Sellers Success Stories

23 Greenway Blvd, Port Perry

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:33:03 GMT

23 Greenway Blvd is a beautiful 2 Storey detached home backing on to the beautiful views of a ravine that runs along the outskirts of the neighborhood. This home has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with a partially finished basement sitting on a wide shaped lot with an outdoor deck overlooking the ravine.

The layout of the home is open concept with great sized bedrooms. Although the home isn’t upgraded there are lots of potential with this layout. Located in Port Perry, this home was surrounded by other similar detach & bungalow homes. Prices ranged from 900k to 1M.

After our first showing, we already received an incredible offer at asking price. Less than 24 hours on the market and my sellers accepted their first offer. We didn’t wait for another offer because the market is unpredictable and you can’t predict whether there will be another offer or not. Especially with high demand but less willing buyers. Sellers will not sit around to wait for another buyer. We accepted right away and the deal was done!

My clients were incredibly shocked with how quickly the process went. Congratulations on such a seamless and successful selling story!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

924 Yonge St #113, Toronto

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:22:52 GMT

A cozy and modern 1 + 1 bedroom with 185 Sq Ft terrace unit located in downtown Toronto. A great layout for singles or couples and is move in ready.

I was helping my client to sell their condo because they needed more space as they were looking to start a family of their own. They purchased this condo during the sellers market when condos were doing very well selling. This meant prices also increased. Most first time buyers will purchase condos to get their foot in the door and that’s exactly what my clients did. However, the difficult part of selling now was that we were no longer in that type of a market. Prices were dropping and listings were sitting much longer on the market. We needed to sell quicker to avoid prices from dropping further. Ideally we want to sell higher than purchased but it was looking like we would be selling it for the same price or less.

When we got an offer, I used my negotiation skills to hopefully convince the buyers to offer us listing price or close to listing price. We cooperated and were very transparent with the buyers which helped build their trust. Given our current situation and the timing we accepted the offer closest to our listing price. During a time like this, if you don’t take your best offer you may not get one at all. We were happy to accept and sold for $685,000.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

24 Barker Court, Markham

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:18:06 GMT

This detached home is located on a cul de sac in the family friendly neighborhood of Sherwood Amberglen. Prime location with schools, shops, parks and other recreational amenities. Great sized home with spacious bedrooms and lots of renovation potential.

This home was listed in July 2023 just before the rate increase. It was a bit older and definitely needed some work. After a week on the market, another agent approached me about the property. This agent had taken their clients to view the property once already. These buyers were looking for 2 investment properties that they would renovate top to bottom. It just so happens I had another property at the time which I was selling exclusively that they were also interested in, 27 Captain Armstrong Lane. They wanted to put an offer for both properties but their only condition was their budget. In order for the deal to succeed, the price for both homes had to fit the buyers budget and meet the sellers needs.

I worked and communicated back and forth with both sellers and buyers to negotiate the best price everyone would be happy with. It definitely wasn’t an easy process and a lot of negotiating. But after working together with the buyers agent, we eventually got both buyers and sellers to agree upon a price they were happy with.

I’m so happy I was able to help both of my clients find a suitable buyer for their homes!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

25 Austin Dr # 724, Markham

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:55:01 GMT

25 Austin Dr is a condo located on Bullock Dr & Hwy 7 in Markham right next to CF Markville mall. This is an older but very spacious unit on the 7th floor. Before listing the unit they cleaned up their home for showings but decided to remain everything as original. The unit was not renovated nor staged for the showings.

Homes were on the market longer during this time due to the buyers market. There were not many listings, not many sales and prices have come down a lot. This unit was listed for $810,000 but the clients were willing to negotiate. This property was on the market for over a month till we suddenly had multiple buyers. Multiple offer don't happen often in a buyers market so we made the most of this situation. Through the negotiation process we were able to ask for 20k more from the highest offer to come closer to the listing price. After negotiations, we settled and sold for $770,000 for this property.

Given the time and lack of renovations we came quite close to the listing price. Not to mention multiple offers too. What definitely helped us was the lack of listings in this condo at the time which brought more attention to us. The right property at the right time.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

27 Captain Armstrong Lane, Markham

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:41:04 GMT

This home is a backsplit in the Sherwood Amberglen neighborhood. We listed it exclusively to assist my client with the selling process.

When listing exclusively you don’t need to worry about the cleaning, showings & staging prior to selling, the necessary preparation work. The agent does all the work to bring you a buyer. This is a more convenient solution and less competitive which can lessen stress for the seller. While selling exclusively you can take your time to pack things up till your agreed upon closing date with the buyers’ offer you choose to accept.

