The Greater Toronto Area has one of the hottest rental markets in North America. As the city continues to grow and welcome new residents, rental housing will remain in high demand for many years to come. With strong rental trends and plenty of exciting new condo developments in the city, it is easy to see why the GTA’s pre-construction market has become popular with investors. 

If you’re looking to buy an investment property for the first time, pre-construction condos are a great way to start. From greater inventory selection to less frequent repairs and other perks, pre-construction developments have several unique advantages for investors. 

That being said, buying a pre-construction condo is a specialized process and there are a few things you should know before you begin exploring properties. 

Start With An Agent 

When it comes to pre-construction condos, one of the most common misconceptions amongst buyers is that there’s no reason to work with a real estate agent. This couldn’t be further from reality. In fact, the pre-construction buying process comes with a number of complexities and special considerations. Not only can an agent help you navigate this unique space, but their local relationships can offer you a huge advantage from an investment perspective. 

Alongside a smoother sales process, working with an agent often means having access to exclusive developments you otherwise wouldn’t. An agent can also help you secure financing and connect you with helpful resources throughout your property management journey. 

Curious about investment properties? Explore current pre-construction projects in Vaughan and beyond here. 

Understanding Costs

Like any major investment, it’s important to understand all involved costs before signing on the dotted line. In addition to the usual ongoing expenses, you’ll also need to budget for surprise costs and irregular circumstances, such as major repairs or inoccupancy. As a condo owner, your largest regular costs will be condo fees. These are in addition to your mortgage. While condo fees are often less costly in newer developments, they are set to inflate over time.  

One of the great benefits of an investment property is passive income. However, with pre-construction, it will be a few years before you start seeing it. Keep this in mind when building your financial strategy. 

Timing Matters

If it’s your first time buying a pre-construction property, you may be unaware of how timing can impact costs. Units in pre-construction developments don’t enter the market all at once. Rather, they become available to buyers within unique timeframes known as access levels. These access levels vary based on the buyer’s relationship to the developer. Essentially, the closer you are to the developer the earlier access level you’ll have. 

So why is access level timing important? Purchasing a pre-construction unit at an earlier access level often means paying less (along with other unique benefits). As an investor, reducing upfront costs can have a significant impact on your profits. When you work with a well-connected real estate agent, they can help you gain access to new developments as early as possible. 

Buying an investment property for the first time? Explore these helpful articles. 

• How to Build With Confidence
• 3 Benefits of Buying a Pre-Construction Property
• 5 Tips For Getting a Mortgage

Stay Informed About Delays

Delays are an unfortunate reality in the world of pre-construction. As an investor, delays may impact you differently than future residents. Although you won’t be stranded without housing, a delayed tenancy could mean months or even an extra couple of years without earning passive income. In most cases, buyers will be entitled to financial compensation when delays reach a certain length. In more drastic circumstances, you’ll even have the option to terminate your contract and be refunded. 

Looking for more information about purchasing property in the GTA? Check out these blog posts. 

• How to Establish a Budget When Buying
• A Guide to Closing Costs

How We Help Investors

If you’re looking to buy an investment property in the Greater Toronto Area, the Lino Arci Team can help. Our VIP Buyer Program allows you to enter the market confidently. With our extensive local relationships, investment expertise and advanced sellers marketing program, you’ll have access to virtually every available property for the best price possible. 

Buying a condo is a big decision, and our team can provide you with peace of mind during an often overwhelming process. Plus, we guarantee you’ll be happy with your purchase or we’ll sell it for free. 

Interested in buying a pre-construction condo? As GTA experts, we are here to help. Reach out today to begin the exciting journey of condo ownership. Contact us.

Lino Arci Welcomes you to…

54 Transwell Avenue

T O R O N T O , O N T A R I O

Welcome To Newtonbrook West Neighbourhood! Absolutely Stunning Bungalow On Large Lot In Prime Newtonbrook Community! This Stunner is Very Convenient For Big Families! Amazing Features of This Home Includes 3+2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, It has a Private Backyard And Front Yard! Freshly Pick Your Fruit In The Trees of Your Garden. Fantastic Located! Steps To Schools, Bus Stops & Shopping Centres!

Make It Your Next Dream Home To Live In! You Must See This Beauty Today!

Nearby Neighbourhoods are Willowdale West, Newtonbrook East and Willowdale East!

