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SELLERS CHECKLIST

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Jason Exner

Posted in: General

HERES A QUICK CHECKLIST TO GET YOUR HOME 'READY TO SELLL'

STRUCTURES - fences/decks/gates in good condition, exterior clean, front door clean, paint touch-ups, windows clean

YARD - ‘junk’ put away, driveway/sidewalks clean, gardens weeded, lawn mowed, toys stored neatly

ENTRANCE - clean and free of clutter

WINDOWS - clean, open and close easily, screens ok

WALLS - clean, paint touch-ups, holes, neutral colours

DOORS - open/close easily, clean, need paint

FLOORS - clean, carpet stains, wood or laminate repair

LIGHTING - clean, bulbs working, switches working

PET AREAS - odour free, clean

KITCHEN - surfaces sparkling, organized, no clutter, sinks clean, fridge clean, garbage kept out

CLOSETS - clean and well organized

LIVING ROOM/BEDROOMS - vacuumed, furniture clean, clutter free, shelves organized, valuables removed

BATHROOMS - counters clean, clutter free, tub and shower clean, toilet clean - working properly, sinks clean

BASEMENT/GARAGE - clean, clutter free

CALL 604-818-9851 AND ASK FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION

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Beautiful Open Concept Home

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jason Exner

2 Storey family home with a fully finished basement, 4 Bedrooms, 3 and a half Bathrooms. Central location - close to schools and shopping - no work to do here, just move in and enjoy! Visit our open house on Sunday 2pm - 4pm.

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HST

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jason Exner

Posted in: General

HST

SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HST AND HOW IT AFFECTS HOME BUYING/SELLING

THESE ARE GENERAL QUESTIONS AND NOT INTENDED AS ACCOUNTING ADVICE. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AN ACCOUNTANT OR THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY WEB SITE @

www.cra-arc.gc.ca and you will see the HST link on the home page.

Q: DO I PAY HST WHEN I PURCHASE A USED HOUSE?

A: NO

Q: DO I PAY HST WHEN I BUY A NEW OR SUBSTANCIALLY RENOVATED HOUSE?

A: YES

Q: AS A SELLER, HOW DOES THE HST AFFECT ME?

A: YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY THE HST ON THE REALTORS COMMISION

Q: IS THERE A REBATE FOR HST ON NEW HOMES?

A: YES, YOU WILL RECEIVE 71.43% OF THE PROVINCIAL PORTION OF THE HST UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $26,250. NEW HOMES ABOVE $525,000 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF $26,250.

For specific calculations on HST and your purchase please check the MACREALTY HST CALCULATOR

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