Booming Brampton market!!

Brampton’s real estate market is projected to soar in the next three to five years, according to a recent study made by the Real Estate Investment Network. The city of Brampton placed fifth in the “Top Ontario Investment Towns 2011-2015 Report,” with Hamilton being in the top spot.

This is good news to everyone pondering to invest in real estate in Brampton, whether as a home seller or home buyer or as an investor in commercial property. The report was based on data from government agencies like Statistics Canada, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, MLS and local economic development offices, among others.

This is not so surprising considering the steady economic growth being enjoyed by the city, consistently ranking among Ontario’s top 10 in the last 10 years. Factors considered for the REIN report included: new infrastructures built to handle growth, new jobs created, rippling effect on the overall economy of the city, contribution of political leadership, and transportation improvements.

The good news does not stop here for home buyers and home sellers. It only gets better with the availability of Brampton’s low real estate commission agent. Property investors would reap the benefits of a booming market projection and savings from a Brampton discount real estate agent. Who does not want a two-fold advantage?

In another development, Mt. Pleasant Village and Mattamy Homes were recently recognized at the Building Industry and Land Development Awards. Mt. Pleasant Village was cited for being a unique community that connects residence and work in the same neighborhood. Meanwhile, Mattamy Homes, a secondary plan of Mt. Pleasant Village, covers 875ha which includes 147ha of restored Natural Heritage System Lands. Upon completion the community is projected to house 40,000 people. This on-going real estate development proves very promising to those looking to buy their first homes, or to invest in real property. First-time home buyers not only benefit from tax rebates, but also from Brampton’s discount real estate agent. 

 Both news weigh significantly in making major investing decisions. Both highlight the advantages of community living in Brampton which boasts of a robust local economy. The vision of seven minutes travel time from home to work is very appealing when it comes to the concept surrounding Mt. Pleasant Village. Also the development promotes the preservation of nature, an essential consideration in urban growth and development. It helps to know that all these good news is bolstered by the presence of Brampton’s low real estate commission agent who can help and guide home buyers, home sellers and investors.

Your Brampton real estate agent

This comes with my full service package. Below is a summary of only some of my services:
Full service package includes:
1. Listing uploaded on the MLS and public MLS
2. Photos taken by a professional photographer
3. Full colour Feature Sheets for potential buyers
4. Flyers sent to appropriate areas
5. 10 years of full time experience
6. Advertised on the 1st page of Google
7. I reply to all emails within 14 minutes
8. Open houses (if appropriate)
9. Stunning virtual tours at no extra cost
10. and much much more..

Call me at 647-834-6834 to get started
Get a free home evaluation here

This offer is only from me. This is not a standard Remax rate. Other Remax agents might be charging more or less.
Disclaimer: Different commission rates, fees, and listing and marketing services may be offered by other REMAX franchisees or sales associates in Canada.

1. I provide full MLS service for a fraction of the cost
2. I don’t cut corners when it comes to quality. See sample pictures and virtual tour.
3. I have been selling homes in Brampton for the past 10 years. See my track record here.
4. You get the #1 company in North America (Remax) for the price of a discount company
5. I reply to all emails within 14 minutes
6. I’m not a “pushy salesman”.
7. I come from a family of real estate agents
- Father a real estate agent with Remax for 16 years
- Brother a real estate agent in North York
- Mother a Mortgage Broker (to qualify all potential buyers for your house)
8. 1st page of Google for important keywords (creating massive exposure for your listing)
9. “Easy Exit” listings. If for any reason you are not satisfied with my services you can cancel
the listing at anytime. No fees/penalties will be charged.


I work for Remax so it’s full service. You can get more details on my marketing plan here but one key difference is that I have a professional photographer come in for pictures and a virtual tour. See sample.

Please take a few seconds to look at the sample photos and the virtual tour here. Research shows that listings with virtual tours get clicked on 4 times more then regular listings. Can you see how having a virtual tour for your house might make it stand out from the rest?

The only thing not included is newspaper advertising. Newspaper advertising was very effective before the Internet. Now people can see all listings with coloured pictures on the public MLS. Over 90% of MLS deals involve 2 agents. If newspaper ads were effective there would be a lot more deals where there was only the listing agent involved.Also keep in mind that buyer agents do not flip through magazines and newspapers to find properties for their clients. They use the MLS. Ofcourse I don’t expect you to just take my word for all this. So please take a look at some of my recent sales in Brampton and hopefully by the end you too will think I’m the right person to sell your house. See some of the Brampton homes I’ve sold here.

Fill out the home evaluation form on the side and I will get back to you within 14 minutes.

Low real estate commissions

Home sellers can save thousands with 1 percent commission

It’s true! Those looking to sell homes but are worried about losing thousands in commission can now sit back and relax with a 1% commission real estate agent in Brampton and Mississauga, Ontario.

Home sellers are apprehensive about paying thousands in commission when the money could have gone to savings. On the other hand, there is also apprehension about hiring the services of a 1% commission real estate agent, or a discount real estate agent. Home sellers fear that the services of such an agent are not at par with the services of other agents who charge 5 – 7% in commission. Back in 2004, a discount real estate agent charged 4% commission. But today, technology has allowed realtors to work cost-efficiently which is a boon to the real estate market. Real estate salespersons can now offer the same full services for a lower overhead cost to them, and thus allowing them, to charge lower commissions.