Don’t Miss This Opportunity To Own A Beautiful Home In Vaughan!!!

Coming Soon! NOT ON MLS! If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call Lino Arci at 416-571-2724 (ARCI).

Your price is Our Promise. Your Home SOLD 100% of the Asking Price or We Will Pay You the Difference! Call us at 416-571-2724 (ARCI) or visit us HERE.

You guessed it right. June is Donald Trump’s Birthday Month. BUT why would I mention this to YOU?

Well, since you have been kind enough to be a part of our business, I wanted to take the opportunity to give YOU a gift on Donald Trump’s birthday.  I am sure Mr. Trump doesn’t mind. He seems to have plenty of stuff, so I’d like to celebrate his birthday by giving you (and those you know), TWO very special gifts! Yes, TWO gifts.

Gift #1 is my lifetime home sale guarantee.

Your Home Sold, Guaranteed, at Your Price or I’ll Buy It*

Yes, this is the guarantee I am most famous for. And you will know that whether it’s a super awesome real estate market or a housing recession, I have not wavered from this guarantee.  The peace of mind from a guarantee like this is a fantastic gift. I can think of none better.

My team and I are committed to results.  In fact, Results-Oriented is one of our core values. For 37 years people have been coming to us when they want their home sold, at their price and with the least hassle.  We look forward to the next years of Guaranteed Results for area homeowners. 

Therefore, we offer guarantees and assurances to our clients. We call this Our Risk Removal System.  Like our Guaranteed Sale Program: Your Home Sold at a Price Agreeable to You or We’ll Buy It*. And our VIP Buyer Satisfaction Guarantee:  If You Are Not Happy With Your Home, We Will Buy It Back!*  In fact, our Exclusive Seller Agreements Offer 10 Unprecedented Guarantees.  In my experience, these guarantees elevate our service and our client’s experience. 

Gift #2…

Donations to SickKid’s Hospital on Your behalf.

In last month’s letter, I updated you on our goal of raising $50,000 for SickKid’s Hospital this calendar year. In case you missed it, we donate a portion of our income from home sales to SickKids. 

And by now, four paragraphs into this month’s Homeward Bound, you are wondering how the headline ties into any of this.  If you are reading Homeward Bound for the first time, you will notice we give back to those in our community who need help the most. Like our neighbours at SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto!

Just down the street from where I’m typing, SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto has a full house of kids with many fighting for their lives. And that is no April Fools joking matter. It’s also likely taxes are the furthest thing from the minds of the parents with kids at SickKids.

As you know SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto does awesome work in helping kids fight through and survive nasty life-threatening diseases like cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia and others. They also
lead the way in early diagnosis of Autism and recovery from spinal cord injuries.

Most don’t know though that SickKids is a non-profit. They depend on sponsorships and donations to provide their world class care and keep costs for the families of these beautiful kids to a minimum.

SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto is Making a Difference Today and for Tomorrow!

The reason for the headline is because 30 seconds is about all it takes to think about who you know that may be considering buying or selling the place they call home and to give us a call.  If it is you, then awesome! If it’s a friend or family member, that’s great too!

Thank you in advance for your referrals! My number is 416-571-2724.

Over the decades of helping thousands and thousands of families sell or buy the place they call home, we have met so many wonderful, loving, caring people. We are so grateful. Thank you for reading over this month’s Homeward Bound, and thank you for referring anyone you know considering buying or selling to my team. They will be in good hands and a very worthy cause will benefit as well. 

A real estate company with experience, proven results, and a give-back philosophy! 

Refer your friends, neighbours, associates or family members considering making a move:

1. You can send this blog link to someone you know considering a move.

2. You can pass along our business card or contact info to them.

3. You can go to www.WeHelpTheKids.com and enter their contact info online or forward the link to someone you know considering a move.

4. Of course you can always call me direct as well at 416-571-2724 (ARCI).

Why Support SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto:
I grew up right here in Toronto. Born right downtown at St. Michael’s Hospital. I remember when I first heard about a young person close to our family suffering from a nasty disease and getting treated for that at Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto. It was then that I began to pay closer attention to the work they do at that hospital. Since then, I have learned that it is a collection of hard-working health care professionals, most making their home right here in the Toronto area, all coming together for a common cause. That cause is to help young people overcome unfortunate health issues that life sometimes throws our way.