The first buyer I found for this home was interested with my listing for 24 Barker Court also in the Sherwood Amberglen neighborhood. This buyer was looking for 2 investment properties they could renovate. 27 Captain Armstrong was an original house and definitely would require some work before moving in. Although we had a buyer, the only issue was figuring out the price that sellers of both properties were willing to accept. If they disagreed on the price then either keep negotiating or find another buyer. We didnt take a chance on another buyer because during a buyers market we all know it’s much harder to sell. Especially when your home is not move in ready and borrowing costs are high as ever. I went back and forth between both sellers and buyer for each property to ensure the price was good for all.

After a lot of negotiating and reassurance, we came to agree on a price both buyers and sellers would be happy with. In a buyers market, if you don’t take the best offer you may not get another buyer. My sellers both agreed that they were getting a very good value for their home and we sold 2 properties to one lucky buyer!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

57 Aviemore Dr, Toronto

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:37:37 GMT

57 Aviemore Dr located in Toronto is a 3 + 1 Bed, 2 Baths and 1500 - 2000 Sq Ft 4 level backsplit home. My client was the original owner and lived here with her family. Now that her kids are all grown up and shes living on her own it's time to downsize into somewhere smaller. Before I met this client, she had listed with many other agents but was unsuccessful in selling her property. As shown in its history the property was listed then terminated a number of times.

When I went to assess the property I knew there was lots of potential. With many other properties in the neighborhood getting torn down and rebuilt, I knew that would be the most appealing factor about this home. The home definitely needed a lot of work in terms of upgrades but given the circumstances of my client we just cleaned up and sold the house as is. I tried to highlight the most important factors about the property to bring in as many buyers.

When we received our first offer, it was by the same agent who had once offered to purchase when the home was previously listed. During this time of the market, home prices were steady and there was less competition. If you receive an offer it is best to accept within a reasonable price because you may not receive another offer or sell for less in the future or end up sitting on the market. Many sellers out there still want high prices like we did back in 2021 and will terminate their listing till a later date if they cant sell for high. I educated my clients about what has happened in the market since then and what the best option was for them before we came to an agreement on the price with the buyers. After many other agents, we now have our successful selling story!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

21 Captain Rolph Blvd, Markham

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:13:09 GMT

21 Captain Rolph is a beautiful open concept raised bungalow with two walkout decks, one on the main floor and one in the basement. This home has upgraded kitchen + bath + floors + re-painted walls. My clients maintained their home well and did upgrades over the last 18 years of living here. Minimal changes were needed before listing the home but it was move in ready and listing ready for the most part.

We staged the home using existing furniture to enhance the space making the home feel more spacious and appealing to buyers.

Once we listed the home, we hosted an open house over one weekend. We had many interested buyers and great feedback from agents & homeowners who came. Due to the interest rate increase, the market took a bit of a turn making the housing market even more difficult to sell & buy. Although there were many buyers who showed interest not many were willing to put in a higher offer. We had a few offers but only one with a satisfying price that my clients were willing to consider. After some discussion and negotiating, my clients were willing to accept the offer.

When rates increase, buyers are more hesitant to pay such high prices for a home like 21 Captain Rolph Blvd. Nonetheless, we found our right buyer and sold over asking!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

80 Futura Ave, Richmond Hill

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:58:33 GMT

Recently sold 159 Frank Endean Rd in Richmond Hill a month prior and received a call from 80 Futura Ave in the same neighborhood about selling their home. The homes were on the market one month apart from one another. During that time, interest rates made another increase in 2023. The market had shifted slightly but homes were still selling and demand was still strong. These homeowners decided it was time for them to downsize and it was a good time to sell too considering other comparable in their neighborhood.

80 Futura Ave is the same model home as 159 Frank Endean but had more upgrades. These clients upgraded their kitchen and bathrooms over the years, repainted the walls and had hardwood floors throughout the home. It was definitely move in ready and set up well with minimal preparation for listing the property.

We staged the home and got our photographer to take pictures of the home before listing. We didn't set any offer dates and just waited for offers as soon as showings were available. We already received an offer after 4 days on the market. 4 days and we accepted an offer that was ONLY 15 k difference from the sold price of 159 Frank Endean. Although both listings were a month apart and aside from the rate increase, we still sold it relative to 159 Frank Endean Rd.

Homes in a great location, upgraded and ready to move in are rare! If you see one just know they won’t be on the market for very long. Congratulations to my sellers!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

159 Frank Endean Rd, Richmond Hill

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:51:09 GMT

This detached home on 159 Frank Endean Rd has 12 Ft ceilings and a bright spacious open concept layout. This is a 4 + 2 Beds and 5 Bath home with a beautiful white kitchen overlooking the backyard. It has a finished basement with a full bath and additional two bedrooms. This home is located right in front of a school which makes it a prime location for many looking to move into the perfect family home or starting a family.

