First Time Buyers

Buying a home can be a highly emotional experience, and REALTORS® who work with first-time buyers often find themselves tempering their clients’ dreams with a dose of reality.

First-time buyers are eager to go out and look at houses, but sometimes you need to slow them down and find out what they can actually afford. Some people haven’t been in the real estate market for so long, it’s almost like they’re first-time buyers.  

Working with first-time buyers isn’t just about selling. A great deal of educating must be done because members of the public often don’t know much about listings on a real estate board’s MLS® or understand the concepts of agency or broker of record.

Working with first-time buyers can pose challenges, but the process is enjoyable overall.It’s a lot like being a psychologist. You can’t use the same approach with every person. Adjust your approach based on their needs and personalities.

"in business for 33 years and counting"

"service sells"

when you call me, you speak to me!

Patricia Katz, Broker SRES

pkatz@sutton.com

Office/pager: 416-966-0300

Cell: 416-879-2094

TREB Market Watch - February 2014

Status Certificate - Sellers & Buyers need to understand

Check the status certificate before buying or selling a condominium 

When buying or selling a re-sale condominium, the most important document in the deal is the status certificate. It answers important questions that matter to most buyers, such as:

·         Do I own the parking or locker unit?

·         Are pets permitted in the building?

·         When is the pool open for swimming?

·         How much money is in the reserve fund to look after future repairs?

·         Are there any special assessments being charged because there is not enough money to pay for needed repairs right now?

·         Is anyone suing the condominium and is there enough insurance to pay for it? For example, someone slipped on the ice that was not properly cleared

·         Who is the property manager, providing guidance to the board of directors?

Most condominium deals are conditional upon the buyer's lawyer being satisfied after reviewing all of the condominium documents, including the status certificate, the declaration, by laws, rules, most recent budget and reserve fund study completed by the condominium corporation. Even though lawyers are not accountants or engineers, they are asked to provide an opinion to the buyers as to the financial well being of the building.

Status Certificate cost: approximately $100 - $200

I will order the status certificate for my clients and deliver it to your lawyer!

for more information: pkatz@sutton.com

Patricia

Office/Pager: 416-966-0300

Cell: 416-879-2094

"when you call me, you speak to me"

Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage

358 Davenport Rd.,

"Designers Walk"

Toronto, ON

KENSINGTON MARKET LOFTS & FREEHOLD HOME SALES & RENTALS IN 2013

KENSINGTON MARKET BOUNDARIES: 
north - College St.
south - Dundas St. W.
east - Spadina Ave.
west- Bathurst St.

SALES IN THE BALDWIN & NASSAU CONDO BUILDINGS IN 2013

• Selling Price Range: $325,000 - $659,000
• Rentals: $1750- $2800

Still a desireable development in the heart of the famed heritage location of the Kensington Market!

Abundant new condos being developed in the downtown core!

• Parking spot for purchase in a condo: approx $20,000 - $40,000
• Outside Locker for purchase in a condo: approx $2,000 - $4,000

 
 

 

Residential Freehold Sales (Homes)
in the Kensington Market Neighbourhood in 2013

• Selling Price range: $510,000 - $991,800

For any information regarding properties in the Kensington Market, I may be contacted via email: pkatz@sutton.com

• office/pager: 416-966-0300
• cell: 416-879-2094

"when you call me, you speak to me"

Patricia Katz, Broker, SRES
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage
"Designers Walk"
358 Davenport Rd., 
Toronto, ON M5R 1K6