Being in the Toronto area, an Ontario native, I take pride in supporting in a way that I can the good work these people do at Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto. My team rally’s around our annual goal of raising money and donating portions of our income to help Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto in their quest to heal young people when they need healing. My team and I are committed to providing outstanding results for buyers and sellers referred to us by our past clients. I have discovered that Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto shares similar commitments to their patients. And since their services survive on sponsorships and donations we are happy to contribute and proud to support them.

I encourage you to visit their website at www.sickkids.ca and check out how they are making a difference in the lives of children and their families!

No two homes are identical, and the same thing goes for real estate agents. When you begin your home selling journey, knowing how to find the best possible agent can seem overwhelming. We’re here to help. As experts in the local market, we know the selling process inside and out and understand the anxieties sellers face when searching for an agent. 

If you’re interviewing a real estate agent to list your home in Vaughan, here are 7 questions you should ask. 

Getting ready to move? Explore our approach to selling here. 

1. Do You Specialize in the Area?

Despite being part of a large metropolitan area, market trends can vary based on township and even neighbourhood. A great agent will often specialize in one specific market. Not only will a specialized agent have a detailed understanding of past and present trends in the area, but they’ll also know which buyer audiences your home is best suited for. 

2. How Many Homes Have You Sold in Vaughan?

While a real estate agent may have years of experience, it’s important that their unique expertise can effectively cater to you. When interviewing a potential agent, ask specifically how many homes in your area they’ve sold. This can verify whether or not they are as experienced in the Vaughan market as they may claim. 

Getting ready to sell your home? Explore these helpful blog posts. 

• What do Home Buyers Look For?
• The Dos and Don’ts of Selling Your Home
• A Seller’s Guide to Multiple Offers

3. How Will You Determine My Home’s Value?

Some sellers may be surprised to learn that not every real estate agent will value your home the same. Choosing the best asking price is a massively important part of your home sale, and you’ll want to work with an agent who knows what they’re talking about. 

While any real estate agent can offer a suggested listing price, it’s important that they can justify how they arrived at that number, as their reasoning will have a direct impact on the negotiation stage of your home sale. 

4. What’s Your Approach to Marketing?

Regardless of how competitive a market may be, marketing is a crucial step in the sale of your home. It’s important that your agent can showcase your home wherever buyers are looking. In 2022, most buyers will first find your home online, therefore your agent should have a strong digital marketing strategy. Along with standard MLS platforms, ask about their approach to social media, paid promotion and traditional advertising methods. 

5. How Should I Prepare My Home For the Market?

A great agent knows what it takes to get the best offer for your home. More often than not this involves some preparation. For instance, if your home is older, you may need to make certain upgrades or renovations before it’s ready to list. As this will involve upfront costs, ask about which repairs they feel are necessary and what kind of ROI you can expect. 

Staging is also a critical part of the selling process. Not only can staging help your home sell faster, but it can also help you bring in higher offers. Ask any potential agent you may work with about their approach to staging. Some agencies even have in-house staging teams which can speed up the process. 

Want to learn more about the importance of staging? Check out our blog post on the topic here. 

6. What if I’m Unhappy With the Service I Receive?

While real estate agents are happy to make promises during the interview stage, keeping them is a whole different story. While listing agreements are generally beneficial for sellers, it is possible to get stuck with an agent who turns out to be less than you hoped for. 

A great real estate agent will offer you an exit strategy should you feel they aren’t living up to their promises. At Lino Arci Team, we offer all of our clients an Easy Exit Guarantee, meaning you can cancel your listing agreement with us for any reason up until you begin receiving offers. 

Selling your home for the first time? Check out these helpful resources on our blog. 

• Tips For Selling a Home in Winter
• The Top 5 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make
• How to Sell Your Home in a Hurry

7. Do You Offer Other Guarantees For Sellers?

While moving can be an exciting process, selling your home can come with some stressful uncertainties. If you’re interviewing a potential agent, ask about any protective guarantees they may offer sellers. At Lino Arci Team, we’ve implemented a unique approach to ensure our sellers enjoy a truly risk-free experience. 

Beginning with our ‘Your Home Sold Guaranteed’, if your home doesn’t sell, we will buy it from you. Next, we can help protect you from market fluctuations and undercut offers with our ‘100% of Asking Price Guarantee’, which ensures you are paid fairly for your home. 