When we listed this home, there were none other comparable properties on the market. The property next door just sold and quite quickly too. Homes in this area were very desirable and didn’t spend much time sitting on the market. However, there was an interest rate change during this time up by .25%. Although it wasn’t a significant increase, it definitely impacted the housing market. We imagined that with no competition in the neighborhood we would set an offer date for this listing. We had many showings for this home but despite the showings we didn’t get any offers till the offer date. I encouraged my clients and we stayed patient till the offer date. When the offer date came we got ONLY one offer. But in any market, you ONLY need one good offer to seal the deal. With this one offer we sold OVER ASKING.

Congrats to my clients on their successful sell and all the best moving into their new dream home!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

7 David St, Markham

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:08:00 GMT

Stunning heritage brick home on 7 David St along Main St Markham Rd on a private & great sized lot. Beautifully landscaped with a long driveway and separate garage. In this 9 Ft ceiling 2500 - 3000 Sq Ft home we have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with a side entrance and lots of rental opportunities.

This home was on the market and sold in a total of 4 days. Before listing the home we did a deep clean along with paint touch ups around the house. We hired a professional cleaning company to clean the home top to bottom because it was not in the best shape. After the cleaning and painting, the home looked absolutely incredible. We also staged the home to brighten the space and enhance the open concept layout.

The benefit of this home was its’ potential for investment and/or large families to move in. Especially being in a prime location with transit, highways, hospitals and schools surrounding. These would be the features that brought interest for potential buyers.

Showings flooded as soon as the home was on the market. We had planned for an open house to help market the property. However, just a few days and we got 2 offers. I worked with my clients on the offers to see which was a better fit for their situation. After a bit of negotiation, we happily accepted one of the offers. Cheers to another seamless experience!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

24 Captain Armstrong Lane, Markham

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:02:34 GMT

Prospecting is one of the strategies I use to find my clients. I call my farming neighborhoods to let homeowners know about what's been happening in their neighborhoods. Updating them about the market price, sold & getting to know their needs.

The client at 24 Captain Armstrong Lane have been living in this 4 level backsplit for 20+ years and were ready to move into something smaller. During this time, listing prices were slightly rising due to no interest rates changes and more housing demand. We took advantage of the timing to list this home to get more value for my clients home.

We staged the home and used professional photographer to showcase the home. We thought with the home situated on a busy street we wouldn’t have as many interested buyers. We had some feedback about the street but that did not discourage our buyers. Just a day on the market and we already had our first offer.

This home had been upgraded over the years and had great potential for a large family. This was a 3 + 2 Bed and 3 Bath home with over 2000 SQ Ft and a beautifully landscaped private lot.

Congratulations on selling over asking for your home!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

4 Eastmoor Cres, Scarborough

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:49:40 GMT

Cozy bungalow in the Scarborough community of birchcliffe just steps away from the waters of the bluffs. This property has a great sized lot and a beautiful mature garden backyard with a gazebo + pond. Very bright open concept home with 3 +1 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a finished basement. Great size lot with a stunning mature backyard.

This home was staged before listing to brighten up the home and to give it that good first impression where buyers can envision themselves in it. The owner took great care of the home and kept it in very good condition.

To attract more buyers to our listing we listed the price lower and set an offer date. Homes in this area were incredibly desirable for its location right by Scarborough bluffs. You were just steps away from the waters and walk trails. It is a very desirable area for homeowners to rebuild custom homes here.

Before being listed, we had many interested buyers already asking about the home and the potential price point.

The first day of showings we had a very interested buyer but during the showing the buyers noticed a problem. There was a lot of rain throughout the whole day and it seeped through the walls. This created a leak in the house and we needed to suspend the listing immediately for repairs. That same agent was still interested in the home and sent in their offer after the repairs. We negotiated back and forth a bit because there was a specific price my sellers wanted. If the buyers were able to offer that price, we had a deal. The buyers eventually accepted my clients price and 4 Eastmoor Cres was SOLD!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

145 LARKIN AVE, MARKHAM

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:51:00 GMT

This detached home had plans to be listed since summer 2022. When this home would be listed was still unknown and only in the talks at the time. The clients intentions to sell was to downsize but wanted to also sell during a good time for the right price in mind. While waiting for the right time, I suggested to take the opportunity with nice outdoor weather in the summer to highlight the luxurious 100k + feature of their home by taking exterior photos first. That way during whichever season the client decided to list we would have great photos to show.

