By Liora Tal-Bloch

Cabbagetown

Missed the Spring Market and wondering if you should sell your home during the summer months? It’s a legitimate and common question we hear often, but choosing to put your home on the market during the summer has some advantages. Here is some advice to help you make the best decision when the time comes to sell.

Your home and garden show their best.

When trying to attract a buyer, their first impression is a lasting one. Your home’s curb appeal is crucial. When trees are without leaves or snow is covering your walkway, even the most beautiful home can lose its appeal. If you are selling in the summer, use attractive landscaping, a fresh coat of paint on the front door and an inviting patio. Summer’s great natural lighting also means beautiful photographs for your listing and fresh flowers provide a natural air freshener.

You’ll have more time to dedicate to the sale.

During any time of year, homeowners spend an average of 30 hours in the process of selling a home (pricing, visits, and sales contracts). By choosing the summer to list your home, you may have some holiday time to use towards preparations including small fixes and do-it-yourself projects. You may also choose to leave out summer snacks and refreshing drinks for your visitors!

You’ll have less competition.

The number of property sales tend to decrease between July-August because there are fewer homes available on the market while sellers go on vacation. Get out ahead of your competition so more buyers are drawn to your home. Demand is still quite strong in our marketplace with buyers who are ready, willing and able to offer on your home.

You can benefit from better visibility in the neighbourhood.

“For Sale” signs are much more visible in the summer than in the winter. In some tourist areas or during local events, foot traffic is also more abundant, allowing for people to stop and look or call the listing realtor with enquiries. Word-of-mouth networking can assist to bring in more buyers.

You will be in a good position to sell in the fall.

If you do not sell your home in the summer, at least you will have had the opportunity to “test” the reaction of buyers and then make some adjustments in anticipation of a fall selling period. Once buyers have seen your home, you can cater the product or price to meet their expectations. If there’s something that is unattractive to potential purchasers, you have time to fix it before the autumn market comes (typically the second week of September).

Thinking of selling your home? We are local realtors with many years of experience selling in all seasons and markets!

BLOCH Real Estate Team
Daniel Bloch & Liora Tal-Bloch
416.666.0311
info@teambloch.com

By Connie Adair

By Connie Adair

Rosedale – Moore Park

300 Bloor Street East #3108 (Bloor Street East & Mount Pleasant Road)

Asking price: $729,900
Sold for: $784,000
Taxes: $3,111 (2018)
Monthly Fee: $617
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Days on the market: 3

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Connie Adair

199 Ontario St (Dundas and Shuter Streets)

By Connie Adair

Cabbagetown

427 Ontario Street (Parliament & Carlton Streets)

Asking price: $1.388 million
Taxes: $6,033 (2016)
Bedrooms: 2+1
Bathrooms: 3
Square footage: 2,200
Garage: 2
MLS#: C3789176

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Connie Adair

Rosedale

300 Bloor Street East #814 (Bloor St E & Mount Pleasant Rd)

Asking price: $510,000
Taxes: $2,800 (2016)
Monthly Fee: $484
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square footage: 748
MLS #: C3601499

With a balcony overlooking the Rosedale Ravine, and Bloor Street at the building’s front door, it doesn’t get much better for someone looking for a stylish living space in a great location.

The suite, in The Bellagio on Bloor, was extensively renovated by designer Alison Milne in 2013, says listing agent Daniel Bloch.

Suited to the buyer who loves downtown living, the living space features high-end finishes such as slate tiles in the foyer and kitchen, hardwood in the living and sleeping areas and closet organizers throughout. The two spa bathrooms include walk-in showers for easy access, a soaker tub and vanities with vessel sinks.

Building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, guest suites and an indoor saltwater pool and gym so owners can work out without leaving the building.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Connie Adair

Greater Napanee

200 County Road 1

Asking price: $1.097 million
Taxes: $6,400 (2015)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
MLS#: X3501187

This is a property for those who “yearn for a place where time stands still and the sun takes forever to part”, says listing agent Daniel Bloch.

The restored 2,720-square-foot century home is “perfectly located between many key towns (including Kingston and those in Prince Edward County) for groceries,” he says.

“The home offers everything from south-facing waterfront views to sunlight throughout the day to a well-maintained garden.”

It has a centre island, a gas stove and a wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen. A walkout leads to the sunroom, which has a vaulted ceiling and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.

The master suite has a newly renovated bathroom.

A deck is ideal for summer barbecues and relaxing in the sun. The 523-ft-deep lot has 252 feet of water frontage, a covered gazebo, a dock and a double garage with a heated workshop loft.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Carolyn Ireland

Cabbagetown

441 Ontario Street

By Allison Harness

Rosedale-Moore Park

300 Bloor Street East, Unit 1108

By Connie Adair

Midtown

39 Roehampton Ave #101 (Yonge & Eglinton)

Asking price: $442,000
Taxes: $2,707.67 (2014)
Monthly Fee: $958.74
Bedrooms: 1+1
Bathrooms: 2
Square footage: 1,005
Garage: 1

First-time buyers will be delighted to find this two-storey New York style loft near Yonge and Eglinton. It’s in a boutique building with only 27 units, says listing agent Daniel Bloch.

Suite 101 “will appeal to a buyer who wants lots of space for the best price and anyone with an art collection who wants large amounts of wall space,” he says. The airy space also offers good acoustics for, say, guitar players, and a sunny workspace for artists.

“All of the rooms are excellent sizes. It also has a main floor powder room and super high ceilings, not usually found in the midtown area,” Bloch says.

The corner suite has walls of windows and a walkout to the balcony from the open concept living/dining room. The kitchen has built-in European appliances and a breakfast bar.

A floating staircase leads to the second floor bedroom and den. One of the best features is the large bedroom, which can accommodate a king-sized bed. It also has wall-t0-wall closets. The five-piece ensuite bathroom has a separate shower and tub, Bloch says.

One underground parking space and a locker are included.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. (Liora Tal and Daniel Bloch)

By Allison Harness

Trinity-Bellwoods

Location: 148 Gore Vale Ave., Dundas St. W. and Shaw St.
Asking price: $1,199,900
Selling price: $1,150,000
Previous selling price: N/A
Size: about 2,600 sq. ft.

Selling for $1.15 million in five days, this 2-1/2-storey, semi-detached abode backs onto Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park.

“This is the first time in 45 years this home has been on the market. It is older, but in solid condition with tons of potential, perfect for renovations. It has an extra-wide deep lot with a double car garage. The bedrooms are all generous-sized, and most have views of the park. The basement is unfinished but it has high ceilings,” says listing agent Daniel Bloch.

Located in the downtown core, the home is steps to the TCC, shops, cafes, restaurants, and clubs.

Main floor has: combined living room and dining room with wood floors; kitchen with linoleum floor and closet; office with wood floor and fireplace; bedroom with parquet floor, walkout and four-piece ensuite.

On the second floor are: bedroom with broadloom floor; bedroom with wood floor and closet; bedroom with closet and wood floor; four-piece bathroom.

On the third floor are: bedroom with linoleum floor and closet; fifth bedroom with linoleum floor and closet.

Basement is unfinished with a two-piece bathroom.

Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Daniel Bloch and Liora Tal-Bloch).