Hamilton Review.com
Greater Hamilton's Online Real Estate Magazine
INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS NOT MEANT TO SOLICIT CLIENTS AND/OR PROPERTIES ALREADY UNDER CONTRACT. Robert J. Morrow is a licensed Real Estate Sales Representative with Chase Realty, Brokerage, 436 Wison St. E., Ancaster ON (905) 648-3333, and is a member of the Realtors Association of Hamilton/Burlington (RAHB). Susan Gogishvili is publisher of Hamilton Home Review. Please address all inquiries to: robert@hamiltonhomereview.com
Copyright 2011, Robert J. Morrow,
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www.comfree.com
For 2011, privaterealestate.ca and bytheowner.com merged to form commFree, making it the largest private selling network in the country (according to them).
For 2011, privaterealestate.ca and bytheowner.com merged to form commFree, making it the largest private selling network in the country (according to them).
www.propertyguys.com
Well run franchised site with lots of good organization. They opened up a Hamilton office in 09 and are adding franchises every month. Founded in Nova Scotia and better in other provinces at the moment. Keep an eye on them.They've been winning Franchise Awards of late.
Well run franchised site with lots of good organization. They opened up a Hamilton office in 09 and are adding franchises every month. Founded in Nova Scotia and better in other provinces at the moment. Keep an eye on them.They've been winning Franchise Awards of late.
www.propertysold.ca
One of the up-and-comers. Check out common phrases on Google and you'll see these guys on page one most of the time. That's internet savvy which is what you need for private sales. No one is going to see your home unless they can find the website it's listed on. After the MLS, Google is the second place people start their search. These guys understand that concept.
www.housemaxx.ca
Blatantly international, this site attempts to satisfy everyone with everything, including rentals. Worth a looksee for the international possibilities, but tough to narrow down locally.
Blatantly international, this site attempts to satisfy everyone with everything, including rentals. Worth a looksee for the international possibilities, but tough to narrow down locally.
www.assist2sell.com
Okay, it's primarily a U.S. site playing homage to Canada, but if you're interested in properties in Eastern Canada or London, Ontario (?), then it's worth a look. If the franchise takes off, it's got potential.
Okay, it's primarily a U.S. site playing homage to Canada, but if you're interested in properties in Eastern Canada or London, Ontario (?), then it's worth a look. If the franchise takes off, it's got potential.
www.privatesale4u.com
This site was created by an entrepreneuer in this area. Not glitzy but has all the necessary info and is geared to Greater Hamilton (mostly the East End, Mountain, and Stoney Creek.
This site was created by an entrepreneuer in this area. Not glitzy but has all the necessary info and is geared to Greater Hamilton (mostly the East End, Mountain, and Stoney Creek.
www.forsalebyownercanada.com
Listings are in odd places, listed by number as opposed to town. Mostly rural but worth a look if that's your destination. Don't mistake with FSOB.com which is a U.S. site (though that site is terrific for generic tips and tidbits).
Listings are in odd places, listed by number as opposed to town. Mostly rural but worth a look if that's your destination. Don't mistake with FSOB.com which is a U.S. site (though that site is terrific for generic tips and tidbits).
www.propertyshop.ca
As with similar concepts, it's only good where they've sold franchises which in this case are specific and diverse counties and cities in Southern Ontario only. If it's where you're searching or selling, it may do the trick though.
As with similar concepts, it's only good where they've sold franchises which in this case are specific and diverse counties and cities in Southern Ontario only. If it's where you're searching or selling, it may do the trick though.
www.canadahomesforsale.ca
The plan is national and it's a nice idea but only the beginning by the looks of it (2 homes in Ontario). They seem to be associated with www.on4sale.com
The plan is national and it's a nice idea but only the beginning by the looks of it (2 homes in Ontario). They seem to be associated with www.on4sale.com
www.worldwide-realestate-forsale.com
It doesn't cost much to list your home but random checks show less than 50 homes for sale in Hamilton at any given time when there are, in fact, hundreds.
But if you're looking to find buyers in Spain? Probably good for a back up site you can send to relatives for fun.
It doesn't cost much to list your home but random checks show less than 50 homes for sale in Hamilton at any given time when there are, in fact, hundreds.
But if you're looking to find buyers in Spain? Probably good for a back up site you can send to relatives for fun.
www.transcanadahousing.com
This fairly new player seems to have learned from the others and provides a decent service for one price: $99. As with most, what they can do is limited but if you are confident in your own abilities to sell your house, your $99 buys you signs and minimal exposure in a printed publication. The biggest problem, as with many, is that they are based in the West. A simple search for any priced home in Hamilton during Sept/07 revealed 0 homes for sale!
