48/ AUGUST 2018 THE RIDER REAL ESTATE: Why we Choose PROFESSIONALS


(as it often does ) and my friend the plumber asked why Realtors charge so much ( as he put it) for commission. I talked about the work we do in


promoting the property, writing ads, paying for and arranging professional pictures, the many calls we receive at all hours of the day, all weekends and holidays, the hours we spend showing homes to potential buyers, (some of whom never buy ) and the research and expertise needed to both price a home fairly for both buyers and sellers but also the experience and expertise needed to arrange financing, insurance and home inspections. After a contract is drawn and


By Teri Davidson I had the pleasure of attending a


friend’s home with my husband for dinner last night. Ten friends getting together for a home made spaghetti sauce dinner with lots of laughs and story sharing along with the good food. One of our friends is a li- censed plumber, the other a licensed me- chanic. I am a licensed Real Estate Broker with my own firm. We are all self em- ployed. Our discussion turned to real estate,


signed it goes to a lawyers office where the agreement is looked over by a law professional for conflicts and rarely is there a mistake on the drafting of the contract by a qualified real estate sales- person or broker. This is very impor- tant.


Prior to the actual closing of the


transaction the Realtor still has a lot of follow up work, hand holding and fine details to keep on top of in order to bring about a successful conclusion to the sale. There are still visits back to the


● COACHING ● Dieter Werner


~ coaching atyour farm~


property, questions to answer, worries to solve and listen to, sometimes con- tractual amendments to draft and have signed and moving information to share with the two parties. Sometimes there are chattels which are being sold be- tween the parties and we often negoti- ate these agreements as well. We are available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and assessable to our clients at all times. This time we give to our clients is often at the expense of our own time with family, quiet times for ourselves, dinners and meals often interrupted. Vacations with out a cell phone provid- ing access for our client’s calls is a lux- ury many of us do without. I went on to explain that there is


no set rate for real estate commission and each licensed realtor is free to dis- cuss and charge as each decides and how I felt my commission rate was jus- tified . I strongly feel if there isn’t imme-


diate reaction in the real estate transac- tion by a qualified professional realtor there is a real chance many sales would not close. My friend the plumber said he un-


derstood and then told a story about how he feels as a qualified plumber who is asked to plumb an entire newly constructed house by the contractor


only to have the contractor go to Costco or some do it yourself company to have a water softener installed. He feels it is part of the plumbing and doesn’t under- stand how the contractor feels saying $50.00 on the installation by an unli- censed company is either fair to the plumber who is there setting all the lines already or practical for liability and /or risk of leaking. He went on to say the contractor would ask him if the heater looked good, was it operational, was it hooked up properly and did he mind looking it over.. it made him very angry. I asked him how he felt about peo-


ple using handymen or unlicensed con- tractors to do plumbing and charging the consumer less per hour. He sput- tered and said.. “they are fools. I spent many hours learning my trade, acquir- ing my license and ensuring my work is done well and insured.” Same type of issues for my me-


chanic friend. He trained for many years as a young man, wrote exams, be- came licensed and as a man now in his mid 40’s who owns his own garage and shop. I asked him how he felt about the guys who fix cars in their home garages and driveways for people who don’t see the need for a professional mechanic for their repairs. His re-


sponse… “ there are no warranties, no follow ups and no customer service and insurances. This is also why people should be


cautious when selling or buying real property. Find a reputable Realtor who is licensed, has the right experience , is knowledgeable, full time , and has a proven track record. Using a Professional in every as-


pect of life is good decision making. Teri Davidson is Broker Owner of


Associate realty in Brantford, Ont. She has been practicing real estate for over 36 yrs. Contact Teri at 519-758-7307 Call Teri Davidson, Broker Owner


of Associate Realty for your 40 yrs of my experience can link you to selling or buying a home, rural property or farm in Brantford and Brant County areas.. Move to where you can have a career and a life. “


WE SELL REAL ESTATE HERE!” Teri Davidson Broker/Owner Associate Realty Brantford 519-758-7307 teridavidson@execulink.com Reprinted from The Rider September 2016.


