The real estate market is heating up in the Waterloo Region! Are you thinking of selling your home? If you want to earn top dollar, the upcoming months is the time to do it. https://youtu.be/6sbF_UyQJvU Call today for your FREE HOME EVALUATION. Even if selling is just a thought. Let’s chat! Email joe@www.romeocircle.com or call 519-546-7979! ...
We LOVE hearing what clients have to say about our Romeo Circle team. https://youtu.be/KNN2Er-IWpA Thank you to our sellers at 32 Chipcase Court for trusting our team with their transaction and to owner Jill for sharing kind words about the process. Call us today at 519-546-7979 or email info@www.romeocircle.com for more information on getting homes sold! ...
https://youtu.be/8I51Jw5vN1I Good afternoon folks. I just wanted to take a quick minute and share something about both myself and my business. Since the age of 26, I’ve been battling with juvenile diabetes. For the past 15 years, I’ve been quietly paying it forward to @jdrf_canada to help find a cure for diabetes. I just wanted to share today to inspire followers to give back, even just a little, to a cause that is close to their heart. Thank you to all of my clients for your support and trust over the years. I look forward to continuing to serve you and look forward to continuing my support to #JDRF! ...
When you are thinking about listing your home for sale…a big question you need to decide on is: “Do I list first or do I buy first?” The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Watch to find out more! https://youtu.be/vGjl2TyCpDY As always, if you have any real estate questions, call the Romeo Circle. We will meet for a coffee and discuss your needs!Call us today at 519-546-7979 or email joe@www.romeocircle.com for more information! ...
Joe Romeo here with my thoughts on real estate in 2019. I have had some emails and Facebook messages asking if the market is slow. My opinion is no - typically January and February start off slower. The market is starting to pick up! https://youtu.be/kU-AlOwPEs4 Want to know what your home is worth? FREE? Call 519-546-7979 or email info@www.romeocircle.com ...
When buying a home or property: are there HST implications? Joe Romeo here to discuss the basics on HST in real estate. https://youtu.be/YvjqK_gEFDY Please do not take this as direct advice. Talk to your accountant or lawyer about your specific situation. Or feel free to give me a call and we will talk about your situation. Call Joe Romeo at 519-546-7979 or email joe@joeromeo.com ...
The summer heat is here. Remember a couple short month ago when we were all complaining about the cooler than usual weather? And now we’re faced with hot weather and a potential heat advisory warning coming our way this week. So, how do we keep our homes cool despite the heat and humidity (and save money on air conditioning by keeping it from working quite so hard)? We’ve got some tips for you: The sunshine is beautiful but of course, it creates a lot of heat as it streams into your home. Pull your curtains, at least during the hottest part of the day to keep some of that heat from entering your house in the first place. Avoid using your oven. We’ve noticed that when we turn our oven on, the temperature in our homes can raise by at least a degree or two. Try cooking outside on your BBQ or use your microwave or slow cooker. If you must use your stove or oven, be sure to use your exhaust fan to help remove the warm air from the room. Using ceiling fans helps move the air around your home, cooling things off and keeping your air conditioner from working as hard. It’s less expensive than running your a/c unit. If using other types of fans, one quick way to cool a room down is to place a bowl of ice in front of the fan so that the air being blown is chilled. It really works! Make sure you are taking the time to clean and maintain your a/c unit to help it work more efficiently. Have an older model? It might be time to replace it for something that is more energy efficient. Use an automatic thermostat so you can set it to keep your home warmer when you’re away and then start cooling again before you come home. Turn the a/c off and open the windows when you can. Often it is cool enough at night to sleep without the a/c on! Just be sure to close the windows before the heat of the day starts up again. This will help hold some of that cool air in your home and again, prevent your a/c unit from having to work too hard. Take cooler, shorter showers – again to prevent too much heat from entering your home in the first place. And be sure to turn on your exhaust fan to remove as much of the warm air as possible. Avoid opening your doors too often (and holding them open for too long) especially during the hottest part of the day. Or is this just a problem in homes where the kids are letting the dog out and seem to leave the door open for much longer than it needs to be? (Can anyone relate to this?) Close doors to rooms that aren’t currently being used as well. No sense trying to cool empty rooms. Make sure that the pipes and vents in your home are all properly sealed. Check windows, doors, your dryer...