This fairly new player seems to have learned from the others and provides a decent service for one price: $99. As with most, what they can do is limited but if you are confident in your own abilities to sell your house, your $99 buys you signs and minimal exposure in a printed publication. The biggest problem, as with many, is that they are based in the West. A simple search for any priced home in Hamilton during Sept/07 revealed 0 homes for sale!
www.privateexchange.ca
We discovered this one when a client moving to the Hamilton area told us they were selling privately. With offices in Windsor, Muskoka, Durham, and Vancouver Island, BC., it is very definitely an exclusive site and useless anywhere else. However, if you feel your home would sell in any of these area, they have created a very effective niche marketplace. A glossy magazine is available at local merchants also. Similar to privaterealestate.ca in our area.
We discovered this one when a client moving to the Hamilton area told us they were selling privately. With offices in Windsor, Muskoka, Durham, and Vancouver Island, BC., it is very definitely an exclusive site and useless anywhere else. However, if you feel your home would sell in any of these area, they have created a very effective niche marketplace. A glossy magazine is available at local merchants also. Similar to privaterealestate.ca in our area.
www.ibuyhousesfast.ca
If you're at the end of your rope and can't sell your house, then these guys will help you out. They'll buy, lease, rent, finance; depends on your situation. Investors participate by being the "angels" that provide the funds. Be sure you've tried all your options first though; i.e: REALTOR(R), private sale, etc., before you go this route.
If you're at the end of your rope and can't sell your house, then these guys will help you out. They'll buy, lease, rent, finance; depends on your situation. Investors participate by being the "angels" that provide the funds. Be sure you've tried all your options first though; i.e: REALTOR(R), private sale, etc., before you go this route.
www.forsalebyowner.ca
Based in Alberta, this site's best function is its tips. But you can sell a home here, if you don't mind the national approach.
Based in Alberta, this site's best function is its tips. But you can sell a home here, if you don't mind the national approach.
www.propertyswarm.com
This one has promise. It's broken the Greater Toronto area down into cities and municipalities. There you find a decent number of private listings. You can list for free. There are 59 listings in Hamilton at the time we looked but many didn't have pictures (which kind of defeats the purpose I would think). And you can search price range, etc.
This one has promise. It's broken the Greater Toronto area down into cities and municipalities. There you find a decent number of private listings. You can list for free. There are 59 listings in Hamilton at the time we looked but many didn't have pictures (which kind of defeats the purpose I would think). And you can search price range, etc.
We like this site, although it is NOT associated with us . But if you're thinking of selling yourself, it's a valuable source of generic FSBO information and advice. Membership options are for American services though, so if you join, remember that all the links and services offered are for purchasing US properties. It's the advice and generic info that's valuable.
www.justlisted.com
This site is a promotional tool for real estate agents. Not an FSOB, but it will get you to other sales rep's if that's what you need. Agents pay to be a part of the program. FSOB search engines often lead you here.
This site is a promotional tool for real estate agents. Not an FSOB, but it will get you to other sales rep's if that's what you need. Agents pay to be a part of the program. FSOB search engines often lead you here.
www.ontariolistings.ca
Pretty comprehensive since it's limited to Ontario. Has city searches and lots of info on homes. Good pricing for packages. Based in Eastern Ontario (but does that matter on the web?)
Pretty comprehensive since it's limited to Ontario. Has city searches and lots of info on homes. Good pricing for packages. Based in Eastern Ontario (but does that matter on the web?)
www.virtualfsbo.com
We actually found out about this one from a client who used it place his home on the internet. International in scope, they only hit certain cities, likely those where customers coming from. eg: Our client was the only home listed for the town. Hamilton isn't on the list and Toronto only lists 6 homes.
We actually found out about this one from a client who used it place his home on the internet. International in scope, they only hit certain cities, likely those where customers coming from. eg: Our client was the only home listed for the town. Hamilton isn't on the list and Toronto only lists 6 homes.
www.on4sale.ca
I don't really understand this one. Are these the only listings. If not, how do you see all the others? You'd think being a division of Canada Homes For Sale it would be a little more user-friendly. If you can figure it out, please let us know.
I don't really understand this one. Are these the only listings. If not, how do you see all the others? You'd think being a division of Canada Homes For Sale it would be a little more user-friendly. If you can figure it out, please let us know.
www.listingking.com
Seems to be a relatively new site because there at last check there were houses for sale in our area. Listings are free and they are aggressively going after agents too so it may catch on. The search engine seems good and they do offer services such as documents, lawyer referalls, etc. Keep your eye on it
Seems to be a relatively new site because there at last check there were houses for sale in our area. Listings are free and they are aggressively going after agents too so it may catch on. The search engine seems good and they do offer services such as documents, lawyer referalls, etc. Keep your eye on it
www.justlisted.com
This site is a promotional tool for real estate agents. Not an FSOB, but it will get you to other sales rep's if that's what you need. Agents pay to be a part of the program. FSOB search engines often lead you here.
