About RE/MAX and its Kamloops Real Estate Agents
RE/MAX International oversees a network of more than 120,000 agents in more than 65 countries. The RE/MAX network is made up of more than 70 regions, varying in size from a metropolitan area to an entire country. Over 70% of RE/MAX agents' business comes from repeat business or referrals from past customers and friends - more than twice the industry average. RE/MAX agents competently control the market programs for each of their listings. RE/MAX agents make a personal financial investment in every listing. The average RE/MAX agent outsells the competition by an incredible 3 to 1. Community involvement is highly valued at all levels of the RE/MAX organization - from individual associates to RE/MAX offices, regions, and RE/MAX International. The RE/MAX organization has been the official real estate sponsor of Children's Miracle Network since 1992. The Applegath Group sponsor's the Children's Miracle Network every sale they do. All of RE/MAX commitment to the community is serving the public beyond its real estate needs. |
To Our Clients
There is a need among today's buyers and homeowners for straight talk and sound advice on buying and selling. Home ownership is a major decision in our lives. It's not just a shelter or another investment. It's your dream coming to life, in flower gardens and family rooms, backyard barbecues and home-cooked Sunday dinners. It's the place we raise our children, celebrate friends and family, and nurture ourselves. It's also a place of business that needs to feel successful and peaceful. It's easy to see why buying or selling a home can often be an emotionally charged, potentially overwhelming process. Helping people through the process of buying a home ranks among our clients most important experiences so we approach our task with sensitivity, concern and professional competence. Over and over, we in The Applegath Group find that our policy of conducting a diligent search of all available properties and reviewing it in detail with the buyer reduces the time spent on trial and error and leads to a faster purchase, at a better price and with less inconvenience to our buyer. Thank you for this opportunity. Our presentation is a measure of the quality of service which you can expect from us until you have purchased your home. It is another reason why RE/MAX stands "Above the Crowd"! |
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Could You Sell Your Own Home?
Of Course You Could
Whether you should or whether you'd want to will depend largely on your answers to the following questions. 1. Are you familiar enough with the ever changing real estate market to evaluate your home properly and market it at a price that will be attractive to both yourself and prospective buyers? 2. Do you have sufficient knowledge of the many laws and regulations that affect property ownership? 3. Do you have the skills to advertise and market your property effectively? Do you know how much advertising costs, and where to advertise for the best exposure? 4. Are you a good negotiator? Will you be unnerved - or offended - by aggressive buyers looking for bargains? 5. Do you know that all British Columbia real estate property purchasers must pay a government Property Purchase Tax? Do you know how much? 6. Do you have the time to show your home to all prospects at any time of the day, evening or weekend? If you take a day or evening off, will you miss the one big chance you have for a sale? 7. When the door bell rings with a "prospect", can you determine if he is serious or merely making frivolous inquiries? Further, would you be able to determine and protect yourself if the "prospect" is really a thief or con artist? 8. Can you qualify the buyer's financial capability, and do you have the necessary contacts to help a prospect arrange a needed mortgage? 9. After you have totaled your "time expenses", the cost of your advertising, loss of privacy and possible frustration, will you really have "saved" money by selling your home yourself? We can confidently answer "YES" to the first eight questions, only you can answer question 9. |
Selecting a Real Estate Agent
You should select an agent based on credentials. Pricing your home requires research and a thorough market analysis to determine the realistic value of your home in today's market. You should feel confident in the Real Estate Agent you select. A properly marketed property will produce a positive end result. Ensure that other real estate professionals will enjoy the opportunity to work with the Real Estate Agent you choose to list your property. Should you list with us, we know that;
Selling your home is a major financial decision. We hope that this information will prove helpful when you select the agent TO BE responsible for this task. We would like to add you to our list of satisfied clients. |
Why should you use Our Group vs. a single Real Estate Agents?
You receive the benefit of an entire group of professionals working for you vs. a single Real Estate Agent. A group member is always available to assist you. Our group specializes in every aspect of the home buying and selling process from advertising to completion (and even after closing). Each group member is a master of their speciality. The Applegath Group's unlicensed office manager constantly assists in taking care of the details required to bring your purchase or sale to completion. They are available while the other group specialists are working for you out in the field. The Applegath Group strives towards a goal that ensures a high level of service. Client interests are our priority. The Applegath Group has specialized, highly motivated personnel ready to work with you. The Benefits To You: We work with you to price your home correctly. A properly priced listing will result in a higher selling price in less time. We work in a professional manner to remove the stress and make your real estate transaction an enjoyable trouble-free experience. We will ensure that qualified buyers view your property. |
Real Estate Agent Comparison
There are some things you should know about your Real Estate Agent prior to listing your home for sale. Working with experienced professionals who understand your needs, and have the experience to market, sell and complete your property transaction successfully is of primary importance. Ask us and two other Real Estate Agents the following questions to determine who is the best Real Estate Agent for you: Number of years of sales experience? Do you have an assistant to help you with the multitude of details associated with each real estate transaction? Can you provide me with testimonials? Do you have a full time buyer's agent to show my home? What percentage of market share does your brokerage produce? What is your list price to sale price ratio? What is the average number of days on the market it takes to sell your listings? |
Pricing Information
Selling your home quickly Advertised Selling Price
Price your home too high . . . and it won't sell. Price your home at fair market value We strive to get you the most money, In the shortest time, with minimal disruption to your lifestyle! When determining the price of your home, our role, as your real estate agent is
The market determines the value.
