Mark Faris Blog
16 Nov How to Find the Perfect Neighbourhood
What truly distinguishes a house from a home is about more than just the property itself, but the community and environment that surround it.
15 Nov Putting in an offer? 10 Requests to Exclude
Are you interested in submitting an offer but on the fence about whether to make certain requests of the seller?
14 Nov Living Rooms: How to Leave an Impression on Buyers
When potential buyers walk into a home, the living area is usually the first and the last room they see so we are here to help ensure that they remember yours for all the right reasons.
30 Oct 5 Big Mistakes People Make with Real Estate Investments
People love real estate! Who hasn’t watched a show featuring a stunning home transformation that has resulted in turning a huge profit in rental income?
17 Oct What You Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization & Real Estate
As of October 17, 2018, recreational use of marijuana is now legal in Canada. If you've got a stake in real estate, what does this mean for you? Can a landlord ban a tenant from smoking marijuana? Do home owners have to disclose marijuana plant growth on the property if it's legal? How does the new cannabis legalization impact Canadians' real estate buying decisions?
11 Oct Avoid These 6 Scents When Your House is for Sale
When your house is on the market, you’re looking to maximize every benefit possible – even the smells have to sell. How do you know if the scents wafting through your home are pleasant or not? Don't we just do as the song says? Follow your nose – it always knows? Not always.
04 Oct Is finishing your basement a waste of money?
Wondering if it's worth your while to finish your basement? Sometimes buyers see an unfinished basement as a blank slate to design as they please. Finishing a basement is only of benefit if it is done tastefully, will provide use while you still own the home, and provides purposeful options for future owners.Here are some tips to help you add value to your home with your basement reno without wasting money:
26 Sep How to Be an Ontario REALTOR® in 3 Steps
There are three phases you must go through to become a REALTOR® in Ontario, and we're going to break it all down for you so there's no mystery.What does it take to become a real estate salesperson in Ontario?
18 Sep Buying your first house? 7 Things you need to know.
If you're dreaming about the day you'll own your own home and are wondering where on earth you'd even begin, you've come to the right place. Here are seven things every first-time home buyer should know before you think about house-hunting: #1 There are ZERO real estate feesWhen...