Team McNeil’s Kitchener Waterloo Business Referral Directory
On this page, you will find a list of business contacts to assist you with all your needs. We only put people on here who we have worked with in the past or have been highly recommended to us by our colleagues.
This directory is constantly being updated. If you would like to see your business in the directory, go to our add form.
Junk removal in Kitchener is easy with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? One call will help you reclaim your space! We remove junk in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Woodstock, Stratford, Paris, Elmira, Rockwood and everywhere in between. From old appliances to furniture, e-waste to yard debris, construction and renovation debris to just plain trash, we take almost anything.
Cara Janson - All Stages Interiors
Todays home sellers and agents know that to receive the greatest return on your home it needs to be prepared and presented at its best. However most home owners lack the time and expertise to do it themselves. With a background in interior design and a certification in staging we are more than qualified to position your house above the competition.Call Cara at 519-212-3171
Chad is a home inspector working in the Kitchener Waterloo area.All Pillar To Post Home Inspectors undergo rigorous training at our corporate training facility and on-site in homes. Only when they have successfully completed training are individuals qualified as Pillar To Post certified home inspectors. Once certified, Pillar To Post inspectors are also required to continually upgrade their skills to keep current with new technologies and professional standards. All of our inspectors are members of regional, state, national and provincial associations across the United States and Canada, and all inspections are conducted within the Standards of Practice of these Associations. In addition, all Pillar To Post home inspectors must carry Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance
Mobile Mortgage Specialist from Royal Bank. If you need a mortgage or need to refinance, Dan will be able to assist your with all of your financing needs.
Mortgage Development Manager from Scotiabank. If you need a mortgage or need to refinance, Debbie will be able to assist your with all of your financing needs. Serving Kitchener Waterloo and surrounding areas. If you are thinking of... - Buying or building a home - Refinance your existing mortgage - Renovating your home - Consolidating existing debts - Use the equity in your home to borrow for lessDebbie has been in the real estate financing industry for 25 years in the local Kitchener Waterloo and Surrounding market. She previously worked with CMHC and GE (private insurer) now known as Genworth as a key account manager.
With over 20 years of experience Dentech Electric is your number one choice for all your electrical needs. Our highly trained staff are friendly, professional long-term employees.Our service tradesman come with vehicles fully stocked with the materials and the tools required to get your job completed on time and on budget
Everyone loves to feel comfortable when you walk into a salon. That’s what Destiny’s Hair Loft is all about. It has a cozy at-home feel to it when you walk in.There are two stylists that work at Destiny’s Hair Loft; Destiny and Lisa. Both are Senior Stylists and have many years experience in Salon Hair Care. You can trust that they will take pride in your hair care needs. Services: Ladies Cuts/StylesMens CutsChildren’s CutsUpdo’s and StylesSpecialty ColoringFoil Hiliting*An exclusive Matrix salon
Don Travers was called to the Bar in 1974 and has practiced in many legal sectors including commercial and residential real estate, corporate law, commercial and bank financing, franchising, and wills and estates.
Owner and head inspector is Dragoslav Drago Cupovic who has been involved in inspection, preventive maintenance, construction and energy management field for more than 17 years.Drago graduated at Conestoga College: Advanced BES Operation Program with Air Systems Design and Energy Management in 2006, HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM in 2003 and Building Environmental Systems Operation Program in 2001.Drago has been member of Ontario Building Officials Association since 2004.
Fred provides personal legal services in the areas of Corporate and Business Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate and Mortgage Enforcement from our Kitchener office.
Karolina's Nail Studio is unique because we only use hand files, no drills. Drills can damage the natural nails. We work with your natural nails, not plastic forms to make the nail as thin and natural looking as possible. We use only gel nails, not acrylic. Gel nails look more natural, and you can make them as short as you like. They are durable yet not thick, and can help nailbiters grow out their nails.
Clutterbug.ca provides organizing solutions for every area of the home and office. I will show you fun and creative ways to maximize your space, conquer the chaos, and most importantly stop it from coming back!
Rooms in Bloom is a professional Home Staging and Design firm. We handle all aspects of getting properties ready for sale so that each home we work on portrays the upgraded lifestyle buyers are searching for.
We are a team dedicated to helping our clients achieve financial success. In today's world, we believe a team approach allows our organization to provide high quality information about financial products and services. Select each of our team members to learn more about us, and what we can do for you.