Before listing in March of 2023, there was a lot of prep work to be finished. Since these were the original owners, there were a lot of personal items and clutter in the home. We started with decluttering the home before we got someone to come in to do a deep clean. Once that was done, our team of stagers and photographer came in to do their magic to help market and show the property in the best possible light.

We listed the home and within 9 hours of being on the market we already had fully booked showings right away and multiple offers. We went with the offer that had the most suitable closing date and no conditions for a seamless successful deal. We accepted the offer and sold for $1.45 M.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

63 OAK LEA CIRCLE, MARKHAM

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:33:00 GMT

Markham Village homes like 63 Oak Lea have a high demand. These homes are great for families and also situated in a wonderful location with surrounding schools, parks and restaurants. Homeowners who have big families or are starting their family would be very suitable. 63 Oak Lea Circle is a 4 bedroom and 4 bath detached home in 2000 - 2500 Sq Ft.

As demanding as these homes are for its size and lot, they are older. Some do require renovations for those who would prefer a more modern home. When this home was initially listed, there was immediate interest from buyers. We had quickly come to accept an offer at sold condition while waiting for the inspection. Unfortunately for an older home, we did find some issues. Due to the fact, even being fixed/removed by the seller, the buyer had stepped away from the purchase. This brought this lovely home back onto the market.

Since fixing the issue and bringing it back to the market, we continued to have a lot of interest. It was very important this time around that buyers were aware of the situation to build trust and work through the problems to ensure the success of selling the home. We did have another offer come in and this time around the inspection was a success! 63 Oak Lea Cir was SOLD for $1,500,000.

It is very important to keep a home up to date and checked every few years. If you ever consider selling your home these may be things to keep in mind to ensure the successful outcome.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

25 AUSTIN DR #724, MARKHAM

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:53:00 GMT

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

73 ARNIES CHANCE, STOUFFVILLE

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:19:00 GMT

73 Arnie’s Chance is an original castle pine model home in the neighborhood of the lovely Ballantrae golf course situated along the golf course where you can overlook from the backyard. Since this was an original home, we did stage it before listing.

Provided we were in a buyers market, my sellers were patient and prepared for the right buyer to come when they did. We knew to stay confident and calm throughout, and never discouraged. This prevented us from settling towards marketing strategies that could potentially lower our price.

Due to the lack of renovations this home had, much of our showings feedback was about the amount of work the new home owners would need to put forth before or whilst moving in, which did discourage some buyers. But, we stayed optimistic as this was to be expected. In this desirable neighborhood, we were not worried and continue to wait patiently.

We ended up having 2 offers which came in at the same time. One offer was a firm offer while the other had conditions. There was a slight price difference and at that time, we had encouraged them to see if they would improve their price. They didn’t and so we proceeded with the higher priced offer with no conditions.

Although there were other listings, we marketed right and was one of the first sold in that neighborhood. 73 Arnie’s Chance sold for $1,370,000.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

359 CAM FELLA BLVD, STOUFFVILLE

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:22:00 GMT

This Westfield Estate home is a 4 bedroom and 4 bath located in the neighborhood of Stouffville along 10th Line and Main Street Stouffville.

My client had first purchased their new home before selling this property. This allowed them to take their time to sell this home which gave us an advantage when negotiating with potential buyers with a flexible closing time.

The home was staged and repainted to prepare the home for showings. We hosted 3 weeks of open house along with many showings to help better market this high valued property. Over the course of 3 open houses and just over a month on the market, we had 2 offers that were followed by many interested buyers that followed.

The more appealing buyers’ offer started at $1,550,000. With another offer on the line, we used them to our advantage to bring up the price. Allowing one buyer to compete with each other to potentially improve their price and closer to asking price. At the end, one offer had more conditions so we chose the buyer with less complications to avoid possible issues with closing. We negotiated the offer up to $1,875,000 with minor conditions and no commission on the buyers side. With 0% commission to be paid, more profit was made for the property and my client.

We sold firm 359 Cam Fella Blvd at $1,875,000 during a buyers market.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

35 FREEMAN RD, MARKHAM

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:40:00 GMT

Here we have a 4 + 2 Bedroom and 4 Baths detached home located in Markham Village. Surrounded by neighbors on a well landscaped lot is this 2500 Sq Ft family home.

Selling this home during a buyers market was one of the greatest challenges I had encountered this year. When sellers want a certain price but buyers aren’t willing to offer the sellers asking price. This leaves a big gap between buyers and sellers resulting in a less stable market. Prior months to this listing was the sellers market which left an impression on the potential value of sellers home as we transitioned to a buyers market.

