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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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How to Vet an Agent Like You're Hiring a CFO (Because You Are)
How Do You Choose the Right Real Estate Agent? By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Choose a real estate agent by interviewing at least three candidates, asking for recent sales data in your neighbourhood, reviewing a written marketing plan, and checking references by phone. The
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