Your Link to Local OPEN HOUSES in the Durham Region!
Tips for Open House shopping;
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Plan your Open House tour on a map in order to pack in as many open houses as possible. Open Houses are usually
only 'held open' for two hours, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
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Bring a Friend or Spouse. It's always great to get a second opinion on items that you may not know about. The Open
House agent usually works for the Seller and may not always want to portray the house in a negative light!
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Once again remember...the agent is usually working for the Seller! If you love the home DON'T make it too apparent.
It may affect the success of your offer. I suggest hiring a "Buyer's Agent" to represent you in the transaction.
(P.S. I'm usually available with very little advance notice required...just have me paged to call you at 905-623-6000
or text me at 905-434-0102)
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One way you can avoid sales pressure is to say "we're working with an agent, thanks" Feel free to use my name and beware... it is unethical for an Agent to say anything negative about another one (it's in our rules and regulations) so
if they start, just ignore them. Also you may be asked if you have signed a "Buyer's Rep. Agreement" with me...let's
pretend that we have! (It's claimed that all "good agents" have their clients sign one which is not the case). This will certainly put the brakes on...and the pressure will seep away, allowing you to go thru the home peacefully without
obligation. (I would be delighted to hear how this worked for you...send me an email at Paul@housematch.ca)
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