RE/MAX CROSSROADS REALTY INC. Brokerage*

Phone:
905-305-0505
Fax:
416-756-1267
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RE/MAX CROSSROADS REALTY INC. Brokerage*

Phone:
905-305-0505
Fax:
416-756-1267
Contact Us

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR®

Homeowners should interview a few potential REALTORS® before deciding on one to sell their home. Here are some smart questions to ask:

1.  How long have you been in the business?
A freshly-licensed REALTOR® can do a wonderful job and will have up-to-date training; those in the business longer bring more practical experience to the table.

2.  What is your average list-to-sales-price ratio?
A competent listing REALTOR® should hold a track record for negotiating sales prices that are very close to list prices.

3.  How will your marketing plan meet my needs?
Specifically, how will you sell my home? Where and how often do you advertise? Will you show me a sample flyer? How do you market online?

4.  Will you provide references?
Ask if any of the references are related to the REALTOR®. Ask if you can call their references with additional questions.

5.  What separates you from your competition?
Key phrases to listen for: assertive, available by phone or e-mail, analytical, professional, reliable, and able to maintain a good sense of humour under trying circumstances.

6.  May I review documents that I will be asked to sign?
A good REALTOR® makes forms available to you before you are required to sign them. Ask to see agency disclosure, the listing agreement and seller disclosure.

7.  How will you help me find other professionals?
Ask for a written list of referring vendors. Get an explanation if you see the term “affiliated”. It could mean the REALTOR® is getting compensation from vendors.

8.  How much do you charge?
You don’t have to ask if the fee is negotiable, since all real estate fees are negotiated. It may be a good idea to ask what their commission fee is for your reference.

9.  What kind of guarantee do you offer?
If you sign a listing agreement with the REALTOR® and later find that you are unhappy with the arrangement, will the REALTOR® let you cancel the agreement?

10.  What haven’t I asked you that I need to know?
Pay close attention to how the REALTOR® answers this question, because there is always something you need to know--always.

 

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At RE/MAX CROSSROADS REALTY INC., Brokerage we uphold an ongoing commitment to providing an elevated level of personal service. Our clients come first, and as a result, they are able to achieve more than they ever dreamed with their real estate investment.

Because we expect more from our associates, you can expect more from us when it comes to the important sale or purchase of your property. When it comes to your next move, we want you to experience the difference exceptional real estate service can make.

Our agents are diligent and many are Top Producers. Non-selling Broker of Record/Owner Barney Johnson is one of the pioneers of the Canadian RE/MAX success story.  We opened our doors in 1980 with just 2 REALTORS® and have expanded exponentially to over 300 agents and sub-brokerages in our various GTA office locations.  We are a 3 time recipient of RE/MAX International’s Highest Net Growth in Canada Award.  

RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc. has a proven track record and is one of the most reputable brokerages in the local GTA market.

Our offices continually rank in the TOP 1% of all offices for the Toronto Real Estate Board in both listings and sales. 

  • In the Entire Toronto MLS area from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021, out of 2,535 TRREB offices with producing agents, our brokerage ranks in the TOP 2% for total units sold and in the TOP 2% for total volume sold, holding the same rankings as in 2020.
  • In 2021, our brokerage ranked 38th for Total Number of Residential Sold Units (up from 39th in 2020 and 41st in 2019) and we ranked 40th for Total Residential Volume (close to 39th in 2020 and up from 45th in 2019) out of 1,799 firms (compared to 1,601 firms in 2020 and 1,535 firms in 2019) with producing agents in the entire TorontoMLS area.
  • In 2021, our listings averaged only 14 days on the market (less than average 18 days on the market in 2020 and 21 days on the market in 2019) and when sold, brought the sellers on an average 108.97% of their asking price (increase from 101.94% in 2020 and 99.71% in 2019). 
  • In 2021, out of our 4 GTA Offices, each active RE/MAX Crossroads agent had an average of 8.6 resale residential deals sold (up from 7.7 Units/Agent in 2020 and 7 Units/Agent in 2019), excluding new projects and commercial deals.

(source: RE Datum, Feb 10, 2022).

 

We pride ourselves that all our associates are friendly and cooperative, honest and ethical and all conduct themselves with the highest of professional standards. Our staff at RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc. have an average real estate experience of 19 years. ​

To recognize the outstanding sales performance of our agents in the 2021 production year, we are handing out this year a total of 202 RE/MAX Awards, consisting of 170 RE/MAX 2021 Club Awards (up from the previous year of 145 RE/MAX 2020 Awards and 120 RE/MAX 2019 Awards), as well as 19 Prestigious RE/MAX Career Awards (Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement & Circle of Legends) and 13 RE/MAX Team Awards.

Contact us today, for free real estate advice, to find your a sales associate or to find your dream home!