by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Jul 5, 2006 | Buying, Working with Brokers
I recently was in a situation where my clients were given the wrong information about the condo that they were going to buy. The promise to purchase was agreed upon and we were just waiting to meet at the notary for the closing. When my clients went to their...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 20, 2006 | Buying, Working with Brokers
No realty fee in Montreal? I say now, why would you want that? If someone can’t even negotiate their own worth, how do you think they are going to stand up and have the power to negotiate your deal and leave money on the table? Hmmm, that is something to ponder....
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 13, 2006 | Working with Brokers
Are you all confused as to where to buy, what you want and where to begin? It can be daunting to start looking for a home. It’ s hard to know what to focus on.Here are some helpful hints to set you straight so you don’t drive your realtor mad: 1. Know your...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 11, 2006 | Working with Brokers
Created in 1954, the Greater Montréal Real Estate Board (GMREB) is a not-for-profit association that represents almost all of the 10,000 real estate brokers in the Montréal Metropolitan Area. The GMREB is the second largest real estate board in Canada and one of the...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Apr 6, 2006 | Buying, Working with Brokers
How to know a house sold in Montreal? There is one easy way to find out, ask your local realtor. A realtor has in their database all the information of active, sold and expired listings.We can search specific dates, streets, and features for any type of property that...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Mar 7, 2006 | Working with Brokers
Amortization: The period of time, often a maximum of 25 years, required to reduce the mortgage debt to zero when all regular blended payments are made on time and provided the terms (payment and interest rate) remain the same. Appraisal: A process for estimating the...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Mar 2, 2006 | Working with Brokers
If you are planning to purchase a home, you will be faced with many decisions. What comes first buying the next home or selling your present home? What is your price range? What will be the location, size and style of your next home? Before getting the answers to...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Feb 17, 2006 | Working with Brokers
If you decide to not work with an agent, are you really saving money? 1. The vendor has already signed an agreement with the broker for a predetermined fee. This fee is paid by the vendor not the buyer (you). 2. If you do not have an agent working with you, the...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Feb 14, 2006 | Working with Brokers
Professional liability insurance offers additional protection to consumers who are victims of a fault, error, negligence or omission on the part of the broker or agent in the course of his professional activities. The insurance coverage is at least $100,000 per claim,...
by Jennifer Lynn Walker | Feb 14, 2006 | Working with Brokers
Any broker or agent who does not act in accordance with the Act and the regulations governing the profession could be summoned to appear before the Association’s Discipline Committee, which has the authority to impose fines, suspend violators or even revoke their...
