As soon as they phone on your listing, do you run to show the property?  Do you ask any qualifying questions?   Can you afford it?  Have you been qualified by a Lender.  When do you need to move. Are you under contract [Buyer's Agency Agreement] with another Broker?   Hi there can you show me that listing by the water? No Problem,  Are you working with an agent? Yes I am. She is in Toronto but she's unavailable right now. Are you going to have her show you the property?  Can't you just show me and I can talk to her? How about I will show you and you can sign a Buyers Representation Agreement. If you want the property I will be your agent just for that property. Well that won't work for me.... Well neither will me showing you the property,  without a written agreement. OH SNAP! ..because... 04/30/2014

Million Dollar View Of Lake Ontario And DownTown Toronto. Park Lake Residences, Lake Shore at Ellis Ave., High Park. Situated at Humber Bay east of the Humber River Bridge, almost a thousand square feet of Hardwood Floors And Ceramic/Glass Back Splash Offset The Floor To Ceiling Glass That Draw Your gaze. Upgraded Cabinets, Under Mounted Lights and double sink. Superior bathroom granite & marble floor trim add to your ambiance and a hotel lifestyle.  Lower the full length roller blinds to dim the morning sunrise, Have coffee on your outdoor Open Air Balcony Overlooking The Lake. Virtual Tour has incredible time lapse city view sequence. Click here to connect with additional picture gallery If you would like a private showing, make an appointment by calling 627 218 2414 04/17/2014

If you want  Tenants, you need to ask the Right Tenant Questions....You may not ask  Do you want Kids? What is your ethnic back ground? Are you Gay or Lesbian? What is your religious Back ground? Or you will land at the Human Right Tribunal.   You may ask What is your income? Where do you work? How many people will be living here and what are their names? Do you have pets? Do you smoke? Will you be operating a home based business? What do you do when you can't sleep? You could ask;Tell me about yourself and watch their voluntary disclosures.Remind them you need references, a credit bureau and you will be making enquiries. You can ask for First and Last Month's Rent No Key Money  No Security Deposits No Cleaning Deposits No 3, 4 or 6 months in advance because they are new to Canada.  An... 03/08/2014

When making a multiple offer on a property, we have a form available to Realtors, for the seller to sign, that they have actually seen your offer to purchase. This may not neccessarily get you a sign back, or counter offer, but at least will know for sure that they have been presented your offer. I recommend making your offer in person, not by fax or email, and attend with me at the house for the Offer Presentation.   I would like you to obtain and include a Letter of Capacity from your bank, that you have the funds and ability to close on this purchase.  This will make a difference when compared to other people who are all conditional upon financing and have other obstacles to overcome, like the sale of a property. I would like to work with you to make it simple to get your next home. ... 12/16/2013

You want your home sold. You want Buyers to see the value of your home. You negotiate aggressively for the best commission deal.  Buyers want Pictures, Video, Floorplans and details. Here is a SAMPLE ad of mine from earlier in 2013 for a condo at Humber Bay Shore, Toronto, ON. Your Pied a Terre in the City.A newly built and Freshly Painted Two bedroom Suite with two spacious bathroom at the luxurious Park Lake Residences, located at Lake Shore and Ellis Ave., right at Sunnyside Beach.This building is a two tower structure with a centre podium that houses an open air terrace for BBQ's and Lounging. Sight lines are to Humber Bay Shore, the bay, The Humber River Bridge, The North Views include dramatic vista of High Park. There is a strong management team in place here with a Large Reserv... 11/12/2013

Why should having your own home be important to you? It's where you will be raising a family; having your own place where you decorate the nursery to suit your taste, host the family annual BBQ's in your yard. Its the door casing in the kitchen that marks everyone's height on their birthday. Its the house that facilitates borrowing for that future wedding, provides for the bride on the staircase photo opportunity, pays the university tuition, plan for your retirement, borrow for an annuity or investment property.     If you could - What would your 55 year old self tell your 25 year old self about the benefits of Home Ownership? What advice would you offer?   You work hard and have many achievements. Now you need something different. https://Bit.Ly/GetDave Your needs have changed.   Call... 10/09/2013

I drove past that for sale sign and picked it myself!   I go to Sobey's and select my grocery purchase.   I fill my cart; wait in the self checkout line, bag my own groceries, pay by card and leave.  Where was my discount?   Who started this SELF REPRESENTED Nonsense... I filled my own shopping cart at STAPLES. Now you do the paperwork but I want CASH BACK? Try that at your Bank for a mortgage! You're doing your own appraisal? How about the dentist? Your own fillings?  When you are closing a real estate transaction; tell your lawyer you will handling FAXING and Delivering documents yourself to save on courier fees.  No, I don't want anything explained; because "We know it all! We read it online."   The people with the highest interest in the outcome of the checkout process are the very... 07/26/2013