Darren PapineauApr 271 minShould You Worry about Competing Listings? Imagine you've been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you're finally ready to pull the trigger and list it. But, just as...
Darren PapineauApr 42 minWhen to Increase your Budget when Shopping for a HomeWhen you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price...
Darren PapineauFeb 222 minSelling Later in the Year? Start the Process Now Imagine you want to take the “trip of a lifetime” this fall. Would you leave it until the summer to start planning, booking dates, and...
Darren PapineauJan 241 minThe Role of Carrying Costs when Buying a New HomeWhen searching for a new home, many buyers will focus only on the list price and what they may need to offer to get the property. For...
Darren PapineauJan 122 minDeadline for Moving?Imagine if, for whatever reason, you suddenly needed to find and buy a new home in a hurry. What if you had just a few weeks? If you’re...
Darren PapineauDec 30, 20212 min5 Tips for Preparing for an Early-in-the-Year SaleThere are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year. Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons,...
Darren PapineauDec 1, 20211 minGetting the “Inside Scoop” on a ListingThroughout the history of journalism, reporters would pride themselves on getting the “inside scoop” on a story. In fact, that’s where...
Darren PapineauNov 24, 20212 min“Non-Market” Reasons Why it Might Be the Ideal Time to SellWhen considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or...
Darren PapineauNov 16, 20211 minPaperwork to Get Together in Preparation for Selling Your HomeWhen preparing your home for sale, you need to fix things up, declutter, perhaps slap a fresh coat of paint on a few walls. That’s all...
Darren PapineauNov 1, 20211 minHow to Determine the Best Features of your Home What is it about your property that stands out? What will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing features?...
Darren PapineauOct 20, 20212 min4 Reasons Why Buyers Get Turned Off by an Otherwise Ideal PropertyWhen prospective buyers view your property, you hope they will think it’s the perfect fit for them. It might well be. However, there are...
Darren PapineauOct 4, 20212 minShould You Accept the Highest Offer for Your Home?Imagine a kid running a lemonade stand. He’s selling his product for 25 cents a cup. He’s doing okay. Sales are good. Then someone comes...
Darren PapineauSep 20, 20211 minWhat to Look for when Watching a Virtual TourWalk-through videos are becoming increasingly popular. The seller’s agent simply films a tour of a home, often including commentary, and...
Darren PapineauAug 17, 20212 minEasy Ways to Keep your Home “Show Ready” when SellingAfter your home has been cleaned from top to bottom, it’s natural to want it to stay that way. Don’t you wish you could just wave a magic...
Darren PapineauAug 4, 20211 minPulling Together the Records you Need when SellingImagine you’re viewing a home for sale. You venture to the basement, check out the furnace room, and notice the water heater. Is it owned...
Darren PapineauJul 9, 20211 minWhen You Can’t Paint Them All: Prioritizing RoomsAs you may know, a fresh coat of paint is an inexpensive way to make your home look great to buyers. But, what if you don’t have time to...
Darren PapineauJul 2, 20211 minWill You Need to Lower Your Price to Sell Your Home Quickly?If you want to sell an item quickly—say, a couch—you can post it online, stick a super-low price tag on it and, chances are, it will be...
Darren PapineauJun 8, 20211 minKitchen Improvements for under $100Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout dinner with the family? Obviously you’re not going...
Darren PapineauJun 1, 20212 minHow Important are Good Listing Photos?There are two trends impacting real estate photography that you should know about if you’re thinking of selling this year. First, more...
Darren PapineauMay 5, 20211 minIs Getting into your “Dream” Neighbourhood Doable?Is there a neighbourhood you drive through occasionally and think, “Wow. I’d love to live here. What a fantastic area”? Why don’t you...