The Willmott Ruhler - June Edition

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June 2016 - Volume 33

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The Willmott Ruhler was designed to bring the community of HVOTP (Hawthorne Village on the Park) closer together. Through this printed newsletter, the electronic newsletter (sign up at hvotp.com/newsletter) and the community website (HVOTP.com) we keep you informed of what’s going on in the neighbourhood.

Local Business Advertisement As business owners ourselves, we always look for ways to support other entrepreneurs. Whether you run a small business at home or have 100 employees working for you, we would be happy to provide complimentary space in one of our newsletters to promote yourself and your company.

In addition to connecting you with neighbours and keeping you informed, we’re also big supporters of local businesses and events, helping people have their stories told and voices heard. Saying this, we encourage you to get involved and contact us to contribute to this newsletter.

Write a Rant Is there something going on in the community that has the hair on your neck standing on end? Tell us about it!

Awareness is the best way to address an issue.

To the right are samples of things you can do to promote yourself, an event or types of information you can contribute to this newsletter.

Thank You Has somebody in the neighbourhood done a good deed to help you or someone else?

Let’s encourage kindness and thoughtful gestures by sending a “Thank You”. Whether your neighbour donated a kidney or

cut your lawn, a gesture of kindness should be acknowledged.

Event Promotions From garage sales to street parties, if you’re planning a neighbourhood event and want to spread the word, we’d be happy to help.

We have a team in place to help with graphic design and advertisement layout, we can also offer assistance with writing and editing articles.

Don’t be shy, get involved! You can be given credit for an article or we’ll post them anonymously. To inquire about contributing to the newsletter and website, contact us today.

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Cleaning to Sell Here are some quick tips on how to keep your fridge smelling fresh!

1. Spread fresh coffee grounds on a tray inside, until the smell goes away. The lingering coffee scent will eventually disappear.

2. Place activated charcoal (available at drugstores or pet shops) on a tray inside, with the fridge temperature set on “low.”

3. Spread 1/2 inch of unscented chlorophyll cat litter in a shallow pan and leave it inside until the smell is gone.

Check out our recent KTQuickTip video at Youtube.com/kormendytrott about the importance of having clean appliances when selling.

For more tips be sure to visit our Pinterest page at Pinterest.com/kormendytrott The Willmott Ruhler • June 2016

10 Reasons You Need a

Real Estate Pro to Sell Your Home

If you’re thinking of selling your home, don’t do it alone.

Although some sellers may initially try to sell their home themselves, they soon realize they need an experienced professional on their side to help them through the process.

1 UNDERSTAND THE LOCAL MARKET The internet gives you access to more information now than ever before. Experienced real estate professionals, like us, are able to help you understand this information in the context of the local market and interpret what it means to your home sale.

2 PRICE YOUR HOME COMPETITIVELY When you list your home, you want it to sell quickly and for top dollar. Having professional assistance will help you do both, especially in competitive markets.

3 OPTIMIZE ONLINE MARKETING STRATEGIES have to go where they are. We’ll do more than put a sign in your yard to attract buyers; we’ll utilize the latest online marketing tools to show your home at its best and entice buyers to learn more.

4 TARGET THE RIGHT BUYERS A marketing strategy means nothing if you’re not is on the market are vital. The longer a home remains on the market, the more likely a seller will have to reduce cards and price reductions, to attract buyers. A real estate pro has the experience and connections to

7 SPOT POTENTIAL CHALLENGES the transaction goes smoothly, setbacks and other hiccups often occur, and at the most inconvenient time.

Sellers who have listed their homes themselves may not have the experience and know-how to deal with these issues as they arise; however, a real estate pro can tap into their experiences to handle potential problems, such as issues with a home inspection or problems with a title, and mitigate their impact.

8 OFFER TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S VALUE AND MAKE IT MORE ATTRACTIVE TO BUYERS Sellers typically update their homes before they list. While some simply paint each room a neutral colour and do a thorough cleaning, others may do a kitchen or bathroom remodel to boost their home’s value and/or help it sell faster in a competitive market. What should you do to boost your home’s value and give it the competitive edge in our market? Ask me!v

9 TAP INTO A NETWORK OF AGENTS I work alongside other local real estate professionals who may have clients looking for a home just like yours.

Marketing your home to other agents is another way to

5 GET MORE MONEY FOR YOUR HOME All sellers want their homes purchased at the listed price, if not more. Studies show that enlisting the aid of an agent to sell your home will net you more money than trying to sell it yourself.

6 NEGOTIATE IN YOUR BEST INTEREST Buyers are looking for a deal on a home, and they’ll hire an experienced agent to negotiate the sale for them.

Having a real estate pro on your side will even the playing your best interest in mind.

10 TAP INTO A RICH NETWORK OF SERVICE PROFESSIONALS Real estate professionals work with a variety of service and tradespeople, including contractors, landscapers, movers and more. There is an average of 26 services involved in a real estate transaction in the 30 days before and after it has closed; however, you may need to tap into these services long after the ink has dried. A real estate pro can refer you to a reputable tradesperson in your local area.

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