Jennifer Zammit's (zammj) Blog

Today I was browsing through listings with a client. In the Remarks section of the MLS is said " Light fixtures in the basement and tree in front yard are excluded". I had to laugh because I've heard so many people laugh and grumble about that and I know it sounds weird but I have to admit - I am...

Hiring a good moving company can take some of the hassle and stress out of your moving day. Moving companies provide a variety of services for a range of fees, so it's a good idea to talk with different movers to compare their services. To find the best movers in your area, ask friends and famil...

10 Tips for Mastering Phone Etiquette You use the phone everyday in real estate but could you be turning off potential customers with your poor phone etiquette? Follow these basic strategies to make sure your phone behavior is up to par. ."   In fact, 68 percent of Americans say they observe poor...

Removing A Burn Mark From Carpet  A small burn mark can be removed with the help of a disposable razor. Just razor out the area and level it by grazing around the burnt area. If your rug is very fluffy, cut a little fur from the area that is hidden or out of sight. After you have cut enough, past...

Painting is a great way to refresh the looks of a room. Sometimes when a home is being prepared for sale, the dark colours can be daunting. People are keen about painting the walls of their home on their own, without hiring a professional. In this case, majority of them accomplish the task in a h...

Recently a younger friend of mine (and I'm talking in her fifties) was diagnosed with cataracts and has to have them removed. She drives a lot for her business and the doctor told her she should be wearing good quality sunglasses to protect her eye outside. I know we drive a lot as well. Here is ...

With the dog days of summer comes a hot-weather interpretation of "business casual" at some offices: midriff-baring tops and mini skirts on women and flip-flops and T-shirts on men. After more than a decade of business casual dress codes at most accounting firms and other companies, employers are...

  Jennifer Zammit, A.C.C.I.Office: 519 649-6900Cell: 519-933-5201jenniferzammit@realtyexecutives.comrealtyexecutiveselite.com I can grant a wish! Dear Homebuyer/Homeowner, I'm not a genie, and I don't possess a magic lantern. However, I have learned the importance of creating a clear expectation ...

You may think that, once the home is conditioned and priced properly, that just about any agent can do the job. Well, I'd like to raise my hand and volunteer to explain why you need to be as careful about choosing your real estate agent as you are about choosing the price or staging efforts for ...

  Dear Homebuyer Chances are, if you pick up a local newspaper, glance at a "Homes For Sale" magazine or search the Internet, you'll see our constant promotions and marketing efforts. Each year, we plan a campaign to be sure that buyers and sellers know the good work we do here at REALTY EXECUTIV...