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More Great Words From Some Great Clients! My wife and I recently bought and sold with Sean, and we were absolutely blown away by his top notch service, dedication, accessibility, and responsiveness. His marketing of our town house was great and very in tune with the current technology being used by many buyers. He found the perfect home for us to buy, with all of the features we were looking for. Sean provided us with ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 9, 2011		More
Picture Perfect - Real Estate Photography 101 If you are preparing your home for sale and want to help your realtor sell your home quickly for maximum dollars, start with setting up for the photo shoot. Today’s buyers are very visual and will look at photos before they will even read the wonderfully written description full of details and dynamic adjectives. The first step in this process begins with hiring a realtor that provides professional ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 1, 2011		More
The Value of a Realtor – Do You Really Save Money Selling On Your Own? Hot real estate markets will always result in the emergence of alternative methods to buy and sell property. However, even in the hottest markets, more than 90% of Canadians still choose to enlist the services of a professional real estate agent to sell their homes. ‘For Sale By Owner’ companies promote a unique system for selling real estate. A system that makes potential clients ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 12, 2011		More
'For Sale By Owner' Founder Needs Broker to Sell His Apartment Colby Sambrotto, founder of the website ForSaleByOwner.com, which lets people sell their own properties, has sold his two-bedroom apartment with the help of a real-estate broker at a 6% commission. "At first he wouldn't let me increase the price," [the broker] said. "I told him I know what I am doing-the market is picking up." Not only could the For Sale By Owner guy not sell his own apartment, ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 9, 2011		More
Keep a Lid on it! Roofs have always been a concern for buyers, but I think with all the recent shows on TV (e.g. Holmes Inspection), people are becoming more concerned with the condition of the roof as the effects of water damage are quite scary. Every time Mike Holmes identifies roof damage, interior walls are coming down and men in radioactive protective gear show up on the scene to remove all the mould! If you ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 1, 2011		More
Open House today in Stoney Creek - 12 Brandow Cr - $309,900 This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry and countertop space with a new large window looking into the court. From the kitchen, walk out to the 3 tier deck perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on March 20, 2011		More
Wonderful Family Home With Loads of Improvements! Highly upgraded Semi in family friendly neighbourhood. Hardwood on 1st and 2nd floors. $$$ spent on energy efficient improvements. NEW Windows, Air Conditioning system, Furnace, Roof, R50 insulation, Toilets and Garage Door. Just move in and enjoy! Close to Pond, Walking Trails and Schools. Easy access to major highways, public transportation and shopping. Come by our Open Houses on both ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on February 17, 2011		More
Selling When It's Slow! As we get closer to the holidays we can expect activity to slightly slow down compared to the rapid pace we saw in the spring. Even though the market may be slowing, there is no reason to panic as long as you adhere to a few rules that will help improve the saleability of your home at this time of year. 1. Keep it Neutral! Decorating a house to your specific taste is fine if you ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 27, 2010		More
Sean Kavanagh wins Rookie of the Year Award Sean Kavanagh, Sales Representative, was the winner of the third Annual Rookie of the Year Award for CENTURY 21 Miller Real Estate. The announcement was made at the company's Christmas Lunch on Friday, December 18, 2009. Broker of Record Bill Miller presented Sean with the trophy. Bill Miller and Sean Kavanagh The Rookie of the Year Award The objective of this award is ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on January 21, 2010		More
Stunning Orchard Home - SOLD In Just 12 Hours! SOLD - 2101 NOVIS WAY Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call! LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!! As part of my full service listing package to my clients, I will offer you a FREE consultation with a professional home ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on November 8, 2009		More
OPEN HOUSE - Sunday October 25th 2pm - 4pm Come by 3052 Flanagan Court in Burlington to have a look at this Headon Forest beauty! Immaculate home on a premium pie shaped lot at the end of a court. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom beauty! Large master bedroom with ensuite and large walk-in closet. Eat-in kitchen, Separate dining room, Main level laundry, and Inside garage access. Kitchen, basement, ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 25, 2009		More
JUST SOLD - Beautiful Burlington Home SOLD IN 3 DAYS FOR OVER LIST PRICE! 3052 Flanagan Court Immaculate home on a premium pie shaped lot at the end of a court. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom beauty! Large master bedroom with ensuite and large walk-in closet. Eat-in kitchen, Separate dining room, Main level laundry, and Inside garage access. Kitchen, basement, 2 bathrooms, and laundry room all ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 25, 2009		More
