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• Think carefully before you decide to sell your home privately!
• Home buyer's plan (HBP)
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It could be tempting to sell or buy a property on your own to avoid paying a real estate broker. Did you know that a broker is paid only if he manages to sell your property? When you buy, you have no payment to make because it is the owner-seller who uses the services of the broker.

When you sell, you have to be very careful because you can make major mistakes if you do it yourself. Besides the emotions linked to your property, you could under or over assess it and that could lead to a loss of money in the first case and of time in the second. A high price doesn't attract buyers. The role of the broker is vital because he has the expertise required to sell your property at a fair price and as rapidly as possible.

Furthermore, do you have the legal knowledge to complete the transaction in a totally satisfactory way? If not, an accepted offer to purchase could be cancelled if anything was omitted or if problems are detected on the property. Are you aware of all the legal documents required for a bill of sale signed by a notary? If you answer in the negative to either of these questions, you are strongly urged to contact the REAL ESTATE BROKER of your choice. He will be in a position to conclude the transaction to your satisfaction and without worry on your part.

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• Are you available to answer questions about your property? There can be many calls and not always when you're ready for them. Furthermore, you will have to set appointments and manage both confirmed and unconfirmed visits.
• Can you draft a real property description that will both ensure your legal protection and highlight the main appeal of your property?
• Do you have the negotiation skills required to deal with a potential buyer and respond to his objections?
• Could you spot serious prospects and ensure the solvency of a potential buyer?
• Could you follow up with buyers without showing your emotions?
• Do you know all the steps involved in getting financing from a financial institution?
• Do you have the training required to complete the transaction and fill out all the legal documents required?
• Are you sufficiently aware of the laws governing the real estate sector?
• Are you capable of determining objectively the market value of your property?
• Do you have marketing and communication skills?
• Do you have the time and money needed to advertise your property?
• Could you put everything down in writing, using the proper wording to ensure the legal protection of both parties?
• Do you have the tenacity and perseverance needed to get the best offer and protect your interests?
• Do you have the capacity to manage and do the follow up on the transaction to make sure it doesn't fall through?

Furthermore, you should consider that: 

the MLS® System, available to the 500 real estate brokers who are members of the Chambre immobilière de l'Outaouais, is a powerful tool capable of disseminating information about real property either for a sale or for the buying process;

the best way to handle a real estate transaction in a completely legal way and without worry is through the professional and totally secure services of a real estate broker.