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Thinking of Selling in Winter?Now’s the Time for Photographs

Free Professional Photography Services in August

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We’re in the final weeks of summer – families are busy enjoying the weather, planning vacations and keeping the kids busy before they head back to school. Though you may have a ton of priorities on your plate this summer, if you’re thinking of selling at all come the winter months, there is one thing you should ideally plan ahead – your photographs.

Realtors® know that photographs help sell homes faster. With 90 per cent of home buyers going online to view properties, your home is being assessed before anyone steps foot inside your home. How your home looks online is a buyer’s first impression – you don’t want potential buyers dismissing yours because of the way it’s been photographed.

It’s not just about having photographs, the quality of the photographs is also a crucial factor. Having a professional photographer is a must in today’s fast-moving real estate market. With all of the new photographic techniques, a photographic expert can have your home tell a whole new story through their lens! Have you ever searched properties that fit your criteria but at closer inspection saw images of cluttered rooms, odd photographed angles and dull

photo quality? A photographer will absolutely make your home looks its best, even if it’s not staged. Having the expertise of a professional photographer only enhances your property’s appeal.

So, why are we asking you to think of your winter listing now? Well, look around you – your property always looks its best when the weather is at its best. Gardens are in bloom, the grass is lush and green, your gazebo begs relaxation, and, if you have a pool, the water surface is glistening. Now’s the time to photograph your stunning front and back yards. Backtracking later by rifling through your family’s summer barbecue photos just won’t cut it and will only cause you stress. Why wait until the snow covers your beautiful landscaped property? With a bit of pre-planning, you will have the right visual tools to market your property in any season.

Are you thinking of listing your home this coming winter? We are offering professional photography services free for the month of August. Contact us so we can get started on ensuring the right photographs are taken now so your home’s outdoor spaces shows their best when it’s time to list. Contact Domenic and Jody Manchisi at 905-875-4594 or email [email protected]

Domenic Manchisi started his career in real estate in 1996. In addition to strengthening his experience, Domenic has dedicated himself to expand his skill set both personally and professionally which he has utilized to lead himself and his team to become the number one real estate team in Canada* and he was a top producer for RE/MAX in 2013. Domenic’s dedication to expand his knowledge has led him to pursue the following designations and certificates:

• Appraisal• Mortgage Financing• Property Law• Property Management

• Licensed Mortgage Agent• Brokers License• Real Estate Investment• IRES

Domenic has created a dominant presence as a real estate broker predominantly in the Halton Region. Domenic’s success is a result of his extensive experience in the real estate industry as well as the ability to understand the needs of his clients. His core understanding of the real estate industry has not only been recognized by clients but also by colleagues and industry leaders. Domenic has been invited as a guest speaker for Donald Trump’s Apprentice, Bill Rancic, has appeared with The Dragons Den Wealthy Barber, has participated in expert panels at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has made the cover of several magazines and has won many awards across North America for the work he and his team have achieved.

Domenic currently lives in Milton with his wife and business partner, Jody Manchisi, and their two children.

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About Domenic Manchisi Bank Leadership Helps Newcomers Build a Credit Rating

(NC) Canadians understand the importance of building a credit history – it opens up what you’re able to do and where you’re able to go. Newcomers to Canada also know the benefits of credit history in Canada, but for many, their need for credit often comes before they’ve built a credit history. Overcoming this barrier is becoming much easier thanks to policy changes at the Royal Bank of Canada.

RBC is helping newcomers achieve some of their major goals upon arrival in Canada: buying a car, home ownership, and settling into a new lifestyle and routine.

Credit cards: RBC was one of the first banks to introduce the “no credit history required $1000 unsecured credit card for newcomers,” and while credit isn’t a requirement for all RBC credit products, RBC has expanded the reach in terms of who will now qualify for the card.

Car: In a study conducted by RBC, one-quarter of newcomers (26 per cent) report that they expect to buy a vehicle in the next year. Financing is a concern for another one-third (39 per cent) not knowing how they are going to make the purchase. Policy enhancements now make it easier to buy a first car by introducing a new “no credit history required” loan at over 3,500 dealerships nationwide.

