Kenora Home & Cottage Realty

We understand that selling your home or cottage is one of the largest financial transactions you'll ever make. At Kenora Home & Cottage Realty we are committed to making that transaction as seamless and stress-free as possible. With years of experience in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods real estate market, we have the committed, knowledgeable and trusted professionals that will guide you through the process. We know the real estate market in our area and we understand its changing real estate values. Here are some of the reasons you should work with a realtor to sell your home:

• You won’t need to know everything about selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. Realtors are required to take continuing education in order to stay abreast of all the latest developments with respect to the complex laws and regulations in real estate.
• Statistics show that your agent will obtain a greater net amount for you, even after real estate fees, than if you try to sell your property privately . . . and we do all the work.
• Your agent will use his or her expertise in the home selling process to advise you of your rights, options and obligations.
• Our realtors are on call and usually available seven days a week to show your property.
• Agents take the ‘spam’ out of your property showings. They’ll identify the serious buyers and weed out the ‘lookie loos’.
• Your realtor knows your neighbourhood and will assess market conditions and property values. They can identify comparable sales and provide these facts to you.
• Your real estate agent will use their experience and training to help you determine and negotiate the right price and devise an effective marketing strategy.
• Your real estate agent will expose your property to as many qualified potential buyers as possible.
• Your agent will promote your property using ads, signs, websites, open houses and other proven techniques.
• Your real estate agent will promote your property’s benefits to all sales representatives in our company, and in our community, mobilizing the selling efforts of all, as well as reaching out to the world via realtor.ca (formerly the Multiple Listing Service)
• Negotiating price is an art. Your agent will negotiate objectively in order to get the best possible price for your home or cottage.
• Your realtor is accustomed to handling the volumes of paperwork involved in a transaction and is trained to put together a legally binding contract.
• Many questions can arise that were overlooked in the excitement of closing. Our agents remain available and are ready to assist before, during and after the transaction.

Prices are determined by the marketplace, not by emotional attachment to property. Using our knowledge of the current market conditions, we will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that will help establish a realistic price range.

Are you ready to market your home or cottage? Take a look at your property through a Buyer’s eyes. Be sure to look inside and out - you may be surprised at what you find! Take notes and act on them. An empty job-jar can be your best friend. Think of what you like to see when viewing a property, or better yet what you don’t like to see. First impressions are important. Don't hide clutter – remove it. Buyers look everywhere! We have information that could help you put your home in the best light. Call or email us for details.

After your realtor has made a thorough inspection of your property, completed the market evaluation and developed a marketing plan, it is time to list your home or cottage. This consists of completing a number of documents, including the Listing Agreement, all of which will be clearly explained to you . Call or email us for details.

History has shown that a property with a décor that appeals to the average buyer is likely to sell faster and often for more than an unstaged property. You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression! Staging a home or cottage has become a very valuable tool in today’s real estate market and understanding the difference between staging and getting your property ready for the market can affect your bottom line. We can help you to understand the difference. Call or email us for details.

Selling your home or cottage should be as stress free and seamless as possible. As professional realtors at Kenora Home & Cottage Realty, we listen to you and make sure we understand your needs. We will market your property so that you can avoid the many financial and emotional pitfalls associated with attempting to sell your home or cottage privately. The majority of buyers start their search on MLS (Multiple Listings Service — realtor.ca). Kenora Home & Cottage Realty uses MLS extensively to market properties and encourages other real estate agents to show your property. The MLS will reach your buyer, whether in Texas or Winnipeg, providing worldwide exposure for your property. Our marketing methods provide maximum exposure, identifying qualified buyers and matching them to your property. The end result will be your property selling in a realistic time period for the best possible value. Leave the hard work to the professionals so you and your family can look forward to what is important to you - your next move! Call or email us for details.

A Kenora Home & Cottage realtor will assist in reviewing and negotiating all Offers in order to reach an agreement with favourable terms and conditions that protect you. We monitor all time sensitive issues, keeping you fully informed of the progress of all aspects of the transaction, thus ensuring a successful sale.

Congratulations! We have successfully worked together to arrive at this final step. The reward is just around the corner, so we can’t drop the ball now. You must begin preparation for your move weeks before your possession date. Moving requires extensive planning and we have the checklists, phone numbers, email addresses and other contact information you need. This step is part of our proven systems - we make it easy for you. Thank you for placing your trust in Kenora Home & Cottage Realty.