Want to learn more about Your Home Sold Guaranteed? Explore our blog post on the topic here. 

Lino Arci Welcomes you to…

1 Straw Cutter Gate

V A U G H A N , O N T A R I O

Welcome To The City of Vaughan! This Absolutely Gorgeous Brand New Built Luxury Dream Home is Found in the Community of Patterson in Vaughan! This Stunner Has 6 Bedrooms + 6 Bathrooms with Prestigious Upgrades! This Amazing Property is Masterfully Designed on a 6000 Square Feet Premium Corner Lot with a Finished Walkout Basement!

Once You Come In, You’ll Feel The Luxurious Design In Every Corner Loaded With Upgrades And Design Touches To Make It Your Next Dream Home To Live In! You Must See This Beauty Today!

Nearby Neighbourhoods are Maple, North Richvale, and Concord!

Don’t Miss This Opportunity To Own A Beautiful Home In Vaughan!!!

Coming Soon! NOT ON MLS! If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call Lino Arci at 416-571-2724 (ARCI).

Your price is Our Promise. Your Home SOLD 100% of the Asking Price or We Will Pay You the Difference! Call us at 416-571-2724 (ARCI) or visit us HERE.

There’s no doubt that Ontario’s housing market is red hot. In recent years, a shortage of available housing along with growing demand has led to record-breaking costs for homes in the province. If you’re looking to sell your home soon, you may have wondered if current market conditions could allow you to take shortcuts during the selling process.

Although it may seem tempting, sellers who want to get the most out of their home sale should never cut corners – especially when it comes to staging. 

Despite the competitive nature of a seller’s market, staging your home before you sell is always a good idea. Not only can it help you land a great price for your home, but it can also make the process smoother all around. 

Here are a few reasons why you should stage your home before selling. 

Getting ready to move? Working with the right agent can make a big difference! Explore our approach to selling here. 

It’s Easier Than You Think

Before we dive into the benefits of staging your home, let’s clarify a few things. First, staging does not often mean undertaking large home improvement or renovation projects. The process of staging generally consists of tidying and optimizing things around your home to make it look its best. This typically means cleaning and decluttering, removing old or damaged furniture, adding or removing decor and the occasional fresh coat of paint. 

If this seems overwhelming, don’t worry. Most real estate agents can help you navigate this process, either through an in-house stager or their industry connections. 

First Impressions Matter 

As a seller, you’ve got competition too. While no two homes are identical, staging can help elevate your property over others in the eyes of buyers. In 2022, most house hunters begin their home search online. As a result, 90% of potential buyers will first discover your home on the web. How your home appears to buyers in photos and videos is equally important as how it looks during an in-person showing. 

Staging not only makes your home capture the eyes of potential buyers in person, but it also ensures your home looks great where they will see it first. With great visuals, sellers who stage their homes typically receive more requests for showings than those who don’t. 

Looking for information about selling your home? Check out these blog posts. 

• A Seller’s Guide to Multiple Offers
• Tips For Selling Your Home During the Winter Months
• 5 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make

Faster Sales

With a great first impression online, your home is likely to have more showings and interested buyers. When your home looks great, buyers will be eager to make an offer. In 2020, a study performed by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) analyzed 13,000 for-sale homes and how long it took for them to sell. They determined that staged homes spend 73% less time on the market in comparison to homes that weren’t. 

Higher Offers

Perhaps the most compelling reason to stage your home is how it can impact the final selling price. Plain and simple, staging your home before you sell can help you land a higher price for it. Every circumstance is unique, however, the RESA’s 2020 study also suggests that staged homes sell for 5% to 25% more on average than their unstaged counterparts. 

Great staging allows potential buyers to envision themselves in your home. In a seller’s market like the GTA, bidding wars on homes are common. When buyers develop an emotional connection to your property, they’re willing to pay more for it. Therefore, staging is a great way to boost potential bidding wars in your favour. 

Getting ready to list your home? Check out these helpful blog posts to ensure you’ve got your bases covered. 

• What do Home Buyers Look For?
• The Dos and Don’ts of Selling Your Home
• Staging Your Home During the Holiday Season

How We Stage 

At the Lino Arci Team, we believe staging is an important part of every sale. With decades of experience, we’ve seen almost every kind of home and know what it takes to make yours shine. Through our vast network of industry professionals, we’ll connect you with a dedicated stager who will help prepare your home for the market.