October Real Estate Sales Stats Real estate statistics for October remain strong and show we are blasting out of the recession. Toronto, Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Hamilton markets are all showing significant increases in both units sold and average prices. Also, houses are staying on the market for shorter periods of time and sellers are getting close to their asking prices. Looking at the rate of which ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 15, 2009		More
Home Inspection Series - Part 7: Home Inspections Gone Wrong! Home buyers hire home inspectors to help discover deficiencies in the home they are hoping to purchase. This inspection should reveal all major issues in the home so the buyer understands the condition of the home before they purchase it. Problems arise when buyers choose to go with the cheapest inspector they can find, don’t interview inspectors before they are hired or don’t ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 7, 2009		More
Home Inspection Series - Part 6: Problems to ask your Inspector about When you see the following problems listed as a concern in your inspection report, be sure to ask more questions to find out how serious the problem is and how much it will cost you to remedy. If the inspector writes “N/A”, “can’t be determined” or worse, left blank beside any of the following problems, be sure to bring a specialist in so you have a clear understanding ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 5, 2009		More
Home Inspection Series - Part 5: Identify areas to increase the value of the home It is not the intended purpose of a home inspection, but the inspection might also give you some insight into potential opportunities for repairs and renovations that will not only make your home more pleasant to live in, but may also increase its value. With the federal government's new Home Renovation Tax Credit, you may have financial incentive to undertake some of these projects once you ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 4, 2009		More
September Real Estate Sales Stats Real estate statistics for September prove we continue heading in a positive direction. All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices. Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 27% and average prices are up 6%. Hamilton/Burlington Board - Units sold are up 16% and average prices up 2.7% Oakville/Milton Board - Units sold are up 21% and ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 30, 2009		More
Let's Murder Your Mortgage Have you ever thought about paying off your mortgage quicker? Have you ever had some money you wanted to invest, but just didn’t know where to put your money? Bumping up your mortgage payment can save you a fortune over the years ahead. Consider our happy newlyweds Dick and Jane. They live in Burlington, Ontario in a three-bedroom, two-storey home. They owe $200,000 on their mortgage ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 29, 2009		More
www.century21.ca Canada's leading real estate website With over 95% of people beginning their real estate search online, shouldn’t the brokerage you choose to sell your home give you maximum internet exposure? Numbers were recently released at the CENTURY 21 Canada conference in Vancouver that revealed www.century21.ca is now the leading real estate brand web site in Canada, oustripping both the REMAX and Royal Lepage brand web sites, ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 28, 2009		More
Another Burlington Home Sold! Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call! LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!! As part of my full service listing package to my clients, I offer free home staging as a bonus for anyone who decides to use my real estate services ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 28, 2009		More
SOLD! Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call! LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!! As part of my full service listing package to my clients, I offer free home staging as a bonus for anyone who decides to use my real estate services to list ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on June 26, 2009		More
Don't be fooled by national averages, look locally! During these first days of summer, as economists are telling us that the worst of the recession may be over, Canadians are wondering how the values of their largest financial assets - their homes - are holding up. Media reports of real estate statistics have left many Canadian homeowners rightfully confused. The problem is that these statistics are usually based on averages of city, provincial and ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on June 22, 2009		More
Home Buyers Now Going Online First Home buyers are now twice as likely to use online sources than print sources to find information about open houses they are interested in. A study found that 62% of home buyers use or plan to use online sites to find open houses, compared with 53% who use/plan to use information from real estate agents, 36% who use/plan to use neighborhood signs and less than one-third (31%), who use/plan to use ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on June 18, 2009		More
Interest Rate Watch – May 15, 2009 Term Rate 6 Months 4.25% 1 Year 2.90% 2 Years 2.85% 3 Years 3.05% 4 Years 3.59% 5 Years 3.59% 7 Years 4.95% 10 Years ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 15, 2009		More
Burlington Real Estate Market Report – April 2009 Burlington, Ontario: The nice weather and the emergence of spring coupled with the effects of record low interest rates and low housing prices have renewed life back into Burlington real estate! Average prices are steadily rising and gradually catching up to the prices of last year. Average prices were $351,203 in April of 2008 compared to $345,400 in April 2009. This also represents a 2% increase ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 14, 2009		More

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