In Brampton, real estate sales person Vic Singh shows home sellers the most cost-efficient way to sell their homes and taking only 1% in real estate commission. If there is a buyer agent and charges 2.5% then the maximum home sellers will pay out is 3.5%, still a huge savings worth considering. Vic Singh works for Remax so a full service is given at 1% commission. He outlines his services for this discounted commission as follows:

Listing in MLS

Services of a professional photographer for the sample photos and virtual tours that will be included in the website featuring  for sale properties.

Feature sheets to help buyers remember your home. When buyer agents take clients on shows they usually visit 6-10 houses. At the end of the day it will be hard to remember which home was yours. Feature sheets help home buyers recall the beautiful details of your home.

Standard services: Remax for sale sign; lockbox for convenient showings; open houses; feedback from other agents regarding the showings; listing is promoted to local agents in Brampton; listing is e-mailed to a database of buyers

Home sellers can save as much as $5,000 in realtor commission and still get the same full service. In a recovering economy, savings of every penny count and if someone shows you a way to sell your house and save it is only common sense to go that route. However, keep in mind that not all discount real estate agents are the same so check track records and client testimonials to ensure that you are truly getting the better end of the deal.*

Brampton real estate – Setting the price

Brampton real estate – Know how

Importance of Home Inspections

When you are buying a home you want to know how you can save in the process of embarking on a huge financial investment. A Brampton home inspection done by a professional home inspector will help you make informed decisions which could mean big savings.

At first glance home inspections may be viewed as an “extra” or even “hidden” cost by the home buyer. But that is not the case when you examine the advantages of getting a Brampton home inspection. When the deal is all sealed and done you will see that the benefits will far outweigh its cost.

Knowing the structural problems of the property gives the home buyer the leverage to negotiate for a lower price. It also protects you from buying a property that would need huge sums of money for repairs.

Home repairs associated with construction problems are costly, and buyers need to identify these problems before purchasing a home to avoid getting trapped into absorbing these expenses.  Home inspections will also point out safety issues in the property and recommend steps on how these need to be addressed.

Home inspections will cover the following areas: drainage and water problems, foundation and structure, roof, kitchen, bathrooms, interior structures, electrical, plumbing, insulation and furnace. It will cover inside and outside the property. The home inspection report made after the inspection will outline areas that need to be addressed immediately, as well as those which may be problematic in the future. Consult your Brampton real estate agent for tips.

Home buyers can undertake the repairs themselves or seek the help of a contractor who can do the work for the lowest prices Your real estate agent should then be informed of the costs of repairs which can be used to lower the buying price of the property. Ask your real estate agent for his recommendations or a list of certified home inspectors that he highly recommends. You can trust your agent to help you with this aspect.

However, the home owner may opt to undertake the repairs himself so that the decrease won’t be as big as expected.

In summary the benefits of a home inspection would include: structural and home safety evaluation; and assessment of repair costs.

Since you are looking at these benefits you should be certain that you hire a professional home inspector who has several years of experience. He should be someone you can rely on. Remember that you will have to trust the expertise of this person on what could be your next home. To dispel your apprehensions you can interview the home inspector and ask him questions about his background as an inspector, including his affiliations to any national associations; what would the inspection include?; how long will the job take to finish?; how much is the cost of inspection?; and can you come during the inspection?  If the inspector doesn’t want you to witness the inspection this is a big warning sign- so don’t hire this person. Don’t forget to ask how soon he can make the report after he finishes the job.

There are home inspection checklists available online which you could use as a guide when interviewing the home inspector.  Check out these lists as well to ensure that you only hire a qualified person for the job.  Home inspections can save home buyers money, but it would all depend on how good a job the inspector you hire does.

Hiring an agent who charges low real estate commissions can also save you a great deal of money. Why take the risk of diving blindly into real estate when you can get the services of a professional agent at a very competitive price. You might end up spending more when you attempt to buy a home on your own, or get so stressed out by the whole exercise. Looking for a certified home inspector who can be trusted can prove to be a daunting task. But an agent can help you out with this, and with all the details of the purchase.*

For Brampton real estate questions contact me anytime. I offer low commissions AND full service. 1% commission only to listing broker.

Brampton homes sold (2)

Above were some Brampton homes I sold recently where I represented the sellers and saved them a bundle of money! These are all my listings. If you have Brampton real estate to sell or looking to buy a home in Brampton please click here to contact me for great service and affordable commissions. I return all calls within 14 minutes! All savings calculations are based on 3.5% total commission paid vs 5% total commission paid.

You can read/see some customer testiomonials here.

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I hope to be one of the Brampton real estate agents you interview

Brampton real estate update

 So how did the Brampton real estate market do last year? How did it compare to the
years before?

As you can tell the spring market in 2010 was really busy but it really died off after the summer. It was still the busiest year in the past few years. I will keep you updated on 2011.
If you have a house to sell you can fill out the home evaluation form on the side and I will get back to you right away.

Helpful videos

Below are some videos that I think might be helpful for buyers and sellers.

If you have a Brampton house to sell you can find great information on my low commission here. I would love to be one of the brampton real estate agents you interview.