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Selling Without an Agent in This Market — A Strategic Breakdown
Can I Sell My Home Without a Real Estate Agent in Ontario? By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Yes, you can sell your home without an agent (FSBO). You may save 1.5–2.5% in commission, but most FSBO homes sell for 6–10% less — meaning many sellers lose more than they save. Yes,
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Commission, Explained Honestly — Who Pays, What For, and What It Should Get You
How Does Real Estate Commission Work in Ontario? By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: In Ontario, the seller usually pays total real estate commission of 4–5% plus HST, split between the listing brokerage and the buyer’s brokerage. On a $1.2M sale at 5%, that’s about $67,800 tot
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What NOT to Renovate Before Selling Your Home
What NOT to Renovate Before Selling Your Home By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Before selling, skip expensive taste-based renovations like full kitchens, luxury bathrooms, basement finishing, and brand-new decks unless there is a real functional problem. Focus instead on cle
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