There are a lot of misconceptions regarding how real estate commissions work. The belief held by many is that realtors earn obscene amounts of cash for doing little more than hammering a sold sign into the front lawn. But the truth is that most realtors earn roughly minimum wage or less.

Last week, the Bank of Canada announced its final interest rate hike for the immediate future. This has caused a lot of local buyers to wonder if real estate prices have bottomed out. While I do not have a crystal ball, I can say with certainty that now is a great time to consider purchasing a home.

Concerns regarding the cost of Fort Erie housing are totally understandable given that prices have risen dramatically in recent history. This article takes a detailed look at what the average household can comfortably afford using real data and examples.

With more than 1,000 active realtors in Niagara Region, you could throw a rock in just about any direction and hit one of us. So, if you’re thinking of selling your home, why should you choose me, Brent Jones, to list it? If you’ll indulge me, I’d like to answer that very question for you.

It often surprises clients when I tell them that fall and winter are excellent times to list and sell their homes. From added curb appeal to reduced competition, there are four main reasons for this.

Market conditions are in a constant state of flux, but the three Ps never go out of style. If you want your home sold quickly and for top dollar, your Presentation, Pricing, and Promotion strategies have to be done right.

As a lot of you are already aware, my wife and I welcomed our first daughter, Ellie, into the world on April 27, 2022. As a direct result, I have adjusted my availability.

But so long as we’re on the topic of office hours and availability, I have a few thoughts I’d like to share on the irrevocability clause contained in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Form 100), the definition of presenting offers at the earliest practical opportunity, and how both of these items impact work-life balance as a realtor in Ontario.

Buy or sell Niagara real estate with me this fall and you will automatically be entered to win a $3,000 vacation package via Selloff Vacations. Click “Read More” for Complete Contest Rules and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

At the end of last year, I published a year-in-review blog post, covering some of the many highlights of 2020. Well, I am proud to announce that today — less than halfway through 2021 — I’ve got more to share.

Why? Well, the results of certain annual awards in real estate often aren’t tabulated or announced until sometime the following year. So without further ado, I’m proud to share the following…

2020 was a difficult year, to say the least, and it’s no big secret that a lot of us are rooting for it to come to an end. Nonetheless, a lot of amazing things happened this year while serving my clients and, if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to take a moment to share them with you.