We had received over 4 offers and had multiple showings over a 2 month period before finding our perfect buyer. The offers were not up to par with the sellers ideal price. Through the process, due to the market, we had dropped almost 100k from original price. After that, the sellers were very persistent with their price. We had a few low offers but didn’t become discouraged. We waited patiently for our buyer.

We eventually had a buyer who loved the home and it was perfect for their growing family. After a few negotiations to get right price for both parties, we sold firm the home at $1.45M.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

52 RICHARD UNDERHILL AVE, STOUFFVILLE

Fri, 27 May 2022 19:22:00 GMT

Here is a home located in Stouffville on Richard Underhill Ave. This is a detached home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in approximately 2500 Sq Ft living space.

With interest rates rising during the time of the market, prices of homes were no longer selling as high. We initially listed this home at $1.39 M. The home was very well kept, required no minor fixes and presented well already without any staging.

When listed, the home had a few showings. At a total of 19 days on the market, with lack of showing activity, I advised that it might help bring more activity by lowering the price. We dropped it slightly to 40k less from listing price to $1.35 M.

During this time, I had another client who was looking for detached homes and townhomes. I had taken them to see other townhomes in Stouffville and mentioned my own listing, 52 Richard Underhill Ave. They showed interest and the moment I showed them the home they instantly fell in love with it. After a bit of negotiating and adjustments with the commission to ensure the happiness of both my buyer and seller, the home was purchased and sold firm at $1.33M.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

60 HAWKSHEAD CRES, SCARBOROUGH

Tue, 24 May 2022 19:24:00 GMT

60 Hawkshead Cres is a much older home in an older neighborhood surrounded by schools and parks. The condition of the home was from its original. It is a linked home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with a finished basement in a family friendly neighborhood.

During the time this home was listed, the market had slowed down extremely. At the time there were only 11 other listings in the same neighborhood. Many had been sitting or sold under asking price. Due to increase in interest rates, buyers had been eagerly anticipating price drops in all home types. Our home was the only one of its kind which gave us an advantage to appeal to more buyers. Features included double garage, finished basement and an extra living space in the basement. We listed the home for $1.26M and sold for $1.2M.

With the market situation, we had a better outcome and closer to listing price offer than many other homes in the area. Many homes that sold recently in the area sold less than $1.2M. Our efforts definitely paid off and congratulations to our buyers for their now ready to move in home!

Every homeowner will have their own home style which may not always appeal to potential buyers. This is why it is sometimes suggestable to input minor upgrades.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

115 BOBBY LOCKE LANE, STOUFFVILLE

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:26:00 GMT

Calling my farming neighborhoods is a strategy I use to network with people about new updates in their neighborhoods. I met this client by calling them to notify them of a recent listings on their street which sold. This helped me strike up conversations about the housing market and potentially thoughts about selling their home. Turns out they had already been considering selling in the Springtime.

Few months down the road and we were getting ready to list the property. The home was in really good condition for lack of upgrades and from original but before listing we had decided to upgrade the carpet in the main living area to hardwood floors. The carpet was old and we thought our buyers would really appreciate some brand new floors. Upgrading this one feature really made the place feel bigger and brighter, enhancing the open concept space. The choice of flooring was neutral to fit any type of home décor our new home owners desired.

The images shown is the staged presentation for our showings. We mixed some of the clients vintage pieces of furniture with some modern to give it a fresh look. Not always do we need to stage the home top to bottom to show its best.

Just one day on the market and the home was sold to our first offer that came in!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

125 BLUE JAYS WAY,UNIT 1107, TORONTO

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:39:00 GMT

Here is a 1 bedroom + 1 washroom suite at 125 Blue Jays Way #1107 in Toronto. This listing was passed down from my clients as a referral to sell their son’s property. Very fitting for a couple or someone looking for an investment property in the city who would want a bright and spacious unit with high ceilings.

On the contrary, the only downside to this luxury suite was its balcony view. Having an unobstructed view is a great luxury and bonus to have but sometimes a suite without a view may not be very appealing to buyers. Either buyers aren’t concerned with the obstructed view or they wouldn't even consider it. This was our biggest concern when selling the property.

To take away from the one disadvantage, we decided to stage the unit to showcase its true potential, its living space. We cleaned up the place, fixed up any wear and tears, and put in a new light fixture to brighten up the place. Good lighting always has a great effect to make a space look bigger which you can see demonstrated in the before and after photos. We staged the suite to showcase the advantage the size of the unit has and its layout.