- Over 15 years of trades experience - Licensed Plumber, Gas Technician and Electrician - Registered Home Inspector - Member of CAHPI (Canadian - Association of Home and Property Inspectors) - Follows CAHPI standards of practice and code of ethics - Available 6 days a week, weekends, evenings and holidays
Victor has been residing and practising in the Kitchener-Waterloo region since his call to the Bar in February of 1995.Victor’s areas of focus include, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Business/Corporate Law and, Wills and Estates.
Here is a video I did for sellers who are thinking about selling their houses in Waterloo Region. Please check out the video and if you have any questions or comments please let us know…
Hi There, I am Warren McNeil from Team McNeil at Re/Max Twin City Realty in Kitchener
Today I am going to talk to you about a few things you need to do before selling your house. Selling your home can be a simple and straightforward process if you follow the right steps. In order to get top dollar and avoid headaches, it is important to do a few things beforehand.
Here are 5 things you can do before selling your house.
Number 5 – Get a Market Evaluation
The first thing you should do is get a market evaluation on your house so you know exactly how much you house is worth before you do any work. A realtor will advise you on things you should do and not do when preparing the house for sale. We will make recommendations on things such as updating, repairs, decluttering or staging.. You might not need to spend as much money as you think to get your house ready.
Number 4 – Mortgage information
If you have a mortgage on your house, you should find out if there is a penalty to pay out your mortgage early. We recommend calling your lender to find this information out.
Number 3 – Make repairs and perform other maintenance items
It s a good idea to do any necessary repairs around the house. We also recommend that you replace furnace filters, fill the water softener with salt, replace burnt out light bulbs, fix broken door handles and replace any cracked or broken windows. Consider hiring a home inspector before you sell your house so that you can find out if there are any unknown issues. If you fix the issues beforehand, then you can avoid surprises later when the buyer does their home inspection. The money you spend now on repairs, maintenance and home inspection could help you get more money later. Contact us if you would like us to recommend a good Waterloo area home inspector or other skilled professional.
Number 2 – Declutter, Depersonalize, Paint, Clean and Stage
- Decluttering: Decluttering will allow the buyer to visualize how big and spacious the rooms are in the house. People who are selling their houses often use their garages to store items from the house. Other options are offsite storage or storage pods.
- Depersonalizing: You should also consider depersonalizing your house. This is a touchy area and all I am going to say is just put yourself in the buyer shoes and try to view the house through their eyes. Keep an open mind and remember that the goal is to sell the house for the most money.
- Cleaning: One of the cheapest things you can do is clean. Buyers love looking at clean houses. If you are unable to clean on your own, consider hiring a cleaning service to help you. It will be the best money you ever spend.
- Painting: Painting is one of the best things you can do to make a house feel fresh and clean and to add more appeal. If you are unable to do a good job yourself, consider hiring someone to do it for you.
- Staging: Hire a staging profession to stage your home. It is amazing what a professional stager can do to help you get more money for you house.
Contact us if you’d like a recommendation for a professional organizer, a professional stager, a painter or a cleaning service.
And the Number 1 thing to do before selling your house is: Determine the best possible price
Pricing is the single most important thing to consider before selling your house. Your house will be worth a certain value based on its location, updates, condition and the recent sold comparables. When you hire an agent, don’t list your home with the agent who wants to overprice your property just so they can get the listing. List your house with the agent who takes the time to go through the comparables and provides valid reasons for their price recommendation. Homes that are overpriced often sell for less.
Whether you are a move-up buyer, relocating or downsizing, selling you house can be a smooth process if you follow these steps.
If you are thinking about selling your house in Waterloo Region and you would like to get started with a free online market evaluation of your Waterloo area home, please visit our website at www.clickthathouse.com or call us at 519-498-8118. Thanks for watching and see you next time!
We are a full-time real estate team in Waterloo Region, Woolwich & Wellesley Townships. We enjoy assisting buyers and sellers with the purchase or sale of real estate in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, Wellesley, Wilmot, Drayton and everywhere in between. If you would like us to help you with your home search, please check out our brand-newfree search website or if you are thinking of selling, get a free market evaluation.
Today I am going to talk to you about a few things you need to do before shopping for a home. Buying a home is probably the single largest investment that you will ever make in your life so it is very important to understand the entire process. The following tips will help save time, money and headaches.
Number 5: Employment: It is very important to ensure that you have solid employment before buying a house. You should also try and keep your debt in check and to make sure that you aren’t overextending yourself. Maintain good credit so that you will be able to get a mortgage.
Number 4: Down payment: When buying a home, you will require down payment. You should save up at least 5% of the cost of a house as well as a little extra for closing costs such as lawyer fees, land transfer tax and a home inspection.
