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The fall real estate market is almost always a hot season. With kids back in school and the holidays a few weeks away, now is a great time to sell a home. If you want to sell your home during the fall season, it’s important to understand what buyers are looking for and how to position yourself for the greatest possible success.

Tidy up the yard

When selling your home in the fall, you’ll want to make sure the yard is clean. This is the time of the year where various plants die off and trees drop their leaves. Some plants will go into hibernation, while others will fully expire. Either way, this will leave a bit of a mess on your property that needs to be cleaned up if you want to attract buyers.

Rake dead leaves, cut away summer…

After coming to a near halt in the spring due to COVID19, Toronto home sales have surged this summer hitting another record high last month.

According to TRREB, the average selling price of a home in the GTA rose 20% year-over-year in August to $951,404, up $7,738 from July’s average. The average selling price for a home in the city was $1,012,506, up a whopping 24% from the year before.

Average home sales weren’t the only thing to experience a boost in August. The number of transactions also soared to a record 10,775 sales, marking a 40.3% year-over-year increase in the GTA.

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First impressions count! The first thing people see often sets the tone and stands out in their memory. This is why the look of your home, from the front yard to the front door, is so important. Whether you are looking to sell your property, or just impress family, guests and neighbours as they go by, here are 4 ways to increase the curb appeal of your home. 

Update The Front Door

A really nice front door can make a big difference for your curb appeal, since it is often the first thing people see upon entering your home. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive either, just welcoming and easily visible from the curb.

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A fresh coat of paint can give your home a whole new look. Make sure the door is…