We placed it on the market with an offer date but when we listed there was little to moderate showing activity. When a listing isn’t as busy you may wonder if you’ll need to rethink the selling strategy. We stayed confident and patiently waited to see what would happen before making an abrupt decision. Fortunately for us, we had a pre-emptive offer at $727,000. The respective agent was extremely interested in the property and showed it a total of 3 times. We did not wait and took the opportunity when presented to us. Sometimes the decision to wait may mean you wont get another offer. In the end, I was able to negotiate $3000 more and we sold for $730,000 to a lovely family celebrating their New Years.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

418 COLBORNE ST, BRADFORD

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:51:00 GMT

This property is a raised bungalow in an older neighborhood. The interior of the property started out as original before being listed on the market. In order to get the value the home deserved we needed to showcase it in a way that buyers could see its potential. We decided we would upgrade the main floor of the property but leave the basement original for leasing potentials for the new owners of the home. We renovated the kitchen, the floors and repainted the home. Doing this makes the place seem brighter and bigger. Once renovated we would stage the main floor to enhance the renovations. Homes that require less maintenance and work are usually more appealing to buyers. Also, homes that are fully renovated may not always appeal to all buyers because everyone has a different home style.

The home was originally purchased at $605k as an investment property. When we listed the home, there were a few competitors as well on the same street. With competitors around, there is a greater chance our value may go down if the respective seems more appealing to buyers. As soon as we got a good offer we were happy with, we didn’t wait and accepted. We didn’t try to see if we could get more or keep competing. We were happy with the investments we had already made. Sometimes, if you choose to wait, you may not get any offers at all or less. It is best to take advantage of an opportunity when it is first presented to you. We accepted our offer at $1 045 000 and 418 Colborne St was sold!

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

84 CONRELL CENTRE BLVD, MARKHAM

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:49:00 GMT

This property is a townhome in the Cornell Community of Markham. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths all in approximately 2500 Sq Ft with a stunning rooftop terrace. This home was purchased in 2020 for just under $1 M before they decided to list a year later. Just before listing, a townhome in the same neighborhood had sold roughly around $1.4M with the similar layout but one full ensuite less. Based on comparable prices, this townhome should sell for more considering the current sellers market during this time.

Location is a very big factor to consider when buying a home. This factor in particular for some buyers could either make the deal or break it. This could send people away without wanting to even view the home. When we listed 84 Cornell Center Blvd, this was one of the issues some people had to consider.

This property was located at the end of the street and facing the street. When you looked outside the living room window the street extended down the road. Although the home was beautiful, modern and very well kept the location was a challenge when trying to sell this home for market value. Some people of asian ethnicity have religious suspicions that are considered unlucky about homes facing the street called “Feng shui”. They would not consider the home if this was its location. The neighborhood was very asian populated and therefore, majority of the showings were from people of that background.

We had many offers but they were under market value and listing price. Into the second week on the market, we had a buyer interested in the property as an investment and was willing to put in the offer we asked for. My client's plan was then to look for a rental property but she no longer needed to. The offer resulted as the perfect trade off.

My client is now renting out the same property she just sold and our buyer has a new investment property with the tenants she just purchased the property from. This deal made a full circle and was worth patiently waiting for.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

8868 YONGE ST,UNIT 911, RICHMOND HILL

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:53:00 GMT

This preconstruction unit was purchased from Westwood Garden and is located on 8868 Yonge St #911. This is a unique 2+1 Bedroom, 2 Baths with 2 balconies. Both balconies have unobstructed views and although near Yonge St, it is not facing the busy street which is a great feature. A unit like this was originally purchased at roughly $588,000. With its size and spacious layout, the original purchase price was an amazing deal compared to condo prices we see today.

When selling for assignment, this unit was listed at $889,000. Just a few years and we are already seeing a great investment unfold its potential.

Although the unit had 10k upgrades and many outstanding features, selling this assignment had its challenges. Being on the assignors side means there are limited marketing restrictions to attract buyers. It’s not like re-selling a home where you’ll easily find it listed on MLS, Sigma or a google search. Marketing an assignment is based on finding ways to bring in your own buyers and the agents network connections.

To bring in buyers, I had to market the listing on Broker Bay under Haves/Wants and many Facebook pages for assignment sales. I made a post about the details of the property and all its interior and exterior features. Both of these platforms enable other agents to network with each other about their listings to help find a potential buyer. However, these platforms have a much smaller network since it is purely focused on how much attention your post gets or buyers in need. In addition, assignees require a large amount of payment upfront which is why assignments may not always seem appealing to buyers, especially those who are not financially prepared.

