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Embrace the Apple experience

dropboxGo,  RUN!   Get an iPAD

If you are able to use the GPS in your car;  surf the MLS, check realtor.com, review the TOUR of home you have planned by looking at the listings and their interior pictures while enroute, hand the iPad to your buyers to make notes ( EverNote ) and send themselves the pictures they took during the home tour by email when they are done/

You discussed and showed them the Buyers Agency agreement prior to the HOUSE shopping tour.

You have already prepared and have all the contracts to sign online.

Signatures are instantaneous;  forward all the documents by email to the Listing agent!

If you need more inspiration the Goodlife Team in Austin Texas were blessed to be selected as the poster child for ipad and Real Estate.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/business/profiles/goodlife-team/

 

I now have a contract directory of forms in the iBook library available for viewing and explanation.

Although DOCU- Sign is growing in popularity, Ontario Law is very specific about electronic commerce and the sale of property.  Everything else could conceivably be signed electronically.

Are you joining the video and technology revolution?

When will you start with Video?

If you have someone coming to or leaving Toronto Canada   I would like to hear from you.

 

 

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

4 comments • David Pylyp • January 19 2012 09:12PM

Toronto Home Sales off to a strong start in 2012

 We are starting a New Year with Resolutions and Optimism! And an price increase of 8.5% averaged over last year.

 
The first real estate post that I notice is that "the eventual increase in interest rates will lead to a decline in home prices (probably in the magnitude of 10% - 15%)"
 
The ink was barely cold on the presses when the pundits were howling about interest rate increases. When the Bank of Canada announced only 3 days earlier.
 

 

TORONTO, January 17, 2012 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 1,506 sales through the TorontoMLS® system during the first two weeks of January 2012. This result represented a six per cent increase compared to the first 14 days of January 2011. New listings were also up on a year-over-year basis, but by a lesser 3.7 per cent.


 

“The market didn’t miss a beat after the holiday season, with robust sales growth continuing and sellers’ market conditions remaining in place. Strong competition between buyers continued to push the average selling price higher in the Greater Toronto Area relative to a year ago,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President.


The average selling price during the first two weeks of 2012 was $444,473 – up by more than 8.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2011.


“Prices were up for most major home categories in the GTA in comparison to last year. The strongest price growth was for single-detached homes in the City of Toronto. The average price of singles in the 416 area code was up by 22 per cent year-over-year, pointing to a greater weighting of higher end detached homes changing hands compared to the same time last year,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.


http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/market_news/release_market_updates/news2012/nr_mid_month_0112.htm


So here we are the start of a new sales year. Interest rates appear to be stable for the remainder of 2012. Inventory [available homes for sale] continue to be in short supply with the inevitable multiple offers when more than one buyer wants the same house.


Many of the pundits are talking about construction cranes and the inevitable lack of occupants for these newly constructed properties. Now lets add the one variable that no one is discussing;  The vacancy factor for Toronto rentals is very competitive. The Vacancy Rate appears to be around 1%. ONE percent. Rentals in high rise condo average $1,600 to $2,000 for a two bed two bath unit at Humber Bay Shore or Square One Mississauga


All of this may indeed be for only a limited time as demand may cause the rates to increase because of borrowing demand. Call now and let's beat the rush!


What do you think? Add your comments.

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

6 comments • David Pylyp • January 17 2012 08:16PM

HST rebates on New condo Purchase for Investors

David Pylyp: I'm with Shadi Nasseri; A Condominium Law Specialist in Down Town Toronto. Tell me about HST (Harmonized Sales Tax Rebates) Can I get a rebate on the purchase?
Shadi Nasseri: When you purchase a new condo in Ontario you have to pay HST on the purchase price. There are however some exceptions to that rule. You can get a rebate of your HST payments, of a certain portion of your HST, if you qualify based on two factors, one, is if you live in the condo yourself, so there's a rebate that applies that you occupy the unit yourself, from the "occupancy date" and at least for a year, after the final closing date.
The other exception is where you rent it. In that case you do not apply for the rebate right away, so it is not deducted from the purchase price on closing, but it is rebated to you, a year after the closing, whereby you show proof that you rented, leased or rented the unit out, for the entire year and that you still own it.
David Pylyp: So, How can people reach you?
Shadi Nasseri: They can reach me on my website - MyTorontorealestatelawyer.com or by telephone at 416 400 6167