Number 3: Pre-approval – By getting pre-approved, you will know exactly how much you can afford so you don’t waste your time looking at houses that are above or below your price range. The other reason to get preapproved is so you can lock in an interest rate so that if the interest rates go up you will already have the best rate.
Number 2: Choose a good realtor to help you through the process. Buyers are able to choose a real estate agent the same way sellers can. The goal of a seller’s agent is to sell the house for the highest amount of money with the most favourable terms. Likewise, the goal of the buyer’s agent is to help the buyer purchase the house for the lowest price with the most favourable terms. Working with your own licensed realtor will ensure that you are not taken advantage of. A buyer’s agent will be able to tell you what the other homes sold for in an area as well as protect you with special offer conditions. They will also negotiate price and all the terms of any offers. Don’t risk buying a home without your own buyer’s agent.
And the Number 1 thing to do before shopping for a home is:
Determine your Wants and Needs: Work with your buyers agent to create a list of everything you want in a home. Some things to consider are: Area, Size, the total number of bedrooms & bathroom, the age of the house and the style of the home. Sometimes you need to look at a few houses before you find the one you like. Knowing what you want can help reduce the time it takes to search for a new home.
Shopping for a new home can be an exciting adventure. If you follow the tips above, you will be better prepared to start shopping for that perfect home.
If you are thinking about buying a house in the Waterloo Region and you would like to get started with this exciting adventure, please visit our website at www.clickthathouse.com or call us at 519-498-8118. Thanks for watching and see you next time!
We are a full-time real estate team in Waterloo Region, Woolwich & Wellesley Townships. We enjoy assisting buyers and sellers with the purchase or sale of real estate in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, Wellesley, Wilmot, Drayton and everywhere in between. If you would like us to help you with your home search, please check out our brand-newfree search website or if you are thinking of selling, get a free market evaluation.
Many people are getting ready to sell their houses this year and some will be deciding whether to sell privately or with a real estate agent. The purpose of this blog is to let sellers know their options. My goal here is not to slam any particular method. Just to point out the options.
Here are 4 options for selling your house:
FSBO or for sale by owner. There are many people who head to Canadian Tire, pick up the black and orange sign and put it on the front lawn. This way could work if the timing is right or you already know someone who might want to buy your house. People do successfully sell there house this way but is not for everyone.
Using private for sale companies. This is a step up from selling totally on your own. There are two popular private for sale companies in our area. They are Property Guys - www.propertyguys.com and By The Owner – www.bytheowner.com. These private for sale companies help sellers by providing them with a sign, a website where they can showcase all the information about their house along with providing potential buyers with easy access to contact the seller. These sites give the private seller an added advantage over going at it completely alone. I think these services work well for people who want to do it themselves but just need a little bit of an edge.
Discount brokerages. These types of services are similar to the FSBO service providers. The big difference between them is that they are licensed brokerages registered with the Canadian Real Estate Association. Sellers are able to work with these brokerages to help them sell their house. With some plans, you can even get MLS services. This will allow you to have your house showcased on realtor.ca. This is an option for people looking for a alternative to the private for sale companies. This will also give you an edge over going at it completely alone.
Full Service real estate brokerages such as Re/Max.. This is where our team falls into the mix. The majority of homes sell though this method. Full service real estate brokerages offer a full range of valuable services to home sellers. Sellers can benefit by having licensed, skilled and motivated professionals to help them through this sometimes challenging and tedious process.
These services will appeal to the following types of people:
-people who don’t want to be involved in the process at all
- people who lack the ability to negoitate or don’t like to negotiate
- people who live out of the area
- investors that don’t want to be involved in the sale of property
- divorce
- power of sales
- distress sales
- estate sales
The list goes on and on. This is a really good option if you are afraid to go at it alone or don’t see the value in using a discount brokerage.
I also want to add that buyers are better off working with a realtor when buying a house. Especially first time home buyers who know nothing about the process. Buyers are able to benefit by the knowledge of a good realtor. Buying a house without knowing market knowledge could lead to over paying for a house or worst then that buying a money pit.
I want to reiterate that this blog is not intended to alienate any one method. It’s main purpose is to show sellers that they have options. They should choose wisely when choosing which one will give them the greatest result. There will always be people who want to sell privately and those who want to work with a real estate agent. There is room for both…
Good luck and happy selling!
Take care and thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading!
Warren & Melanie McNeil | Sales Representatives, Team McNeil RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Brokerage ( 519.579.4110 | 519-498-8118
On this page, you will find a list of business contacts to assist you with all your needs. We only put people on here who we have worked with in the past or have been highly recommended to us by our colleagues.
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