Agent Blogs

HOME OWNERSHIP- Its a real job! Today I thought I would touch on how much work owning a home is because it seems to me there is a misconception about how much time and energy it takes to run a successful home. The reality is people that you must be committed to your home everyday and... [ more ]

So a lot of people are under the impression that buying a downtown condo is a safe investment and some are lead to believe its safe enough to not have it inspected. I am not sure who is giving this bad advice but hopefully some people may read this and heed my warning NO PROPERTY IS... [ more ]

Considering all the rain we have had lately I thought it appropriate to talk about basements, how to keep them dry and protect from flooding. The first thing we must remember is that houses in Canada are made out of wood and woods worst enemy ca be water. Wet wood can lead to rot, mildew and... [ more ]

So with Spring in the air and most people cleaning and preparing for summer, I though today I would touch on IAQ better known as Indoor Air Quality. This is a topic of growing concern as more and more people are developing allergies to everything from dust to pet hair to your own garden! So... [ more ]

Great Inspections- Ottawa   Foundation Cracks- What's the deal? As a home inspector we see a lot of properties every day and every week. So for us to see the same issues again and again is very common, however for a home owner these items can be very disheartening. One of these issues... [ more ]

Cleaning and Servicing Furnaces and HRVS   So I just finished inspecting a house and like most that I inspect, the furnace was dirty. Along with the HRV and most other mechanical systems in the house, the fireplace, the exhaust fans... I know that some people living in a modern NEW... [ more ]

  Steve Greatrex, is an Ottawa Home Inspector at Great Inspections who strives to provide excellent service and quality home inspections to all of his clients. Today as real estate can move quickly especially in Ottawa it is a great idea to have a thorough home inspection and make sure... [ more ]

Hi John, Well aside from the cleaning and staging aspect their is a lot of easy things you can do to prepare a home for sale. I offer pre-listing inspections and walk-throughs that are very affordable and basically we would come up with a list together of items that would appear on an inspection... [ more ]

Wow! What a great Event! Those were the comments heard by everyone who attended Keller Williams VIP Realty most recent Training Session. Agents at the VIP office as well as invited guests of other area brokerages started the year with an invitation  to the speakings of real... [ more ]

An exciting new year in technology breakthroughs await Keller Williams agents across North America! In February  2011 Keller Williams International will launch its latest cutting edge technology tool, continuing the Keller Williams trend of ensuring its agents are the best equiped in... [ more ]

In 2010 Keller Williams VIP Realty, located in Ottawa's West end, continued on its upward growth trajectory. With 90+ agents registered, this Keller Williams office delivers a business centered environment, yet with the personal touch that is its specialty. 2011 will be very focussed on our... [ more ]

  Weird Canadian Laws Bill C-68, AKA Gun Registry TOPS THE LIST Here are some more dated laws:       ·         30% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content"... [ more ]

*ATTENTION SELLERS* When it's time to sell your home, it's very easy to be snared in the overpricing trap. After all, you want top price for your home, don't you? And we all know that prices have risen dramatically in recent years. Given that, it's logical that the asking price you set could be... [ more ]

The Best of the Best met in Austin Texas last week to be part of the real estate industry\'s power packed event this summer.........Mega Agent Camp. Participants agreed it was one of the most energizing and idea filled events of their careers. Driven to power agents success, Keller Williams... [ more ]

The Ottawa Dog Park Finder is finally here!!  The Ottawa Dog Park Finder is an online application that utilizes Google Maps to locate dog parks in Ottawa. Searchable by location as well as user ratings, it will be a great resource for every Ottawa Dog lover. Rate YOUR favourite dog park!... [ more ]