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SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT LIVING Set on a beautifully landscaped premium size lot overlooking Black Creek and Marina with direct access to the yacht club and Lake Erie. The element of design and attention to detail is evident in this gorgeous 2,700 sq ft bungalow with numerous high end features. 22 Ryerse Crescent, Port Dover $1,849,900

GREAT DURAND LOCALE Beautiful 3 bedroom. Master w/ensuite, spacious eatin kitchen, high ceilings, ground level family room at entryway that could be 4th bedroom. W/O to courtyard from living room. Fab amenities incl indoor pool, sauna & underground parking. Steps to downtown GO, Locke, parks & bus routes.

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CANADIAN

HOME SALES UP AGAIN IN JUNE

Housing Market Continued Its Rebound in June and Early July

Written by JASON WOODS

There continues to be good news on the housing front. National home sales rebounded by a further 63% in June, returning them to normal levels for the month – 150% above where they were in April when the pandemicinduced lockdown paralyzed the economy (see chart below). Data released this morning from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) showed that for Canada’s largest housing markets, activity was strong. Sales rose 83.8% (month-over-month) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and 34.8% in Hamilton-Burlington. These gains reflect the pent-up demand from what would have been a stellar spring housing season.

Even on a year-over-year basis, national home sales were up 15.2% in June.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that home sales continued to be robust in the first weeks of July. Daily tracking thus far this month indicates that activity has strengthened further in July. According to Costa Poulopoulos, Chair of CREA, “realtors across Canada are increasingly seeing business pick back up”.

New Listings The number of newly listed homes shot up by another 49.5% in June compared to the prior month with gains recorded across the country.

The national sales-to-new listings ratio tightened to 63.7% in June compared to 58.5% posted in May. There were only 3.6 months of inventory on a national basis at the end of June 2020 – a 16-year low for this measure.

Home Prices The Aggregate Composite MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI) climbed 0.5% in June 2020 compared to May. Of the 20 markets currently tracked by the index, 17 posted gains.

The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average price for homes sold in June 2020 was almost $539,000, up 6.5% from the same month the previous year.

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Bringing the Home to the Buyer WRITTEN BY

JULIE ACHTERMEIER

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n recent years, the real estate industry has seen a shift in advertising practices to include more of a digital presence. When Covid-19 forced the shut-down of many activities, real estate open houses were included in the ban. As part of an essential service, realtors began to think outside the box and determine how to continue to reach clients. Many realtors already using extensive digital marketing found the migration to a more robust system rather easy, and for others, it required a significant investment in technology.

For Kevin Girard at Royal LePage State Realty in Hamilton, a marketing background had already spurred him to use various technologies to grow his business. “Photography has to be extremely high-quality, and video tours are becoming more important,” says Kevin. “We were already doing some video tours for clients, but when Covid-19 hit, we introduced 3D Matterport Tours to all our listings. It allows the buyer to walk through the house as if they are there.”

As well as the 3D walk-throughs, 3D videos allow photographers to create floor plans of the home so potential buyers can see the actual layout, size and dimensions of the rooms. With a 3D tour available, the realtor can then schedule a call with the client through Zoom or Facetime (video conferencing app/website) and walk through a home presentation in real-time. Instead of bringing the buyer to the house, they are bringing the house to the buyer.

Drones are being used more for aerial photography of the properties, which is especially helpful for showing off main features like a pool or patio or even walking trails nearby.

Amenities are becoming increasingly important as more people are working from home and staying home instead of travelling. “I recently listed a home with trails nearby, so I started the video at the trail centre,” says Kevin. “It’s a way to demonstrate the home along

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with the amenities nearby.” He explains that the landscape of real estate has changed, and clients are looking for a home where they can spend more time.

Online tools are also critical for showcasing homes to foreign buyers. The market has seen an upswing of international buyers for several years, specifically in luxury homes, and many realtors expect the trend to continue. While it is critical to have an excellent online marketing presence, it is equally vital to offer contracts with DocuSign and digital signatures for buyers not able to enter the country before making a decision. Currently, the climate is still a hot sellers’ market, with buyers becoming more comfortable with digital practices to narrow down their search. A buyer can still physically view a home but the online tools can help eliminate unnecessary visits to homes that do not meet their needs.

Krista Hann from Royal LePage State Realty in Ancaster echoes this sentiment as she began booking virtual showings and 360 virtual tours when the pandemic hit. “The booking program allows you to do a virtual tour with the client, together, from your own homes,” says Krista. “Buyers can zoom in and take measurements themselves right on tour as well as ask questions.” For Krista, who also uses 3D Matterport technology, the most significant adjustment was getting comfortable in front of a camera and running a tour without physically being with the client. “This technology is here to stay,” says Krista. “Clients will continue to want 3D photos, even after the pandemic, so it’s important to adapt now and bring these practices into play.”

She says that the ban on open houses allows realtors to narrow down the serious buyers, which saves time in the end. Buyers who are genuinely interested in a property can book a showing with their realtor so long as they adhere to the guidelines of wearing PPE and are willing to sign a waiver.

KRISTA HANN

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage

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Since the early 2000’s.

What is it that makes you so passionate about what you do?

Is there a particular area you specialize in, either in terms of neighbourhoods, or types of homes, or perhaps the type of clients you like to work with?

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Firstly, in real estate I feel that you learn more about people, communities, and life than almost any other Neighbourhoods - Our profession out there. company has 18 offices Secondly, I love being a across Southern Ontario. part of the journey. From This coverage area offers first time Buyers to Sellers B R O K E R a level of convenience moving into retirement that clients really and all of those steps inappreciate. between. Lastly, feeling a sense of accomplishment when I am up against Type - commercial, residential, farms, condos, a deadline and we only have one shot to get it vacant lots – I am familiar with it all. And am right, and it turns out better than we could have always investing in learning more about more. imagined, that’s my favourite! I do it for the rush!

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Life rarely goes as planned, sometimes it turns out even better! I was in my mid 20’s, and took an administrative position with a Broker to pass time while waiting on some other entrepreneurial business ventures to come together. I told him during the job interview that I would be there for 6 months, maybe 1-year max. Needless to say, I never left! Each of us have that one thing we are really good at, and I believe I accidentally stumbled upon my craft. Soon after becoming licensed, I drifted into investing, constructing, renovating, etc

business that I receive. Even the ‘hard’ clients make my day. After peeling back the layers, they’re usually my favourites!

In such a competitive market, with so many REALTORS® , what do you offer your clients that you think makes a difference?

I am able to offer clients years of knowledge, skills, techniques, experience and connections that they can leverage. We have proven systems in place, and I ALWAYS answer my phone. These things all make a huge difference in this highly competitive real estate market.

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