Pricing your home right the first time is vital, says agent Yvonne O'Hara

Yvonne O'Hara
Sales Representative

So you’re selling your home. There are many decisions to be made, but the most important decision is how to price your house correctly.

The first two to three weeks of the listing are vital. Price your home too low—you may cheat yourself out of money. Some buyers might not even view your home because the price is below their parameters or they may feel there is something wrong with it. Often homes are priced low to create competition and then a specific offer date is scheduled. That’s another story.

Set your price too high and potential buyers could turn to more reasonably-priced homes. Others may feel you wouldn’t entertain a large decrease in price, so they won’t even make an offer. Too high a price could leave your home on the market too long, and this is never good. Potential buyers will feel they can lowball you because of possible time pressures or feel that there is something wrong with the house.

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Speaking of Dogs is ready for a cheerful canine Christmas

Just in time for Christmas, Speaking of Dogs offers a one-stop online shopping site for every dog lover on your list. From a choice of holiday cards, unique and novel dog-themed gifts, festive baskets for both humans and dogs to their annual ‘Give a Shelter Dog a Christmas’ promotion, look no further than www.speakingofdogs.com—just click the online store logo.

Give a Shelter Dog a Christmas

As the holidays approach many abandoned dogs will spend the Christmas season in a shelter. To help provide them bit of cheer, Speaking of Dogs has designed gift bags filled with toys, treats and cookies which will be hand-delivered directly to the shelter.
A Give a Shelter Dog a Christmas bag can be purchased in your own name, or can be given as a gift or in honour of someone else. Delivery is free within the City of Toronto. What better way to show you care than to help a homeless dog during the holidays?

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"Cheese Platters are Art"—The Artisan Cheese and Food Gallery

Planning holiday entertaining, you’ll probably be putting together a cheese platter—why not make it a work of art? There’s no one better to call on in the neighbourhood than the  experts at The Artisan Cheese and Food Gallery.

“A cheese platter should cover a variety of flavours and textures,” says Artisan Cheese owner Larry McKee, “for an experience of salty, creamy, sweet, crunchy, fruity, simple and complex. There’s a definite art involved.”

The Artisan Cheese can assist you by offering suggestions, with tastings, to help you find what works for you, and what will “wow” your guests. Tell them what wines and beers you will be serving, and they’ll guide you with the perfect pairings.

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Saxon for Men—a top fashion experience in the Kingsway

These pants make your life easier. Alberto Original Ceramica are the ideal everyday or travel pant: they keep their shape at all times; are warm in winter, cool in summer; UV resistant and washable. The most comfort-able pants you will ever wear are available as dress or casual styles in 10 colours. Get them at Saxon For Men, conveniently located in the Humbertown Mall.

Saxon For Men has been serving Toronto’s west end for more than 40 years. Owners Steven and Randy Goodman have taken Saxon For Men into this season with a fresh outlook and a forward-thinking attitude

Both are devoted to keeping their clients on top of the lastest fashion experience.

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Jacqueline Thompson, Financial Advisor with heart

Financial Advisor Jacqueline Thompson offers “advice from the heart” to her clients with the use of her skills and life experience.

Her advisory service benefits families and individuals in the community who know they need a financial strategy to reach their life purpose, and who value a professional that listens to them, takes the time to understand their situation, then pulls out all the stops so they can reach their dreams and goals.

No two situations are alike. This means Jacqueline equips every client with a customized written plan with recommendations on how they can still save for retirement, maximize tax efficiency, leave a legacy for their family/favourite charity or make socially-responsible investments.

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