This site is a promotional tool for real estate agents. Not an FSOB, but it will get you to other sales rep's if that's what you need. Agents pay to be a part of the program. FSOB search engines often lead you here.
IF YOU KNOW OF OTHER SITES THAT SHOULD BE LISTED HERE, PLEASE CONTACT US.
That's it.
That's our strategy.
So why do we think it's ideal?
Consider this....
1) Every other site listed on this page charges you money up front for their services. If you don't sell the house, you're out the money. Prices range from $199 to $1,599--or more--depending upon how much or how little of a service they provide.
2) If you use a private selling company--or do it totally by yourself--you have to do everything. That means being there for every viewing, performing open houses, paying for local advertising, physically listing on sites like Kijiji and Craigslist, negotiating the sale, and ensuring it closes without any problems.The law prohibits them from doing much more than that (REBBA Act 2002)
2) Most real estate brokerages require between 4-6% to ensure a full service that will sell your home. This pays for both the selling agent and the buying agent and--in most cases--incorporates a full service (MLS(R) listing, sign on your lawn, open houses, local advertising, some internet promotion). For a $250,000 home, that amounts to $12,500-15,000.
Our Alternative:
We will provide a full brokerage service including signs, MLS(R) llisting, NLS(R) listing, open houses, local advertising (of the open houses), listing on over 130 internet sites, listing on all our social media sites, virtual video tour of your home, all pictures for the listings, and full liability and fiduciary services, as required by law.
And we will do it all for a 1% commission... payable only when the house sells. If it never does, you don't pay a dime and you can try someone else.
Keep in mind the following:
1) The majority of homes are sold using the MLS(R) system, which you can only access using a licensed REALTOR(R). (if someone tells you different, I suggest you read the fine print)
2) An agent will bring a buyer to your home as long as you state in your listing
that you will pay him or her apx. 2.5% commission. (ask me about that)
4) Most homes sold by agents sell for higher than privately sold homes
allowing for the commission rates charged).
If you're thinking of selling and want to know more, drop us an email. We'll be happy to put it all in writing for you. It's not complicated. It's just good business!
That's our strategy.
So why do we think it's ideal?
Consider this....
1) Every other site listed on this page charges you money up front for their services. If you don't sell the house, you're out the money. Prices range from $199 to $1,599--or more--depending upon how much or how little of a service they provide.
2) If you use a private selling company--or do it totally by yourself--you have to do everything. That means being there for every viewing, performing open houses, paying for local advertising, physically listing on sites like Kijiji and Craigslist, negotiating the sale, and ensuring it closes without any problems.The law prohibits them from doing much more than that (REBBA Act 2002)
2) Most real estate brokerages require between 4-6% to ensure a full service that will sell your home. This pays for both the selling agent and the buying agent and--in most cases--incorporates a full service (MLS(R) listing, sign on your lawn, open houses, local advertising, some internet promotion). For a $250,000 home, that amounts to $12,500-15,000.
Our Alternative:
We will provide a full brokerage service including signs, MLS(R) llisting, NLS(R) listing, open houses, local advertising (of the open houses), listing on over 130 internet sites, listing on all our social media sites, virtual video tour of your home, all pictures for the listings, and full liability and fiduciary services, as required by law.
And we will do it all for a 1% commission... payable only when the house sells. If it never does, you don't pay a dime and you can try someone else.
Keep in mind the following:
1) The majority of homes are sold using the MLS(R) system, which you can only access using a licensed REALTOR(R). (if someone tells you different, I suggest you read the fine print)
2) An agent will bring a buyer to your home as long as you state in your listing
that you will pay him or her apx. 2.5% commission. (ask me about that)
4) Most homes sold by agents sell for higher than privately sold homes
allowing for the commission rates charged).
If you're thinking of selling and want to know more, drop us an email. We'll be happy to put it all in writing for you. It's not complicated. It's just good business!
To the best of our knowledge, this is the only website in Ontario that provides access to all the local private sale companies in one place.
Even though you save money on agent's commissions (paying instead between $199 to $1500 ior more n one-time fees)... which one do you chose?
Keep in mind also that these companies are restricted by law as to the services they can provide to you. It is possible for some of them to get you on the MLS(R) for an additional fee but they still have to coordinate with a licensed REALTORR) by law.
Even though you save money on agent's commissions (paying instead between $199 to $1500 ior more n one-time fees)... which one do you chose?
Keep in mind also that these companies are restricted by law as to the services they can provide to you. It is possible for some of them to get you on the MLS(R) for an additional fee but they still have to coordinate with a licensed REALTORR) by law.
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Ask anything... Or just send us your email, and we'll tell you everything!
