Adil's Blog on the Toronto Real Estate Market.

Often insightful, always honest, and hopefully entertaining. This is my take on what I see happening in the Toronto Real Estate Market. Check them out!

What Are The Rules Around Showing Tenanted Properties?

Is Hope A Valid Strategy in This Market?

When Do Condo Fees Start Affecting Condo Values?

What Pricing Games Scare Me The Most?

We're all used to seeing different pricing games from sellers and agents in the Toronto real estate market, but some just spook me more

Nov 3, 20206 min read

Does a Seller Have to Sell Their Property on Offer Night?

There are still buyers out there who believe that a seller has to "take whatever they get" on offer night. That's simply not the case. I...

Oct 31, 20194 min read

Should You Worry About Paying Over Asking?

Focusing on the list price can be a mistake in the Toronto real estate market. So we're three weeks into the Fall market and things are...

Sep 26, 20194 min read

Can a Single Sale Actually Change Market Value?

Sometimes it takes more than just a single sale to set "market value" for a building. Most of my blog posts come from actual experiences...

Jun 26, 20194 min read

Can an Open Bidding Process Really Serve Everyone's Best Interests?

Open bidding can actually put the seller, and even buyers, at a disadvantage. Those of you that know me know I'm a huge poker fan. I used...

Nov 22, 20187 min read

What's the Right Way to Make a Bully Offer?

Asking for permission to make a bully offer ruins the whole point of being a "bully". If you're tired of bidding wars, especially losing...

Jul 10, 20186 min read

Top 5 Ways to Guarantee You Lose a Bidding War

It's wishful thinking to think you'll get through 2018 without competing in a bidding war. Well, the Spring market for 2018 is right...

Feb 28, 20185 min read

If You Thought 2018 Was Going To Start Off Slow...

The TO condo market is back to business, picking up right where it left off in 2017. Despite what all the "experts" predicted. Two weeks...

Jan 21, 20184 min read

What's the Thinking Behind Holding Back Offers?

Is holding back offers a good idea if you are willing to accept an offer today? Have you ever sold anything on Kijiji or Craigslist?...

Jun 13, 20175 min read

The Escalation Clause: The Escalator to Nowhere?

There's been a new topic of conversation brewing among agents in the past week or so that reminded me of that episode. It's called t

Jun 3, 20174 min read