Much More Than a Representative

We often associate the real estate agent profession to the one of salesperson.Yet, the agent is a lot more than a representative.Boasting certified education and a sound knowledge of the market, he is first and foremost an advisor, helping his clients make enlightened decisions.

The LISTING agent, who represents the owner-vendor,visits the property, produces a comparative market anlysis, prepares advertising strategies and gives great exposure to the property by listing it in a database, exclusive to real estate agents ahd brokers. He also manages showings, offers to purchase, counter-offers and legal documents, while coordinating the deed of sale signature.

As for the SELLING agent, he helps the buyer identify his needs and target the properties that suit him with a database exclusive to real estate agents and brokers.He then helps his client during showings, objectively analyzes properties and assists him during every step of the transaction , including the visit at the notary's office.

Fabienne Malenfant
Relationist
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Much More Than a Representative, courtesy of the Collège de l'Immobilier du Québec

Home ownership in Canada ,more affordable

Agents by Sector found this great article :

RBC Economics says home ownership in Canada became more affordable for the fifth straight quarter.
Senior RBC economist Robert Hogue says in a statement that home affordability level has now been restored to pre-housing boom levels. But Hogue adds the "recuperative phase of the affordability cycle seems to be drawing to a close."
He says housing prices are firming up in many parts of the country and mortgage rates no longer trending downward.
The RBC index examines the proportion of pre-tax household income needed to service the costs of owning a home.
During the second quarter, the index fell to 39.1 per cent for a detached bungalow, 31.5 per cent for a standard townhouse, 26.9 per cent for a standard condo and 44.4 per cent for a standard two-storey home.
Hogue says the levelling off of home affordability is "not expected to stop the impressive resurgence in the housing market."
"Supply of properties for sale is dropping as demand bounces back, which is working to heat up prices again in many parts of the country."

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The above article is from The Canadian Press, (September 09 edition)