Royal LePage Elite Realty, Brokerage
7-5160 Explorer Dr , Mississauga, ON L4W 4T7
Office: 905.629.1515 Mobile: 905.467.6666
ABOUT
STEVEN
TAM
Steven Tam is a full time realtor and Licensed Mortgage Professional with over 25 years experience in the real estate market. Being able to speak both English and Chinese, Steven has been able to network in many Asian markets in the GTA and overseas including immigration professionals, relocating companies and legal firms in Hong Kong, China, and Asian countries. A sales representative and member of the Toronto real estate board, Steven has great knowledge of neighbourhoods in the GTA. Steven has all the tools and skills to help you with your real estate needs from opening to closing.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME?
5 STEPS TO LISTING YOUR HOME
5 STEPS TO LISTING YOUR HOME
THERE ARE MANY COMPLEXITIES INVOLVED IN EVERY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION.
THE PROCESS
• Preparing the home for sale
• Preparing all necessary documentation
• Managing purchase deposits
• Liaison with other professionals - Lawyers, Other Agents, Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Utilities, etc.
• Specifying Terms of Agreement for the buyer
• Ensuring that all transactions comply with regulations and legal requirements
WHEN LISTING A HOME CONSIDER THE TIME INVOLVED TO:
TIME
• Prepare your house for sale (including staging, measurements and photography)
• Develop and implement a customized marketing plan that targets your most
likely buyers
• Manage open houses and showings
• Respond to buyer and agent questions about the property
• Negotiate with prospective buyers and cooperating agents
HELPING YOU PRICE YOUR HOME
PRICE OPTIMIZATION
• Performing a professional market overview
• Presenting viable comparable
• Reviewing your present home’s selling history
• Proposing a sound pricing strategy -
• Custom Market Evaluation
• Preparing your home for the highest return using others in my team of professionals when needed (including stager and photographer)
• Marketing the property to reach the highest number of prospects including extensive use of the Internet
• Using expertise in negotiation on your behalf
PRICE NEGOTIATION
• Pre qualifying buyers
• Identifying motivating factors of the prospective buyer
• Working with other agents
• Setting viable contract terms and conditions
• Managing counter offers
• Optimizing multiple offer situations
• Negotiating favorable terms, price and closing
THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO EFFECTIVELY MARKETING YOUR HOME:
CUSTOM MARKETING
MY CUSTOM MARKETING PLAN:
• Creating a compelling story for the home on MLS (amenities, neighbourhood, commute)
• Capturing quality photographs/video
• Creating marketing materials
• Marketing locally also using networking
• Managing Internet marketing
• Being on the cutting edge of Internet marketing strategies
• Co-ordination of other professionals (stagers, printers, advertising media, etc.) real estate sales in the G.T.A
• Marketing your home in a popular weekly Chinese real estate magazine
Royal LePage MARKETING
• Lawn Sign
• Multiple Listing Service
• Open Houses (optional)
• Placing your listing on www.royallepage.ca & www.royallepageestate.ca
• Professional quality marketing materials
• High quality interior photos and videos that will demonstrate the full value of your home.
• Royal LePage Slide Shows showcase your property in a professional photo presentation complete with animation, text and music.
• Royal LePage Web Commercials demonstrate the full value and appeal of your home.
Royal LePage MARKETING
MARKETING TOOLS, TACTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Royal LePage Realtors® have access to the Royal LePage Marketing Centre, a robust online marketing resource with hundreds of professionally designed print, email and multimedia tools that include:
• Postcards • E-Newsletters • E-Cards
• Listings Kits • Open House Flyers
• Property Cards - and so much more!
FOR THE MAJORITY OF CANADIANS THEIR HOME IS THEIR LARGEST INVESTMENT, SO MINIMIZING ONE’S RISK IS NOT ONLY PRUDENT —IT IS ESSENTIAL.
RISK
• Identify charges on titles and caveats on the home which may disrupt a sale
• Identify unnoticed features of the home
• Manage a lock box to protect the contents of your home
• Protect your privacy to mitigate identity theft
• Act as a buffer between you and other third parties
WHY ELITE REALTY
Royal LePage?
HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO™
Helping You - through the process
Helping You - get the right price
Helping You - market your property
Helping You - lower the risk
Helping You - sell your home faster
“Steven helped us deal with a new builder even though he received no commission from the builder. He sold our house at 103% over the asking price. Steven was always approachable and listened to our concerns and needs. He kept us informed during the entire process.”
-- MARY & SAM NG --
"Steven listened to what I wanted, analyzed and explained the current market to me in detail. He is very knowledgeable, dedicated and trustworthy. I will recommend him to anyone who needs real estate services."
-- BETTINA KINSLER --
"Professional, experienced and reliable. No hesitation in referring Steven to anyone needing real estate services."
-- EDWARD KWONG --
"Steven’s dedication, experience, detailed explanation and his service was beyond our expectations. We were really satisfied with our real estate transactions."
-- MARY & PETER ZHENG --
"Steven’s extensive knowledge in real estate markets and mortgages is really amazing. He guided us as to saving interest on our mortgage and shared with us the best solutions for paying down our mortgage fast. We highly recommend Steven to everyone."
-- BRENDA & TOM BRETON --