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Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #7 Multiple Offers
We're in a multiple offers situation; what do we do?
Making an Offer: #7 Multiple Offers Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #6 Another Offer
What happens if there's another offer?
Making an Offer: #6 Another Offer Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #5 The Rules
So, we presented our offer, and now it's in the seller's hands to look at all the offers and choose one to accept.
Making an Offer: #5 The Rules Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #4 Presenting the Offer
Our offer is ready; how do we present it? It can be presented in person or by email. I have some innovative ideas to make the offer stand out from the rest.
Making an Offer: #4 Presenting the Offer Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #3 Inspection, Docs & Financing
There are other conditions when making an offer after deciding on a price and occupation date. We have to be satisfied with the inspection and the documents that pertain to the property, and we have to provide proof of the appropriate financing.
Making an Offer: #3 Inspection, Docs, & Financing Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #2 Price
We are ready to make an offer, what are the conditions? Price is number one, then occupation, when you sign at the notary and move in.
Making an Offer: #2 Price Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Making an Offer: #1 Brokerage Contract
So, we visited the perfect property to buy and want to make an offer. Before making the offer, we have to sign a brokerage contract.
Making an Offer: #1 Brokerage Contract Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buying a Property #5 Visits
So, you want to buy a property, what's the 5th step? Visiting properties.
Buying a Property #5 Visits Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buying a Property #4 Research & Comparable
So, you want to buy a property, what's the 4th step? Research & Comparable.
Buying a Property #4 Research and Comparable Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buying a Property #3 Set up a Portal
So, you want to buy a property, what's the 3rd step? Setting up a Portal.
Buying a Property #3 Setting up a Portal Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buying a Property #2 Working with a Broker
So, you want to buy a property, what's the 2nd step? Working with a broker.
Buying a Property #2 Working with a Broker Video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buying a Property #1 Preapproval
So, you want to buy a property, what's the first step? Preapproval.
Buying a Property #1 Preapproval video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - 2023 Market part 3 of 3: Montreal
Part 3 of 3 - Everyone wants to know what's going to happen this year in the real estate market for Montreal. Let's look at some economic factors and statistics together.
Broker with the Hat - 2023 Market part 2 of 3: Quebec
Part 2 of 3 - Everyone wants to know what's going to happen this year in the real estate market for Quebec. Let's look at some economic factors and statistics together.
2023 Market 2/3 Quebec video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - 2023 Market part 1 of 3: Canada
Part 1 of 3 - Everyone wants to know what's going to happen this year in the real estate market for Canada. Let's look at some economic factors and statistics together.
2023 Market 1/3 Canada video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Extra Mile
I'm always willing to go the extra mile for my clients.
Extra Mile video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Naked Buildings II
Most brick buildings are constructed of wood on the interior as we saw in the first 'Naked Buildings" video. Now I've returned to the site and we see that new windows and doors have been installed as well as a vapour barrier.
Naked Buildings II video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Sold! Time to Take Down My Sign
I'm allowed to keep my sold sign up from the time the conditions are fulfilled until the notary signing.
Broker with the Hat - Nice Reno with Innovative Details
Nice renovation where care was given to details, like a water valve for the refrigerator to provide cold water and ice, and a surprise feature above the stove.
Broker with the Hat - Increase in Property Evaluation Explained
Increase in property evaluations for the city of Montreal explained.
Broker with the Hat - Every Transaction is Unique
Every client has a different situation and reason to sell their home, making every sold transaction unique.
Broker with the Hat - Evenings on the Canal
Evenings on the canal are special, especially the views.
Evenings on the Canal video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Buy a Deck, Comes with a Condo
Buy a deck with great views, comes with a condo 😊
Broker with the Hat - Mortgage Facts and Fiction
With rising mortgage rates and sensational headlines, I discuss facts and fiction with Morgan the Mortgage Guy, Morgan Englebretsen (Mortgage Architects).
Broker with the Hat - Bill 5
Bill 5, amendment to the real estate brokerage act explained.
Broker with the Hat - Inside Naked
How a condo looks as it's being built or renovated, naked on the inside :)
Broker with the Hat - Referrals
I get referrals and appreciate the effort.
Referrals video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Nice Views
Nice views of downtown Montreal and the mountain are worth money.
Nice views video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - Resurrection
Resurrection of an offer to purchase in 2nd rank, just in time for Easter.
Broker with the Hat - Mystery on Morgan
A bit of history about Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and a mystery on Morgan.
Broker with the Hat - New Car
Happy to receive my new Subaru Impreza, continuing my blue car trend starting in 2019.
New Car video on YouTube
Broker with the Hat - A lot of churches
We have a lot of churches.
Broker with the Hat - Long Move Continued Story
Seller was so happy to sell to their neighbours just next door.
Broker with the Hat - In the Country
There's no lengths that I will not do for my clients. I'll even drive to the country to visit multiple properties under 200K in a snow squall.
Broker with the Hat - A View is Valuable
Properties often have something special about them that adds value and makes them a good investment. Here the condo has a balcony and a magnificent view.
Broker with the Hat - Naked Buildings
Most brick buildings are actually wood on the inside.
Broker with the Hat - Hardwood Floors Last 100 Years
After re-sanding hardwood floors over the years, they last about 100 years.
Broker with the Hat - Keep Temp Above 14°C
Always keep the temperature inside your home at 14°C or above in winter, even when you're away so the pipes don't burst from the cold.
Broker with the Hat - Long Move
There's a beautiful story behind my clients' move next door. Get in touch and I'll regale you with this one and more stories as we work together.
Broker with the Hat - Open House Interlude
I don't know what other brokers do while waiting for visits at Open Houses, but I entertain myself, and sometimes neighbours, with a musical interlude.
Broker with the Hat - Many Hats
I wear many hats, not just my signature fedora.
Broker with the Hat - Blizzard Shmizzard
No matter the weather, I still work for my clients, even in blizzards.
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 08: How to buy in multiple offer scenarios?
In a hot market with multiple offers everywhere my clients always ask me how does it work? What are the rules?
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 07: Covid Update Fall 2020
As this unique situation with the Covid-19 Virus continues, my clients are often asking me what I think of the market right now... So this is what I tell them...
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 06: Origin Story
As I get to know clients and they get to know me, they often ask how I got into the real estate field... and they also ask, "What's with the Hat?" I will answer these important questions with this video.
Click on the link below and skip forward to 15:37 to the start of the story featuring my clients and myself talking about the reasoning behind the increase in real estate activity in July and why people want a change in living quarters aired on August 7, 2020 on CBC Montreal News:
For all the normal people who were not awake at 6:40 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2020, here is a link to my interview on CBC Daybreak about virtual Real Estate sales:
Going old school radio broadcast, talking about latest virtual technology.
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 05: Covid-19
An update on the real estate industry during this unprecedented time of the worldwide pandemic, and my thoughts on what it means for you and your plans for real estate.
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 04: A Real Estate What?
A funny story about some clients' comments that illustrate how I do business.
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 03: ACCEPTED OFFER: Now what?
We have managed to make a deal on the price. Now what? What is next:
Broker with the Hat Video. Episode 02: The Process of Buying a Property.
How do people start? When is the time to start? How do you get prepared to buy?
Broker with the Hat Video. Welcome to 2020 and Why make a Podcast?
An introduction to the the video series, a little bit about myself and how I do business, and some topics that we will cover in upcoming episodes.
