Are you thinking of hosting an open house in Mississauga this winter? While colder weather, holiday travel, and seasonal events might seem like obstacles, winter can be an excellent time to attract serious buyers. With fewer homes on the market, your property has a greater chance to stand out and capture attention. Here are seven practical tips to make your Mississauga open house warm and welcoming, helping buyers feel right at home even on chilly winter days. 1. Light a Fire for Cozy... [read more]

Whether you’re preparing your home for sale, getting settled into a new abode or find yourself spending more time enjoying your porch, there are ways to make your front door setting feel more welcoming. Use these tips as inspiration to get started! 1. Landscaping Landscaping leading towards your front porch can have a big impact on how your home looks and feels. Use shrubs and greenery to anchor your landscaping and add pops of colour with plantings to draw the eye in. 2.... [read more]

Whether you’ve moved into a small condo or you’re selling your cozy little abode, decorating small spaces can be tricky. But with these seven helpful tips, you can make your rooms appear larger, brighter and airier than they really are. 1. Focus on a single function Small spaces are best-suited to a single function. Instead of making an extra bedroom an office, guest room, sewing space, gym and library, choose one primary purpose and decorate accordingly. 2. Stick with a... [read more]

With the majority of buyers starting their real estate searches online, having professional photos, videos and virtual tours are critical for all listings. You need to make the best first impression in the hopes of a potential buyer wanting to book a showing and – even better – make an offer on your home. But, to be successful, you’ve got to prepare your indoor and outdoor spaces to look as welcoming behind the photo lens as they do in person.  Here is a checklist to... [read more]

When listing your home for sale, you only get one shot at making a great first impression with buyers. Whether during a private showing or at a public open house, this is your one time to make your home shine with the hopes of getting it sold.  As realtors, we always strive to provide as much notice as possible about scheduled showings, but sometimes eager buyers come calling with a last-minute request. If you are staying on top of keeping your house tidy for showings, it is easier to... [read more]