Suzanne's Truths

 As of March 1, 2006, every home in Ontario is required to have working smoke alarms on every storey or level, including basements. Non-compliance with the Ontario Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000 for homeowners, tenants and individual landlords, and up to $100,000 for corporations.

    
Insurance Crackdown    

   Insurance Industry is cracking down on Key components in YOUR home, that
   could impact your saleability.

Does Your Home Have Aluminum Wiring?
   Acquiring insurance on homes with aluminium  wiring may require a specific certificate stating 
   that the Aluminium wiring has been inspected by a qualified  electrical inspector. This certificate
   may have to be ordered and paid for by the owner (seller) of the home. This eventually  may be
   a requirement on renewal of home owner’s policies as well. 
   ESA ( Electrical Safety Association)   1-877-372-7233
   The Insurance Bureau       web site
   ESA                               web site


Did You Know?

* That over 75% of Canadians will look on the internet when considering a sale or 
   Purchase of Real Estate

* That Technology is here to stay, it's a key component of all good Marketing
   Plans

* That Monster Teams selling your home, will not bring better results, just
   less Personal Service, more people to answer to and have repetitive 
   conversations with, and more of the feeling of being a statistic instead of a
   valued client.

* You do not have to be #1 , to be a successful Realtor. There's only one way
   to go from the Top, the pressure is enormous and is ultimately passed on
   to the clients.

* A successful Realtor is one that puts their client first by listening, advising  & 
    educating  their clients to make good, sound decisions that lead to stress 
   free closings &, happy clients that recommend other clients , that recomend
   other clients.  By focusing first and formost on the clients needs, success will
   follow on it's own.

* Overpricing a home with the intention of negotiating does not get your home
   sold; price is 90% of Marketing. Ads and signs alone will not sell your home.
   Salespeople do.

* Listing with a Realtor that Overprices your home to get your business, will not
   get you SOLD. It just gives you unrealistic expectations and ultimately
   disappointments.  Buyers educate themselves about home values and know the
   difference.