Luckily for us, this marketing strategy worked in our favor. A day after we listed, we had a few interested buyers. The listing was sold firm at $885,000.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

82 BRIARWOOD RD, UNIONVILLE

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:05:00 GMT

82 Briarwood road is located in the family friendly neighborhood Unionville. This is a 4 Bedrooms and 3 bath home with a stunning large lot with an outdoor pool. The home was staged and professionally photographed before being listed on the market.

Although the home is perfect for a growing family, the greatest challenge was where the home was located in the neighborhood. The home was located directly at the end of a road, also known as “T-Zone and backed onto a major intersection. Few shy away from locations like these due to loud street noises and bad positioning of the home which is known as unlucky to some.

The listing stayed on the market for the average market time, one month. Throughout the time on the market, I made sure to keep us optimistic and reassured my seller about the time on the market. Days before finding our buyer, my client was stressed about their home sitting on the market for too long.

With the consistent showings, I was confident that we would eventually have the right buyer. Like I always say “There’s a buyer for every home”

22 IVANDALE RD, STOUFFVILLE

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:54:00 GMT

This home has always been a rental property since built and was about to hit the market. The home had some wears and tears from multiple tenants so it needed a bit of a clean up. After the clean up, we arranged for staging and photography for this beautiful detached 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home.

Within the first day of the property being listed we already had 9 showings and 15 the following day. Within 24 hours we had a total of 3 firm offers coming in. Although this property could use some upgrades, it was the only one of its kind in the neighborhood listed during that time. The home was listed at $899,000 and was sold 221k over asking.

There were no other properties being sold at this time which came as a huge advantage to selling the home and firm at over asking. When selling a property, the right time and place can be used to strategize too.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

111 CIVIC SQUARE GATE, UNIT LPH 517, AURORA

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:03:00 GMT

111 Civic Square Gate was a uniquely designed home and originally was a 2 bedroom + 1 Den and 2 Bathrooms. My client decided to create a more open concept home and transformed the 2nd bedroom into a dining area. Now, the home is a 1 bedroom + 2 dens and 2 bathrooms. In addition, this home had many upgrades and was beautifully renovated over the years.

When listed, we had various feedback that the property was stunning but the drawback was that there was a lack of a 2nd bedroom. We now knew that this unit would only attract a specific type of buyer who would love the idea of this open concept one bedroom home. However, it can be easily converted back to the original. This was the greatest challenge for selling this unit.

Often people will either look for a move-in ready home or take the extra time to make additional renovations. This home fits under both of those categories.

We had many showings for this property but there is always one right buyer for every property.

This home eventually sold for $768,000.

48 SUNCREST BLVD, UNIT 911, THORNHILL

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:06:00 GMT

This condo unit in Thornhill Towers is over 1200 Sq Ft with 2 Spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + den. Before listing this home, the floors were changed and a deep clean was done. We got rid of stains, fixed up wears and tears, and replaced old flooring. Instead we brought in a nice lighter coloured vinyl flooring, as seen in the images to brighten the place up. We used existing furniture to help stage the home and no additional upgrades. The images you see are the finished product of our clean up and aftermath of being staged. Check out our marketing page to see the before and after transformations.

This building was relatively older but the unit had great potential with such size. The same unit on a different floor with an upgraded kitchen and flooring sold at 77 k over asking. Our unit, listed just one week, had 20+ showings and sold 125 k over asking a month later. We sold more over asking than the last unit with less upgrading costs.

Sometimes only minimal upgrades are needed to showcase the features of a home. It is nice to have upgrades but it is not always necessary when trying to attract multiple types of buyers.

214 FINCHAM AVE, MARKHAM

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:08:00 GMT

Going door knocking was how I came to meet my client for Fincham in the lovely neighborhood of Markham Village. This client had plans to sell because they had plans to downsize. 214 Fincham Ave is a detached home with 4 bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, finished basement and 2500 Sq Ft. My clients were the original owners and had not done much upgrades over the years.

Before listing our property, there were minor fixes to be tackled first to create a more presentable home for showings. We painted the walls, fixed up some wears and tears, got rid of unnecessary clutter and cleaned the home. Creating a more open and clean space helps to show the homes potential and features even without upgrades. We decided we would stage the home as well to create more attraction to the property. Staging is a very significant strategy to helps buyers picture themselves living in the home. It ensures your home shows at its very best with a great impression.

185 Fincham, a similar layout home down the street, also listed during the same time. This property had no furniture but invested money to update their kitchen before listing. 185 Fincham sold at $1,330,000 and 214 Fincham sold at $1,332,000. We had a total of 4 offers, sold within a weeks time and was able to negotiate $2000 more with no additional renovation costs.

