Angelo and Joanna Lionti

Broker of Record and Real Estate Broker

FinchTown Realty Inc., Brokerage

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Office:: 416-410-8730
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Do it Alone, or Use a REALTOR?

Do it Alone, or Use a REALTOR®?

The fact is, most people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions.

Will you really “save” the real estate commission?
When buyers see a home for sale ‘by the owner’, they see a bargain. They imagine the REALTORS® fee going into their pocket, not yours.

Are you familiar with real estate law?
Complicated and ever changing, real estate law governs nearly every phase of selling your home.
One wrong move and an entire deal can fall through, or worse, a lawsuit can ensue.

How many potential buyers will you reach?
Selling a home takes more than just hanging a “For Sale” sign. How will you promote your home? Will you write your own ads? How will you use the Internet, knowing that you’ll have no inside access to www.mls.ca and therefore will not be able to post your home on this service?

Do you have the time?
Promoting a home is a full time job, and you may already have one. Will you be able to take calls at any time? How about screening the callers to figure out if they’re qualified to buy your home?
Not everybody who calls is even suitable to walk through your home, but how do you tell?

Do you know the market well enough to get the most for your home?
Lacking years of experience, the average do-it-yourselfer is merely guessing at their listing price. Often they set the price too low and miss out on thousands of dollars, or they price their home too high and drive away willing buyers.

What about your selling skills?
If the personalities of prospective buyers rub you the wrong way, can you still deal with them effectively? What about your own defensiveness when you hear negative comments about your home? Best to keep it at arms length through a REALTOR®.

Do you have the negotiation skills to keep a deal on track?
When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. REALTORS® keep it professional and are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers.

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Property Ownership today empowers individuals financially and emotionally as it also benefits the economy and surrounding community. Since it is the largest real estate transaction most people will ever make, it is a huge decision. It could be a home to live more comfortably, a place to have fun, a place of employment, or an investment opportunity. Buying or selling real estate is often a complex, overwhelming, and time consuming process as you want to make sure it is done right. Keeping this process simple is how we are able to help you so that you are able to spend your valuable time enjoying life with your family and friends and building wealth. We are committed to delivering an exciting and trouble-free experience through our professional service, in-depth knowledge and 25+ years of experience. We take the buying and selling real estate process seriously as we consult with you every step of the way, negotiate on your behalf, and oversee the many transaction details for a smooth closing. Each and every client is provided with the highest quality of service as we reach their goals of property ownership.

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_{Experienced in all real estate transactions from pre-constuction,}new, resale or lease: residential, condominiums, luxury homes, commercial, industrial, investment, and Florida properties

_{Understand the unique needs of sellers and buyers: first time buyers, growing families, downsizing families, seniors, professionals, investors, estate sales, divorce sales, power of sales}

_{Maintain client confidentiality and represent clients’ best interests}

_{Provide up to date Tenant and Landlord rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act}

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_{University of Toronto Graduates}

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_{Speak English, Italian, and some French}

Angelo and Joanna Lionti

Broker of Record and Real Estate Broker

FinchTown Realty Inc., Brokerage

Angelo and Joanna Lionti

Broker of Record and Real Estate Broker

FinchTown Realty Inc., Brokerage

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