It’s easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. Remember that just because one hopeful homebuyer outbids your offer, doesn’t necessarily mean you should volley back. In the worst-case scenario, you might end up with a home you haven’t researched, in a neighborhood you don’t love, at a price you can’t afford. A real estate agent that you trust, who knows the local market, can help you navigate through a bidding war and reign in any over-enthusiasm. Call the Romeo Circle and we will be more than happy to answer all of your questions! info@www.romeocircle.com #RomeoCircle ...
Painting Tips for Sellers! Painting your house before selling it is one of the best ways to get it sold faster and for a better price. But this only applies if the job is done the right way. Otherwise, sellers could hurt their chances of getting their home sold quickly, and they may need to take a price reduction to generate interest. Fortunately, there are some tips sellers can follow in order to make sure their home is painted right. Match the Neighbourhood Colours Whether a seller likes the colours in a neighbourhood or not does not really matter. They're going to be moving away. When a house is re-painted, it should follow the basic colour scheme of the neighbourhood so it blends in and does not stand out in a way that is not appealing to buyers. Homes that are painted bright or unique colours often have more trouble selling. Make Sure to Prep the Right Way A home has to be prepped before painting, or the new paint may not look right when it is done. For sellers who are re-painting their homes, the prep work can be more important than the final coat itself. It may be necessary to scrape the old paint off, pressure wash the house, make repairs, or otherwise make changes, especially if the seller is changing the colour. Take Your Time Taking your time with painting is important. While it is understandable that sellers want to get the home painted and on the market, doing a sloppy job can reduce the home's value and make it less likely to be sold quickly. Cutting corners and being in too much of a hurry can mean the job does not look as nice, and that buyers will be less interested in the home. Focus On the Details Details matter, and when a seller does a good job painting trim, around windows, and other small areas where detail is required, the paint job looks much better overall. That can mean the difference between getting it sold quickly or having it sit on the market for a long time. Ask For Help! There is no shame in asking for help, or asking what someone else thinks of the job that is getting done. By doing this, sellers have a better idea if they are on the right track when it comes to painting their house, so they can keep it looking great. A well presented home can offer sellers a competitive edge in a busy market! Know When To Hire a Professional In some cases, it is better to hire someone else. Big houses that are very tall or intricate, or houses that have specific problems or issues that have to be addressed, may be better off with professional painters. That is something for a seller to keep in mind before they start buying supplies. Looking for more ideas? Call the Romeo Circle today! ...
You are thinking about doing repairs or renovations, do you hire a professional contractor or do it yourself? Although there is little doubt that many homes for sale could benefit from a few DIY improvements or stylish decor changes, there are some tasks that are best saved for a professional who can safely and quickly get the job done. How do you draw the line on what you can fix yourself and what requires a professional? It's Not All Easy! While some home improvements or weekend projects can be completed successfully by almost anyone, there is a big variation between amateur and pro status. Even if all you want to do is repaint a room, you have to decide if you'll settle for "acceptable" or you want exceptional. Simple tasks can sometimes be daunting and end up not turning out the way you thought. Only you can determine your level of expertise and set the standard that you want. In general, however, most homeowners can handle simple projects and replace light fixtures, hardware and even faucets and toilets. Anyone who can use a level, basic power tools or is detail oriented can probably install simple stock cabinets and shelving units, replace worn or outdated vinyl floor tile, weather-strip doors, and windows, and install doorknobs. Tasks like hanging a new door, adding insulation to your attic, installing ceramic tile and even repainting an entire room don't require a great deal of expertise, but they usually mean you'll need a helper unless you're okay with the process taking a while. The materials may be difficult to deal with, and the final results can reflect your status as a do-it-yourselfer, but it really comes down to how much time, effort, and research you are willing to put into a project. What is Your Purpose? If you're preparing your home for sale, or if you're a perfectionist at heart, take stock of your abilities and practice on a small project before you begin a major task. Paint a piece of furniture, tile a table top to use on your patio, hang a storage cabinet in a closet or paint the laundry room. If you feel like you can easily get the small projects finished, you may want to try your hand at some of the more complicated fixes as you work your way up. For semi-specialized renovation like hanging a chandelier or replacing a faucet, you can always seek advice from a handy neighbour or sit in on a workshop at your local home improvement store. There are many helpful guides in the form of articles or videos on the YouTube as well. That said, professional services exist for a reason. Some projects require a lot of know-how or are simply very time-consuming for an individual to complete - if safety is ever a concern, hiring an expert may be the better route to take. Sometimes you will get an estimate that is well within your home improvement budget. When in doubt, ask your real estate agent what they think! They...
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