Buying & Selling a Home for Canadians for Dummies - Softcover

Tony Ioannou Sarah Daniels; Sarah Daniels

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9780470964026: Buying & Selling a Home for Canadians for Dummies

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ISBN 10: 0470964022 ISBN 13: 9780470964026

Publisher: For Dummies, 2011

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Buying and selling a home are the biggest financial transactions most people will ever tackle. Well, help has arrived. This revised edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies prepares you to get what you need and want when buying a new home or selling the one you're in. Everything from arranging your finances and hiring an agent, to inspecting prospective homes and assessing home values, to making or fielding offers is presented in a clear and humorous way to help you get the most out of the process.

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From the Back Cover:

"This is an excellent guide for all Canadians."
—HGTV.ca

Discover your "home sweet home" with this friendly guide

Buying a house is one of the most costly investments you'll ever make. Likewise, getting the best price when you sell can move you up and into something better. Whether you're in a buyer's or seller's market, this comprehensive guide has you covered, providing insider tips that ensure your real estate experience is stress-free and rewarding.

Understand your mortgage options — calculate what size mortgage you can get, consider working with a mortgage broker, and choose the mortgage type that is right for you
Assemble your real-estate team — know what questions to ask prospective real estate agents, investigate what a lawyer does for you, and select a reliable inspector
Find the perfect property — consider condos and houses, new and resale, rank the features you need in a home, and figure out if a home is a fixer-upper or a money pit
Make your home shine — discover which renovations increase your home's value, hold a successful open house, and explore proven marketing methods that get your home noticed
Negotiate a fair deal whether buying or selling — ensure the price is right, know how to deal with multiple offers, and understand all the terms and conditions

Open the book and find:

What to look for when viewing a home
Detailed information for condo buyers and sellers
All the hidden costs in buying and selling a property
Estimates for home repairs and renovations
Signs that a neighborhood is improving or on the decline
Ways to protect and maintain your investment
Whether to sell with a commission- based or flat-fee agent
If you should sell before you buy or vice versa

Learn to:

Select a mortgage type that works for you
Negotiate your way to the best deal
Price your house to sell
Make your home attractive to buyers

About the Author:

Tony Ioannou has worked in Canadian real estate for more than 25 years and is a senior associate and manager with Dexter Associates Realty.

Sarah Daniels is a Realtor in the Greater Vancouver area, and is the author of Welcome Home: Insider Secrets for Buying or Selling Your Property.

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