“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong

5 LEE GATE, AURORA

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:18:00 GMT

5 Lee gate started as a referral from the new home owner of 438 Colborne Street. The client recommended me as a very hard and promising worker. This provided the client with the confidence to reach out to me.

During this time on the market, there were a lot of bidding war. Many of the bidding wars were not receiving many offers and so, I suggested that we list the house for market value $799,000. Although their ideal value for their home was $850,000, I advised that other home similar to theirs were still sitting on the market at that price. Our goal was set to sell the home for a great value and efficiently.

Our first offer came in a little under than expected at $795,000. This offer was certainly discouraging but I believed that this home had value. I said “Sign back with the value that would make you happy and lets see what happens, maybe you’ll be surprised.” Although discouraged from the initial offer, my encouragement gave them confidence to try again. Soon after, the deal was done and the home was sold over asking price at $822,000.

101 MIRAMAR DRIVE, MARKHAM

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:10:00 GMT

Back in 2018, when selling my sister-in law's home, I met my client for 101 Miramar Drive. We had a conversation about the current situation they were in trying to sell their townhome. They reached out for help and expressed to me with concern that their home had been on the market for over 3 months, and not one offer.

3 years ago, this property sold for $800,000. Within the first two days as their representing agent, we received an offer at 99% of the listing price. We received over 40 showings and several calls even after the home was sold. This home ended up selling for $990,000 which is nearly a $200,000 asset gain.

When evaluating the property, I had no doubt in my mind that we wouldn't be able to sell this property. Of Course we had minor touch ups of wear and tears and cleanliness but, as soon as that was complete it was almost ready to hit the market. To add some extra excitement for our viewers, we also decided to stage the home. Staging homes demonstrates added value by enhancing features of the home and providing a different perspective to attract potential home buyers.

335 CHESTER LEE BLVD, TORONTO

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:20:00 GMT

This is a client I met back when I was working in the retail industry. He shared with me his concerns for his current agent and his dads’ home they were trying to sell. He said that they were unable to sell for more than $920,000. Seeking my advice, he invited me to his home for a home evaluation.

After a tour of the home, I recommended that some work be put into the home before presenting it on the market. I reassured him that they were easy fixes and in a week's time. I offered my assistance by presenting him with recommended contractors and cleaning teams I’ve worked with. We got to work right away not long after discussion. We re-painted the whole house and patched up holes. The previous contractors had left bumps and imperfections. We fixed up the wears and tears, added caulk to the baseboards and crown molding, added a closet into the master bedroom, re-grouted the bathroom tiles, repainted all cabinets to white, and fixed up the ceiling lights. We followed by staging the home once the easy fixes were completed. A good staged home can differentiate your property between a high and low valued home. Well taken photos can also capture your buyers attention and help your properties presentation.

In total, this cost him less than $6000 and in return he got 11 offers, over 72 showings in a week and $122,000 over asking price. After all our hard work, the home sold for $1,020,000. In 2021, this is the highest sale of semi-detached bungalows in the neighborhood. Thank you to my team for all the support. We always put 110% of our effort into making your home the next big hit!

44 WOOTEN WAY N, MARKHAM

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:13:00 GMT

Through prospect calling I met this client. Over the 4 year period, I kept in touch with them through market updates and occasional phone calls before they decided to sell with me.

This open concept stunning home had 3 walkouts upstairs and 3 in the basement to the backyard. All the floors were heated and had a hotel chef's like kitchen. The backyard was very private with a beautiful outdoor pool and no backing to other neighbors. This home had many luxurious features as seen in some of the photos on the right and many more.

This eye catching home received a lot of attention however, with too many upgraded luxury features the home was not easily suitable to all buyers.

During the process of selling, I was present to show the home to many buyers.

Eventually, a family of 3 children and a niece, a mother who had a passion for cooking and a growing family, this buyer had felt right at home.

45 CALDERBRIDGE CRES, MARKHAM

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 21:17:00 GMT

This home was listed since 2017. The property had trouble selling on the market. When I found this client they had listed with 2 other agents before me. I met them through prospect calling. They decided to list with me after reviewing my pre-listing package.

My clients were the original owners and the interior had not been upgraded but the greatest feature of this home was the stunning backyard and the lot size of 145 x 58.7 feet. Since this property had been on the market for a long period of time people were hesitant to consider. However, I made many phone calls to the neighborhood and followed up with showings from other agents as well. Many of the agents had objections about the home due to outdatedness but I was able to work together to find a solution for them. Although this home was outdated, what sold them was the marvelous backyard. In the process, we gave the buyers a home tour and 101 on how to care for the outdoor pool.

This home may have been difficult to sell in the first place but with dedication and persistence the home was sold and, great client relationships were made.