Home: Many newcomers buy a home within five years of arrival, and new enhancements to RBC’s Newcomer Mortgage program now extend the qualifying period to five years – with or without a credit history.

“We understand and adapt to newcomer needs, values and timelines,” says Christine Shisler, director of multicultural markets for RBC. “We’re working together to help them build the lives they want faster so they’re on track for success in Canada.”

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“I am very happy to recommend Domenic as a real

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keep me updated with the status of what was going

on. He recommended an excellent painter and a

contractor to have some minor repairs done. I was

VERY pleased with both professionals.

Domenic and his team sold my house in a day and

a half.

It is without hesitation that I would recommend

Domenic for your real estate and mortgage needs.”

- Alison

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Easy Fix Up Tips to Give You the Competitive Edge When Selling Your Home

HALTON — Because your home may well be your largest investment, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. And once you have made that decision, you’ll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here’s a way to help you to be as prepared as possible.

To assist homesellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in today’s tough, aggressive marketplace. Through these 27 tips, you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the most profit possible.

In this report you’ll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your home. Using a common-sense approach, you get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home. You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money.

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items that have made your house a home but it is time to move on. It may not seem like clutter to you because they are all of your valuable and memorable pieces; however, to others it will appear untidy and messy. It will not assist in getting buyers to create a long lasting impression on your home. De-cluttering your home will help potential buyers focus on the unique characteristics of your home that is going to establish an emotional connection to it, therefore putting them in the mood to buy and therefore getting your house sold.

3. Refresh & RenewA very easy and economical way to change up a room is to rearrange the furniture it. Spend some time moving pieces in and out of a room until you have found the best placement of furniture that is going to really highlight the size of the space. Make sure that each room has a function and purpose that is clear to buyers. Also, a fresh coat of paint is going to give you a big return on your investment. Focus on the rooms that need it most. The cost of paint and materials is not going to “break the bank”. Instead it will create a new and fresh feeling that potential buyers will definitely notice and appreciate.

4. CleanA clean house smells good as soon as you walk through the front doors. This fresh clean feeling is going to give prospective buyers a positive reason to want to walk through the rest of the home. Instantly they are going to create an encouraging first impression. You don’t get a second chance at making a first impression. Some helpful tips in making your home smell fresh and clean is to: use an air freshener every time there is a viewing, bake cookies to create that delicious aroma, and have fresh flowers on the kitchen table. Make sure the house is spotless – especially those places that we seem to forget the most: garage, basement, window sills, ceiling fans, etc. Of course you can do this yourself or you can invest in hiring a cleaning service to get to those hard places.

5. Fix ItYour budget may not allow you to repair the roof or change all the windows, but you can focus on those small easy and quick renovations that won’t cost you a lot. Simple maintenance of the home will make it clear to prospective buyers that you have kept the home in good condition. Make sure all the light switches work and that you have functioning light bulbs in your chandeliers and light fixtures. Fix any leaking faucets, make sure the hinges on the doors don’t squeak, and tighten any loose door handles or knobs. Buyers might wonder what other maintenance has been neglected if these simple easy to fix it jobs have not been taken care of. So spend an afternoon investing in caring for repairs such as these to help get your home ready for a sale.

Easy Fix Up Tips to Give You the Competitive Edge When Selling Your Home

5 Easy and Economical Waysto Stage your Home to Sell!

1. De-personalizeDe-personalize the space. Packing away personal items is one of the simplest -- and cheapest -- things you can do to sell your house or condo quickly. All you need is packing tape and some boxes and you are ready to start de-personalizing your property. Pack away anything that is smaller than your fist. Pack away family photos. Although your family photos are very important and beautiful, you don’t want potential buyers stopping to look at them and talking about them while walking through your home. You want their conversation to be around what your home has to offer. You want them to visualize themselves living in the space so removing any distractions that will prevent them from doing this is advantageous.

2. De-clutterDe-cluttering your property is another economical way to get your home ready for a sale. Store your boxes neatly in your garage. Alternatively, you may need a storage unit or consider storing things with family and friends if they have the extra space. It is difficult to detach yourself from all of the personal

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