How Realtors help First-Time Home Buyers! 1. A local knowledgeable Realtor will know which market you are in and will be able to give the best advice on how to make an offer. Are we in a bidding war situation or are you the only offer and have a little more negotiation power.   2. Expert negotiation skills and a strong understanding of the contracts and extensive paperwork involved with ...Read More

In every job there is something that we have to do that we don't really want to do.  Most of those things are what make us money.  Sometimes it is nice to have a partner that reminds you, pumps you up, and trys to keep you on track.   Being an individual real estate agent can sometimes be lonely because you are doing this career on your own.  That is NOT how Davenport Bur...Read More

Happy August! The stats are in for the Burlington market for July!  Let's see what the numbers tell us!!  What difference a few weeks/months can make in the real estate market. A few months ago you had to hold off offers to keep the house on the market for more then a day and half, now it takes an average of 25-27 days to sell your home in Burlington right now. You also can see ...Read More

A you a realtor in the GTA?  Have you ever done a business plan? If you have one...do you keep in on your desk and look at it everyday or do you shove it in the top drawer of your desk, pull it out in December and make a new plan?  Here are Davenport Burlington we offer many services to our agents to help them stay productive, grow their businesses, and reach their goals.  We will ...Read More

Are you a newly licensed Realtor and are looking for a brokerage that provides guidance and mentorship?  Davenport Burlington has designed a mentorship program that will teach you and guide you through the process.  The best part of it all....IT'S FREE! That's right.  We don't take an additional cut of your commission if you want to join the program!  What does ou...Read More

Everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to picking a brokerage.  What is it that you are looking for?  Let me tell you why Davenport Burlington is a different brokerage and how we can grow your business!!  Leads Are you looking for a brokerage that provides you leads??  Davenport Burlington does!  We send out Buyer leads!  We also have a very FAIR way s...Read More

What is Vacant Tax? People with vacant homes in Toronto could be hit with new tax to help cool the housing market. The city council's executive committee approved a tax design and implementation plan on vacant Toronto homes starting in 2022. If approved by city council, a bylaw supporting the tax would come into effect on January 1, 2022, and that date would also become the state of the fir...Read More

8 Home Repairs you can't afford to ignore  Here are some stats from Yahoo Finance about homeowners doing repairs in their homes: 42% of homeowners PUT OFF a needed repair in 2020 19% Tried to Fix it themselves  22% just Left it broken We all know there are some repairs that we shouldn't delay on because they can lead to bigger, more expensive problems if no...Read More

Debunking Real Estate Myths that you probably believe!  Myth 1. You don't need to depersonalize your home before listing or showing it Staging can help you sell and sell for more! Taking away personalized items and creating a neutral space will allow the buyers to envision their things and lives in the house.   Myth 2. All renovations will increase the value of your hom...Read More

Are you moving into a new place?  Here are some helpful tips! 1. Update your address and transfer utilities  Don't forget to update your address for your Driver's Licence, Healthcard, banking, credit cards, loyalty programs and your place of employment. You may also want to set up a temporary mail-forwarding with Canada Post.  Call all your utilities, gas, electricity, te...Read More