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

0 comments • David Pylyp • January 17 2012 12:14PM

You have 10 days to examine your Condo Contract

David Pylyp: With Shadi Nasseri a Toronto condo Law Specialist, When you buy a condominium from a builder developer there is a cooling off period correct?
Shadi Nasseri: Yes, You actually have a limited time to have your condo agreement of Purchase and Sale revied by a lawyer. Its called the Rescission Period, and usually its 10 (ten) days from the day that you signed the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. This also includes Holidays and weekends! Usually, so... Make sure that you get to a lawyer, contact a lawyer, to review the agreement as soon as possible.
David Pylyp: What types of things are you looking for?
Shadi Nasseri: You want to make sure that you are OK with all the terms of the Agreement.
Although a lot of people say the agreements are standard, What may be standard in One agreement of Purchase and Sale, May not be in your best interest, specific to you, So you ALWAYS need to review it and make sure It is OK for you and your specific conditions.
David Pylyp: I've seen agreements recently that don't even contain the square footage of the condo...
Shadi Nasseri: Yes, Unfortunately that is quite common. They don't have the square footage
and often there are provisions in the agreement that state that the builder has the right to change any aspect of the size and shape of the condo, as they wish.
So you need to make sure, either one that your OK with that or that you can speak to a builder to PIN down exactly what you are going to get.
David Pylyp: How are you dealing with Capped Closing Costs?
Shadi Nasseri: I always like to put in some sort of cap IF it is agreeable to the builder, just to manage your expectations, or the purchaser's expectations on closing. So that when It comes time for closing you are not surprised by the fees that you have to pay with respect to adjustments or HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) excetera, and you can save up for that. If we can get a CAP set with the Builder; you know exactly how much money you will need to close.
David Pylyp: And How do people reach you?
Shadi Nasseri: You can reach me on my website on myTorontoRealEstateLawyer.com or by telephone at 416 400 6167
David Pylyp: Pleased to have Shadi Nasseri on our TEAM of trusted professionals. Shadi is a Toronto Condominium Law specialist with offices in the heart of Toronto's City Center at Yonge and King.

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

0 comments • David Pylyp • January 16 2012 12:15PM

Best Phrase Heard from Realtor

What is the best possible phrase you could hear from a Toronto Real Estate agent?

I don't know, but let me ask and find out for you.

 

 

 

 

 

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

0 comments • David Pylyp • January 16 2012 12:07PM

Shadi Nasseri Specialist with Condominium Law Toronto

David Pylyp: I'm in Down Town Toronto with Shadi Nasseri. Whats special about your law firm? Shadi Nasseri: Well, we specialize in real estate law, so I am a real estate lawyer, and I only do real estate transactions. That includes Purchase and Sale Agreements, as well as refinancing of Homes and Condominium units. My office is located Downtown so its reachable by all the people who live or commute or work in the Toronto City Core; I do private mortgages, asset purchases, commercial transactions, lease agreements, anything related to real estate. David Pylyp: How have you found the gender balance in your business? Shadi Nasseri; Actually I have seen quite shift in recent months, in the last year or so, I've seen a lot of single women purchasing condos. and as a woman myself that makes me very proud, Its no longer that couples are buying homes together necessarily or men buying homes by themselves, A lot of women are saving their money, and putting it into investing in the real estate market. David Pylyp: How can people reach you Shadi? Shadi Nasseri: You can reach me on my website MyTorontoRealEstateLawyer dot com or they can call me at 416 400 6167 Thank you

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

0 comments • David Pylyp • January 10 2012 07:00PM

How to ask for real estate Referrals

Someone sitting across the table from you, They were recommended by a friend, Lets say that they are selling you life insurance, They are trying to sell you a car, or they are a real estate agent. And they are trying to sell to you but they've been referred.
The minute that they've been referred the door opens and therefore there is a comfort level. I want you to look at this.

Are you doing your best to get referrals? Number 1: dealing with people and I'm not just talking about your sellers, or your buyers. How about the lawyers that your dealing with? Here's a mistake that real estate agents make today,
You're not going out to visit the people that are important to you.
I'll give you an example.
Faxing In, Sending electronically. All your Agreements of Purchase and Sale.
the girls are doing it....
You are loosing a chance for a contact. Especially in a larger law firm. Hand deliver one, give it to the lawyer and while you are there say "Is there anyone else here that is working in real estate?" In your firm? I'd like to meet them.
Let them take you by the hand and get past the keeper of the gate.
Its a door opening.
Ask for referrals wherever and all the time, because when you're sitting across the table And someone has... You're there because Mr. Johnson or Mrs Johnson has said " this is my friend " and you're there, you can't beat that.
The door has opened for you.
Never stop asking for referrals and FIRE your courier. Start hand delivering things. Go out and make contacts again.
David Pylyp 647 218 2414
Homes west Toronto including Etobicoke West Toronto Humber Bay and Mississauga

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

2 comments • David Pylyp • January 02 2012 03:15PM

Its 2012 Are you still at Mom's?

