Patricia Clarke's Blog

Finally we are beginning to see the construction of the rails of the Go Train in Barrie.My Husband and Partner Peter and I are very excited and think that the price of homes and Real Estate in general are going to be affected positively (for sellers). The history has shown that the train in citie...

Can somebody tell me when would you apply this condition in an offer for a commercial property?The case is the purchase of a building located in a commercial zoning. The building has 2 residential units (apartments) and 1 office/retail space + parking. I heard that some banks and financials insti...

I just finished my Real Estate Law Course and the conclusion is to avoid the dual agency situation.What a coincidence since I just double ended my first transaction. I applied that principle and treated the buyer as a "customer" and not a Client. It was very difficult but the secret is to make it...

Hi Guys,Here we go with our second lesson for the ones that want to get into te Hispanic group...thanks for your comments and send me the questions you have regarding this topic. I am trying to summarize the words that I think you guys can use with a Hispanic Client in a Real Estate transaction. ...

According with "Canadian Business Magazine", one of the new "hot international Spots" to invest in Real Estate is Cartagena, Colombia.For those who don't know anything about it, here I have some videos that will give you an idea of why Cartagena is a city to think about when thinking in investmen...

A lot of people have written me saying that they want to learn some spanish.Well, for those of you that want to get some Hispanic Clients, I will be posting Spanish words that you can use with Clients that speak Spanish...they will love it! Hi: HolaHow are you? Como estas?My name is XXX: Mi nombr...

I just wanted to share this since it is so funny and happens to me every day on the phone:Person calling: Hello, is Patricia Clarke around?Me: Hello. This is Patricia ClarkePerson calling: Silence...shock!Me: Hello? Are you there. This is PatriciaPerson calling: (Still in shock!) aooo, ehhh...upp...

According to RECO, the most common infractions brought before the discipline committee include claims of false advertising, unprofessional conduct and unethical behaviour, and fraud. I honestly think that eethics and professionalism are key to be respected and succeed in the Real Estate Business....

I used to have special software to do my offers, agency contracts etc. It was provided for my office. So everytime I had to present an offer I had to go to my office and waste time.Now I am using WEBFormsTM  and I REALLY LOVE IT. I can do everything from my home office and the best is that this t...

One of my "obsessions" when listing a house is taking great pictures for the home's Brochure as well as the mls.Most of my clients say they have passed on listings when they don't have pictures or they have very bad ones. I can't believe when I see bad quality pictures now when everybody can have...