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Generally speaking, it can take about 10–25 showings to get an offer on a house, although there's really no set number. Some homes receive offers after just a few showings, while others take considerably more. Does that mean you should worry if you get several showings without an offer? Not necessarily. The number of showings you've had is only part of the story, and other signs can help you figure...

A house sale is most likely to fall through during the conditional period, when the buyer still needs to sort out things like financing or a home inspection. But while getting through those conditions is a big step, it still doesn't guarantee the sale will close. So, when can you actually stop worrying about a deal falling through? Well, things can still go wrong right up until closing day, and the...

Before making an offer on a house, it helps to know what you can afford, what the home may be worth, and which terms you’re comfortable with. After all, once you find a place you really like, things can move quickly, and that’s not the best time to start figuring out your limits. In this post, we’ll go over six things to do before making an offer so you’re ready when the right home comes...

There are lots of reasons a seller may reject an offer. It may be because of the price, conditions, closing date, competing offers, or other terms that don’t work for them. The frustrating part for buyers is that an offer can look perfectly reasonable on paper and still lose out for reasons that have little to do with price. In this post, we’ll look at the main reasons sellers reject offers,...

Figuring out if you’re making a reasonable offer on a home doesn’t necessarily mean sitting down with your calculator. It’s more about looking at a variety of factors, like the asking price, similar homes' prices, the market in general, and the condition of the home, and seeing whether the price makes sense when you put all of it together. Let’s take a closer look at each of these...

Getting plenty of showings but no offers can feel like déjà vu in the worst way. You clean, you leave for every showing, strangers wander through — and still, no one bites.  Well, it’s usually not bad luck (or not just bad luck). It’s often a sign that what buyers expect online doesn’t match what they feel in person.  In other words, the problem isn’t traffic; it’s...

When an offer falls through in Ontario real estate, it can stop everything in its tracks. The moving plans, the excitement, the sense of progress — all of it pauses while both sides try to figure out what went wrong and what happens next.  It’s a stressful situation, sure, but it’s also a common one. In this blog post, we explain why offers fall through in Ontario, what happens to the...

Buyers often hear the phrase “firm offer” tossed around like it’s just another piece of real estate jargon. But don’t underestimate it — a firm offer can decide the fate of your deal. Whether you’re competing in a bidding war or evaluating offers on your property, knowing what it truly means is essential. Here’s what a firm offer really means in Ontario real estate, how it compares to a...

Congratulations! You’ve put in an offer, the sellers have accepted, and you're one step closer to becoming a homeowner. But while you may be getting close to the end of your home-buying journey, you can’t relax just yet! There are still several things to do after your home offer is accepted before you can officially close the book on it. In this blog post, we'll discuss five crucial things you...

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or not, purchasing a new home is an exciting and significant milestone. There’s just nothing like finding the perfect place to begin the next chapter in your life. However, it’s not all fun and games. The process can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to negotiate a better price on a new home. It can feel a little awkward, sure, but...