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PROPERTIES FOR SALE


New Listing. Hobby Farm with 46 acres. 25 Workable. Just outside Lynden , Ontario. Totally remodelled and rebuilt farmhouse offers a wonderful blend of old and new. Big spacious rooms, lots of natural light, woodwork and charm. Four bedrooms, main floor family room with wood burning fireplace, Three baths. Kitchen features island, open counter to view fireplace while eating. Gorgeous ensuite. Upper floor office is fabulous. Laundry on upper floor too. Huge windows all updated. Beautiful views form every window. Full basement. New furnace, septic and wiring. Would suit two family living. Original Bank barn 40 x 50 has been upgraded with new wiring, steel beams . Features big hay mow, 5 Box Stalls, water and hydro. Workshop 40 x 80'. Heated concrete floors, new propane furnace. !2' x 12' overhead door. Double garage 30 x 40' with separate workshop area attached to bank barn. Fields fenced for horses. Two Ponds. Cabin 16 x 16' with loft and woodstove is a nice trail ride back on the property. very picturesque property with rolling hills and 25 acres approx. workable cleared acreage. 200 amp electrical. new FA propane furnace and WETT certified woodstove. Floors, trims and baseboards all milled by Millgrove Wood Products. Kitchen by Wood Valley kitchens. 2001 sep- tic and water is municipal


property. You must get in this wonder- ful home to appre- ciate its quality and character and walk this beautiful prop- erty. $1,499,900


this


barn. Don't let a drive by decide you about


house well


for for


This spectacular 24 acre property has been loved and beautifully maintained by its current owners who are retiring. Red Brick Circa 1872 home offers wide pine floors everywhere, high ceilings, natural trims on most windows and doors. Porcelain knobs, original detailed staircase. Quaint kitchen with old cookstove ( as is) to stay. Front and back staircase. Gracious Lr with fireplace. Formal Dining room. Upper level Master has adjoining room that could be closet or sitting area and updated three 3pc bath. Main family bath updated too and two other large bedrooms all contained on second floor. Full basement. main floor laundry and mudroom entrance to attached woodshed /garage. Kitchen opens onto side porch with deck surrounding a lovely above ground pool. Look out across the fenced green fields all the way back down the drive to big pond with centre island. The outdoor riding ring x overlooks the pond and is set well back from the road. You will LOVE! this brightly colored im- maculate barn 34 x60 built in 2001 built by Landmark. Eight stalls, hay mow, tack room, wash stall and overhang 15 x 34 for run in at wintertime to the front. Off the back is access to the bright and in ex- cellent condition 70 x 144 Coverall with 4 more


Horse Enthusiasts look here!


Quiet side road is the perfect setting for this 14.5 acre hobby farm just 10 minutes south of Brantford. Brick ranch home built in 1995. Three bedrooms, master with ensuite. Big eat in country kitchen with door out to backyard deck that overlooks the landscaped grounds and horse pastures. watch the horses play and the birds at the feeder. Large living room with hardwood floors. Full unfinished basement ready for the new owner to finish the way he wants. Outbuilding 59 x 32". used for storage. Roof replaced in 2007. Water system is owned. Drilled well. Septic pumped two years ago. New dishwasher. New toilets. Fenced pastures. Owner grows his own hay for horses. Serene country living. $599,900


Call Teri Davidson, Broker/Owner,


Associate Realty Brantford Inc. 519-647-3330


See picture of these properties at www.venturehomes.ca under Teri's Listings.


shingles 2013. Newer windows 2003, 2 wells, 2 cisterns, 2 ponds. Central vac 2013. Come see!!! $1,299,000


heated viewing room. Built in 2006. Natural gas heating.


stalls and roof


The Rider’s Real Estate Pages! Call (905) 387-1900


142 acres of vacant land in the Burford area. Located at 90 Hatchley Road but tree line divides the work- able land so there is a registered right of way of ac- cessible from Middle Townline. perfect spot to build a home at the front or way back in off the road if de- sired. Potential of Broccoli contract next year at $350.00 an acre for workable land. Big pond and spot for new well to be dug into an artisan well. Hardwood bush. a naturalists delight with lots of wildlife and avian species. good arable soil. $999,900


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