Frequently Asked Questions  (more faq)

Does it cost me money to make an offer?

When you write the offer on the home you've chosen, you will be expected to include a money deposit. This amount varies with the different areas; however, in the Saugeen Shores and surrounding area, it is generally between $500 and $1000. The deposit is a sign of your good faith that you are seriously interested in buying the home.

If I list at a high price, I can always lower it later, right?

Keep in mind that your home is only worth what a buyer wants to pay for it. The prime marketing period for a home is within the first few weeks of listing it. If your home is priced too high, the final selling price could turn out to be lower than what might have been received during those first crucial weeks.

When first listing my home, if an offer comes in for my home BEFORE it appears on the MLS, should I hold off in accepting it or wait until the other agents have time to contact their buyers?

If yours is a HOT property, or if it is a seller's market, it is probably a good idea to wait. Usually, though, it is best to act on an offer as soon as possible.

If I listed with Cleo, would other agents still bring their buyers to view my home?

Yes, as buyer agents for other people they would bring those clients whose specifications matched your home.

I'm ready to make an offer on a home; how do I present it to the seller?

You don't. As your Realtor, Cleo will call the listing agent for the home you wish to make an offer on. An appointment will then be made with the two agents and the seller to present your offer. Cleo is included to not only clearly explain your offer's details, but to negotiate on your behalf.