If you are 35 and Your Mom lives with you...
Thats OK . If you are 35 and still live with your Mom... we need to get you out..
There is a difference. Lets Talk!
Call me at 647 218 2414

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

2 comments • David Pylyp • January 01 2012 10:40AM

Toronto Forecast 2012 Real Estate

Will we have the sky rocketing interest rates? Will the Toronto Condo Bubble Burst? How is our unemployment rate?
The global scandals and economic meltdown of entire nations was not shared by Canadians.



The Canadian housing market has demonstrated tremendous resilience in recent years, but 2011 stands out. Instead of responding to economic concerns both here and abroad with a retreat in sales and prices, residential real estate markets actually experienced an upswing in the volatile third and final quarters. While clearly not impervious to the impact, Canadian consumers are intent on making their moves now, in advance of higher housing values and rising interest rates down the road. Canadians continue to buy houses.
Improvement in both provincial and local economies, is required; The increased deficit in Ontario resulted in a downgrade in Ontario's economic outlook, Rob Ford's first year in office has been acrimonious, especially during the second half of 2011, yet Toronto real estate values continue to defy logic with a projected increase of five per cent in 12.
The economic underpinnings support ongoing demand, particularly as job creation efforts continue and unemployment rates edge down further. 7.9% in Toronto. Nationally, we remain on an upward track, and the confidence consumers have demonstrated in housing over the past decade will prove well founded once again next year. The rising belief in homeownership is key, especially among Generation X and Y—some of whom are making their moves sooner. Boomers and retirees are changing, too. They’re healthier and more active, with longer life expectancy. Overall, we’re seeing an extension of the homeownership cycle, and it’s great news for housing.
What happened to Freedom 55? A Statscan study doesn’t speculate as to why we are seeing such a significant trend towards delaying retirement, but polls and opinion surveys provide some answers. For example, a Harris/Decima poll conducted for Scotiabank and released in earlier this year found that more than two-thirds of respondents said they plan to keep working after reaching retirement age. Of these, 38 per cent will do so because they won’t have enough money to live on. Another survey, this one for TD Waterhouse, discovered that 67 per cent of baby boomers are worried they won’t have enough money to retire, while only 15 per cent feel comfortable about their situation.
While tighter supply levels contribute to steady price appreciation in most major markets across Canada this year, Toronto is approaching 90 thousand units. Condo sales will now account for almost 40% of all units sold.
With houses popping on the market resulting in immediate multiple offers, We are hopeful for an increase in inventory more in line with years previous that should ease upward pressure on average price in the year ahead, but those in the mature market with homes in desirable neighourhoods are holding onto their homes longer...
If you are considering a move this year Call me... and allow me to demonstrate what I do for you. 647 218 2414

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

0 comments • David Pylyp • December 29 2011 03:23PM

Make YouTube Video Work for you

Lets get some views on your youtube Video. You want fresh eyes!

 
In the description field for the video ADD a Bit.ly, a URL shortener that will provide a link directly back to your intended landing page.
 
Use keywords to describe the nature of the video and the primary function of your business. Remember to include your location. Toronto, Ontario Canada
 
Closed Captioning for Hearing Impaired CC At your youtube account; click the chevron on your name (DROP DOWN MENU) Select Video Manager, then select the video that we will work with by clicking on Edit Video Button. You can now edit anything we need in the Title, ( to better assist with keywords) description or Keyword fields. NOTE we are moving to the Caption Button Field that appears on the TOP row.
 
Having selected the Captions button a new window will appear with Available Captions or Tracks. Select the + Button to add a Track. New window appears. Select a File to upload. This will be a plain Text file .TXT extension that you have saved in notepad. *This should be an accurate transcribed file of the dialogue. Press upload and you are done.
 
Remember to turn on the closed caption option in the Footer of the Video frame.
 
Create your own topical Playlists Touch your name in the top right corner and the drop down menu appears Select Video Manager; on the LH side there is a button to create a playlist however you would like to arrange. +NEW. Either by topic, date, views your choice. Touch the Create NEW and provide a Name and description. Now when you display each video in the view format
 
Sharing to Social Media

More on the next post Need a few video ideas? Help yourself to any video topic or idea from this library. 

Professional and Persistent in getting things done.

David Pylyp

Accredited Senior Agent for York Peel and Halton Regions

Living in Toronto and promoting shopTOism   Get and Give Value

2 comments • David Pylyp • December 18 2011 04:48PM