Their condo just established a new high selling price for their Waverley Heights building and they saved more than $5,000 in needless real estate commission. So, yes, Daniel and Susan Poitra couldn’t be more pleased they chose to list with ComFree.
Like many young couples, they find building a life together costs money and there’s never enough of it. That’s why it made perfect sense to sell their condo with ComFree and eliminate the commission.
"We got several thousand dollars over our asking price and the money we saved — more than $5,000 — is better in our pocket," says Daniel. "We have just moved into a new two-storey home in East Kildonan and what we saved will be a big help as we fix up the house."
Their new house was also listed with ComFree and they got it at a good price, given the current sellers’ market. When home sellers don’t have to pay a commission they can keep their selling price flexible and still walk away with more money than if they sold through an agent.
The Poitras’ condo sold in less than two weeks. They had five offers to purchase after a single Open House and their home had more than 1,600 viewings on the ComFree website in 10 days.
"It was just one bedroom but in an area close to the university and in high demand,"says Daniel. "It really sold itself. I was impressed by how quickly ComFree got back to me with answers to any questions I had and they also did a brilliant writeup. Their service was prompt and efficient and the photographs also helped a lot."
Susan says 14 couples viewed the condo and they had five offers very quickly. Most were at or over the asking price.
Two similar units in the same development sold last year for several thousand dollars less than their condo, which has now set a benchmark price for others.
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Susan and Daniel sold their condo for more than what they were asking, and established a new high selling price for their Waverly Heights building.
The Poitras say presentation is important and they invested some money in flooring and making sure the place was neutrally decorated and had new appliances.
Besides ensuring décor was up to scratch, Susan also made sure there were fresh flowers. "Several people told me they loved the colours I’d chosen for the rooms and the flowers just added an extra touch," she says. "We also got rid of any clutter and followed ComFree’s advice to first show visitors around and explain things, then leave them on their own to wander around and check things themselves."
The advice worked like a charm and the experience was pleasant. Since they had a wood-burning fireplace they also ensured a nice log was crackling away when their home hunters arrived.
Would they recommend ComFree and use it again?
"Absolutely," says a delighted Daniel. "It was much easier than we thought and they gave us very professional help and advice.
The money we saved will really help us get settled in our new home and buy a new washer and dryer!"
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