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Boutique vs. Big Brokerage: What Moves the Needle | Ontario

Does the Real Estate Brokerage Matter or Just the Agent? By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: The agent matters far more than the brokerage. A strong agent at a boutique firm will outperform an average agent at a national brand almost every time. Brokerage size affects support a

What's Actually Negotiable With a Real Estate Agent

What’s Actually Negotiable When Hiring a Real Estate Agent? By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Commission isn’t the only — or even the most important — thing you can negotiate. Focus on what impacts your outcome: written marketing deliverables, contract length, holdover clause

Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Ontario — What You Owe

Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Ontario By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: There’s no inheritance tax in Canada, but capital gains can still apply. Most beneficiaries inherit the property at fair market value on the date of death — and only pay tax on any increase after