Our stager will evaluate your home and determine the best ways to stand out amongst others in the area. With a focus on highlighting its unique strengths, our approach will help your home make a great first impression, sell faster and for a great price.  

Anxious about selling in an ever-changing market? We can ensure your success. Learn about our Your Home Sold Guaranteed approach here. 

Just about every May I sit down to write Homeward Bound; I write about Mom’s Day. And why not… it is a very special day for very special people.

My Mom used to tell me, seemingly repeatedly, to do this and do that, not to do this and not to do that.  ALL, I recall, very valuable advice. Looking back on it all these many years later, I can say she was, and still is, a very wise woman.

Time reveals, in fact, just about every caring Mother is a Wise Woman. I can see why we carve out a special day each year to acknowledge Moms.  So here is a shout out to all Mom’s – Happy Mother’s Day!! 

Celebrate this Mother’s Day knowing Moms both here and no longer here are special in more ways than we can count. 

Especially… the Moms being helped by SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto

Therefore, we offer guarantees and assurances to our clients. We call this Our Risk Removal System.  Like our Guaranteed Sale Program: Your Home Sold at a Price Agreeable to You or We’ll Buy It*. And our VIP Buyer Satisfaction Guarantee:  If You Are Not Happy With Your Home, We Will Buy It Back!*  In fact, our Exclusive Seller Agreements Offer 10 Unprecedented Guarantees.  In my experience, these guarantees elevate our service and our client’s experience. 

And by now, four paragraphs into this month’s Homeward Bound, you are wondering how the headline ties into any of this.  If you are reading Homeward Bound for the first time, you will notice we give back to those in our community who need help the most. Like our neighbours at SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto!

Just down the street from where I’m typing, SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto has a full house of kids with many fighting for their lives. And that is no April Fools joking matter. It’s also likely taxes are the furthest thing from the minds of the parents with kids at SickKids.

As you know SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto does awesome work in helping kids fight through and survive nasty life-threatening diseases like cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia and others. They also
lead the way in early diagnosis of Autism and recovery from spinal cord injuries.

Most don’t know though that SickKids is a non-profit. They depend on sponsorships and donations to provide their world class care and keep costs for the families of these beautiful kids to a minimum.

SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto is Making a Difference Today and for Tomorrow!

The reason for the headline is because 30 seconds is about all it takes to think about who you know that may be considering buying or selling the place they call home and to give us a call.  If it is you, then awesome! If it’s a friend or family member, that’s great too!

Thank you in advance for your referrals! My number is 416-571-2724.

Over the decades of helping thousands and thousands of families sell or buy the place they call home, we have met so many wonderful, loving, caring people. We are so grateful. Thank you for reading over this month’s Homeward Bound, and thank you for referring anyone you know considering buying or selling to my team. They will be in good hands and a very worthy cause will benefit as well. 

A real estate company with experience, proven results, and a give-back philosophy! 

Refer your friends, neighbours, associates or family members considering making a move:

1. You can send this blog link to someone you know considering a move.

2. You can pass along our business card or contact info to them.

3. You can go to www.WeHelpTheKids.com and enter their contact info online or forward the link to someone you know considering a move.

4. Of course you can always call me direct as well at 416-571-2724 (ARCI).

Why Support SickKid’s Hospital of Toronto:
I grew up right here in Toronto. Born right downtown at St. Michael’s Hospital. I remember when I first heard about a young person close to our family suffering from a nasty disease and getting treated for that at Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto. It was then that I began to pay closer attention to the work they do at that hospital. Since then, I have learned that it is a collection of hard-working health care professionals, most making their home right here in the Toronto area, all coming together for a common cause. That cause is to help young people overcome unfortunate health issues that life sometimes throws our way.

Being in the Toronto area, an Ontario native, I take pride in supporting in a way that I can the good work these people do at Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto. My team rally’s around our annual goal of raising money and donating portions of our income to help Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto in their quest to heal young people when they need healing. My team and I are committed to providing outstanding results for buyers and sellers referred to us by our past clients. I have discovered that Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto shares similar commitments to their patients. And since their services survive on sponsorships and donations we are happy to contribute and proud to support them.

I encourage you to visit their website at www.sickkids.ca and check out how they are making a difference in the lives of children and their families!