all of my clients who worked with and supported me in 2021. I love you all!

Selling your home is a big deal, and you want to find an agent that treats it that way.

Here are two things to look for why trying to find the perfect agent to list your home.

1. Ask your agent how they plan to advertise your home - and be sure to make note if they're going above and beyond posting it on social media

2. Talk to the agent about their strategy to list your home - and don't be afraid to add your input or thoughts

At the end of the day, one of the most important things is finding an agent that is just as excited about selling your home as you are.

Wondering what else you should look for when trying to find an agent? Send me a message, I'm more than happy to help!

Often when sellers are in the process of getting their home ready to list, they forget that the outside of their home is just as important as the inside.

Be sure to take a moment to look over the exterior of your home and fix any little things that buyers may notice.

Wondering how else you can improve your home before you list? Send me a message I'd love to chat.

Offer Presentations can be a lot, especially when it's the first time you've been at one.

So here are my top tips for sellers to help you better prepare for offer presentations!

Don't book any appointments right after the offer presentation, in case there are negotiations
Talk to your agent about which offer seems best - and don't forget, sometimes the highest offer may not be the best for you!

Wondering how an offer presentation works? Send me a message, I'm happy to help!

Happy Friday!

Here's a little reminder that you don't have to settle in life, and you can make your life whatever you choose.

Have a great weekend!

I know there is nothing worse than finding the perfect home, and it is more than you can afford.

This is why one of the best tips that I always share with my buyers, is to get pre-approved before they start house hunting.

Which ensures you’re only looking at houses you can afford, avoiding the disappointment!

Happy Monday!

Here's a little reminder to start your day off with a positive thought.

How are you starting your day today? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏼

Many times buyers tend to start house hunting before they're ready. Which often becomes stressful or disappointing if they don't get their dream home.

So here are a few steps you should take before your start looking to ensure you're ready!

1.Get pre-approved so you know how much you can actually afford

2. Determine which city you're looking in (and more importantly, how far outside of that area you'd be willing to go if nothing is available in your chosen city)

3. Make sure to have a wants and a need list, so you already know exactly what your deal-breakers and non-negotiables are

Wondering what else you can do to make your home search easier? Send me a message, I'm more than happy to help!

In today's market, every seller seems to be holding offers.

But as a seller, you have input as to what you'd like your listing strategy to be, especially if you'd like to set an offer date.

While an offer presentation may be advantageous for some, it may not be the best for you.

Always talk to your agent to see what strategy would be best for you!

In todays' market, many sellers expect their home to sell as soon as it's listed.

While it could happen, I always let my sellers know to be prepared for their home to sit on the market for a bit.

It's always better to have a plan in place in case it doesn't sell as quickly as you thought it would.

Remember, you'll have to be realistic when determining how long it will take your home to sell. But a good agent will be able to give you a better idea of how long it will take!

A friendly reminder to go through life unapologetically

As long as you are happy with your life, that is all that matters.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Moving with kids can be stressful for everyone.

One way to help the kids feel involved is to show them the home before you move in.

This allows them to feel like they were a part of the process, and less overwhelmed when it comes time to move.

Which means that there's less stress come move-in day!

A little reminder to start your week off right.

I hope you all have an amazing week!

When listing your home, your agent should recommend a listing price.

As sellers, you shouldn't be afraid to ask how they came to that number. It can help you understand what other homes have sold for, and why yours could be more or less expensive.

In the end, your agent should always be open to your questions!

There are 3 things that every agent should be doing to make sure your home is properly advertised when it's listed.

1. Make sure to start a social media campaign so they can share your home with all their followers

2. Post your listing video on their YouTube page to catch the attention of those browsing YouTube

3. Use paid ads to get your home in front of individuals outside of their sphere of influence

Be sure to ask your agent what they will do to advertise your home, as what they decide to do can impact how many people see your home!

Happy New Year, everyone!

Here's to all the great things to come in 2022!

#2022

When viewing a home, don't be shy to ask your agent what comes with the house.

Often, you'll find it may be more than what you would initially assume!

This quote is fitting given that everyone typically sets their new years resolutions on New Years!

Do you set new goals each year?

If so, let me know your new years resolutions in the comments below!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I hope you're spending today surrounded by those you love and that all the kids are enjoying Santa's presents!

Did you know that you can decide if you don't want an open house when listing your home?

That's right! Be sure to talk to your agent as they should always have your best interest in mind.

Of course, with the pandemic, many agents are not allowed to do open houses for safety reasons! But once they are allowed again, the decision is yours at the end of the day!

There's one major advantage of selling your home in the winter months, and that is, only individuals who are truly looking to buy are house hunting!

This means you won't have to deal with tons of people coming through your home who are just looking.

With Christmas being right around the corner, I thought I'd share a quote about the happiness (and mess) that is Christmas morning.

Let me know your Christmas morning tradition in the comments below!

When buying a home, it's often a good idea to ask your agent why the sellers might be moving.

Now while your agent may not have the answer, the listing agent may be able to tell them!

Knowing this will give you insight into the home, location and neighbourhood!

One of the most common questions that I hear from buyers is "how do I stay on budget while buying a home?"

The best way to stay on budget would be to make sure you have enough money to afford the home.

So when determining if you can afford a home, make sure you calculate your monthly expenses.

Make sure this includes your current monthly expenses - so you will be aware of how much you actually have left in the end.

In the spirit of new years resolutions coming up, I think it's fitting to share a quote about goals!

How high will you be setting your goals this year?

One of the main things that buyers look for in a home is extra storage space.

Taking the time to clean out your closets and cabinets so they're not full will help to create the illusion that your home has lots of room for storage.

The extra storage room is always a selling feature for prospective buyers!

As buyers, you shouldn't be so quick to skip out on a home inspection.

Home inspections can show you any potential issues that you may have with the home down the road.

Always ask your agent whether they recommend you move forward without and inspection, they will know the property the best!

A little reminder so that you don't forget what's important in life.

Have a great week everyone!

When it comes to down payments, the best advice will come from your Realtor!

Be sure to ask your agent how much you're required to put down and how that could affect whether your offer is accepted - especially in a multiple offer situation.