One other point to remember is . . .
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Where do buyers come from?
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Real Estate Agents and the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association's MLSฎ system 40%
Your teamwork is necessary for a successful sale Keep your home in showcase condition and provide easy access for potential buyers.
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TIPS: Add considerable value to your home
without breaking the bank.
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Make your kitchen really cook The kitchen is still considered the heart of the home. Potential buyers make a beeline for this room when they first view a home for sale. Add new cabinet door handles and update old lighting with brighter, more energy-efficient fixtures. If you have a slightly larger budget, you can give the cabinets themselves a makeover. Look into hiring a re-facing company rather than buying a whole new cabinet system. Many companies remove cabinet doors and drawers, refinish the cabinet boxes then add brand new doors and drawers. With a fresh coat of paint your cabinets will look new! Give your appliances a facelift If your kitchen appliances don't match, order new doors or face panels for them. For example many dishwasher panels are white on one side and black on the other. The more cohesive the kitchen appears, the better your resale price looks! Buff up the Bath Next to the kitchen, bathrooms are often the most important rooms to update. They too can be improved without a lot of cash. Even simple things like a new toilet seat and a pedestal sink are pretty easy for homeowners to install and they make a big difference in the look of the bath. Replacing old, discoloured bathroom floor with east-to-apply vinyl tiles or a small sheet of vinyl can make a huge difference. If your tub and shower are looking dingy, consider re-grouting the tile and replacing any chipped tiles. A one-piece tub and shower surround can be a quick and reasonably inexpensive fix for your bathroom. At the very least a 50/50 bleach/water mixture will eliminate the discolouration of the caulking around a bathtub. Every little bit helps! Set up your Storage Tidy up the garage area; make sure the door opener is in safe operating condition. Old houses, particularly, are notorious for their lack of closet space. If you have cramped storage areas adding a do-it-yourself wire and laminate closet system to bedrooms, pantries and entry closets is the way to go. If your home is cluttered, consider a storage locker for items that may be removed. A home that feels spacious will be more appealing to a potential buyer. Mind the Mechanics Spending a few bucks on nitty-gritty stuff is very often worthwhile. For example, hire an electrician and plumber for a couple of hours to look over your electrical services, wrap or fix loose wires, fix any faulty outlets, and check for and fix any water leaks. Those details tell a buyer that someone has really taken care of the home and can really influence its sale price. Under the Foot Carpeting is another detail that can quickly update a home and make it look cleaner. A professional carpet cleaning is an inexpensive investment, especially if your rugs are in good shape and are neutral colors. Let There Be Light Wash windows, replace any broken windows screens. If you have boring recessed lights in your dining and living rooms, consider replacing one of the room's lights with an eye-catching chandelier. Home stores offer a wide range of inexpensive, but nice looking, ceiling fixtures. If you have a ceiling fan and light, you can also buy replacement blades to update the fixture's look. Change the light bulbs to high intensity bulbs for extra brightness. Reframe Your Entry Do you have a flimsy little knob on your main entry door? If so, spring for a substantial-looking handle-and-lock set. A nice big piece of hardware on the front door signals to newcomers that this is a solid home. Lube/oil hinges, to avoid a buyer taking note of a squeaky door. Paint front door and exterior door if necessary. Consider Curb Appeal Although it sounds obvious, a nicely mowed lawn, a few well-placed shrubs and flowers, a swept walkway makes a great first impression. Install some new sod, plant a few evergreen shrubs and give your front yard a good cleanup. Reattach or replace any missing downspouts. These kinds of changes can instantly change people's perception of your home and therefore increase its value. Update Paint Refreshing the interior walls with some updated colours can add new flare and fresh clean look for potential buyers. Depersonalize Your Home Removing personal items such as family pictures, paintings, trophies etc. can allow the buyer to visualize themselves in this space. |
Preparing your home for a showing
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Buying a home is usually an emotional experience. People make the decision to purchase based upon their "feelings". Get the competitive edge when you make the improvements necessary to generate demand for your house. Now it's time for you to sell, you will want to think of your property in a different way. See it through a buyer's eye. Here is a list of suggestions for creating a favorable first impression for the outside/yard Area:
Here is a list of suggestions for creating a favorable first impression for the inside:
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Your Homes Favourite Features
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You know your home best. Write down a few of your favourite features about your home. We will use these features to market your home to the buyers market.
What improvements have been made that would appeal to a buyer?
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Preparing for Listing with the Applegath Group
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Items that we will need to review during your meeting:
If you have any questions please contact us. |
Sellers Expense Information
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You will need to plan ahead to cover the up-front costs that apply of selling a home. Timing is important to help make things go smoothly. Here is a list of costs that will help you prepare to sell your home. Real Estate Commission Legal Fees Moving Utilities Costs
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