July 2018

23 Jul

Montreal Real Estate Market Stories July 2018

Montreal Real Estate Market Stories July 2018 Montreal real estate market stories July 2018 - latest market news: According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), 60% of all Canadian markets saw increased activity in June. Canadian home sales increased by 4.1% between May and June. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was 10.7% lower than in June 2017. June’s MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) increased by 0.9% year-over-year National home sales increased by 4.1% in June 2018 compared to May. While this is a substantial monthly increase, sales remain low when compared to June of last year. Slow activity in the Canadian market...

01:38 / Montreal Real Estate / Bonnie Meisels

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12 Jul

Hidden Defects

Hidden Defects Let me say first that normal wear and tear is not considered a latent defect. Regardless though, if you receive a complaint from the buyer about discovered issues after the purchase you must reply in kind and acknowledge receipt of their complaint. Ask the Buyer to provide a written letter with the facts. You need to know about the evidence being used against you. This is a requirement as per the Civil Code of Quebec, Section 1739. It may also be in your interest to ask the buyer permission to visit the property with your expert to further assess the...

03:54 / Montreal Real Estate / Geoffrey Darwent

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07 Jul

These Low-Cost Improvements Will Help Sell Your Home Fast

These Low-Cost Improvements Will Help Sell Your Home Fast Anyone who is selling a house wants to sell it as quick, and for as much, as they can. However, not everyone has an unlimited budget. Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to raise your home’s appeal without going bankrupt. If you can make room in your budget for minor projects and you’re willing to put in the time and energy, these low-cost improvements are sure to help your home sell fast. Calculating What You Can Make The first step of selling your home quickly is calculating how much you...

04:56 / Montreal Real Estate / Bonnie Meisels

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Who Speaks For The Earth - Climate Change

04 Jul

How Hot Will It Get?

How Hot Will It Get? Truth be told, I had never heard of climate change before seeing Al Gores' "An Inconvenient Truth". At the time the movie came out, I had a young family. I was busy working, raising my kids, and more focused on things within my own personal sphere. I wasn't paying attention to what was going on with the planet. "An Inconvenient Truth" brought the issue to my awareness and I've been paying attention ever since. The film came out in 2006...

04:19 / Montreal Real Estate / Bonnie Meisels

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Bonnie Meisels - Montreal Real Estate Broker

5.0

nadia iannella

15:23 04 Oct 17

It was a pleasure to work with Bonnie. She is very professional and luckily for us she is very patient and tenacious in everything she does. She always answers our calls, texts or emails, irregardless of the time they come in. She is just an incredible person who dedicates herself to her clients and makes sure that they are well informed about the properties they are considering. She makes you feel like you are her only client. I look forward to working with Bonnie again soon.read more

Jennifer Barr

15:16 15 Aug 17

Bonnie helped us find our first home! She was a pleasure to work with - always responsive and punctual with a fun personality to boot. It took almost six months to find what we were looking, and Bonnie guided us the whole way. We appreciated her knowledge and experience, especially when it came to holding out for what we really wanted. There was a property we were sold on, but it had some major drawbacks. Bonnie was able to give us the confidence to hold out for something better, and we are so glad we did because the home we eventually found had everything we wanted. Thank you, Bonnie, for all your help!read more

Amy Schulz

01:20 04 Jul 17

We’re residents of California and recently had the pleasure of working with Bonnie to purchase a vacation condo in Old Town Montreal. Bonnie was recommended to us by another American and what a great recommendation! Bonnie and I talked by phone a few times to get to know each other and so she could learn what we wanted and our tastes, and we emailed listings back and forth before our trip to Montreal. Bonnie planned a full afternoon of condo visits in different areas of Montreal and chauffeured us around to each one--her parallel parking skills are unmatched! : ) Back in California, we decided to make an offer and Bonnie answered all our questions via email and phone, and guided us through making an online offer across a continent. Sadly, the owner opted to pull their condo off the market. Bonnie rallied us and we continued to look at listings. Several times she previewed condos for us, sending photos or video. After a second trip to Montreal to visit (and revisit) condos with Bonnie, we made another offer, which was accepted. Next Bonnie helped arrange or provided info for an inspection, Canadian home insurance and banks, and the electric and phone/internet companies. She put us in touch with the condo association and procured documents for us. When my husband flew to Montreal for the signing, she drove him home from the notary, and later took him around Montreal to get key copies and try to find an open bank (holiday weekend). Bonnie went above and beyond for us time and time again, with a great sense of humor and a lot of patience. We can’t wait to get back to Montreal to use our new condo, and look forward to seeing her again. We highly recommend Bonnie for anyone who seeks to purchase property in Montreal and wants a smooth and enjoyable journey to success!read more

Grâce Umunezero

17:40 17 Jun 17

I had a great experience with Bonnie Meisels. I had recently moved to Montréal and I was looking for an apartment to rent so I decided to use the services of a Real Estate agent. She was the first one I called and I was really pleased with her professionalism and her prompt response to my request. Within a few hours she sent me a bunch of listings to look at and she followed up on them. She provided a great service and I highly recommend her to anybody who is looking for a Real Estate agent.read more

Greg Lozoff

20:04 30 Apr 17

Bonnie was extremely professional and helped me immensely in finding the right place for me. Always on time and always honest. She didn't try to put me in a place that wouldn't be right. We visited many places until we found the perfect spot. I would definitely call her again next time I'm shopping around for a place to live.read more

harlempunk

15:36 06 Nov 17

I had a great experience working with Bonnie. I was coming from outside of Montreal, and Bonnie spent a generous amount of time explaining the intricacies and subtleties of the Montreal market. She is very experienced, and knows the city of Montreal very well. Her recommendation of inspector was top notch. Bonnie is the consummate professional, detail oriented, and was very thorough in arranging my purchase. I recommend her highly, and would happily work with her again.read more

Jessica Viscosi

14:07 28 Jan 18

A pleasure to work with Bonnie, very attentive, helpful and professional. Highly recommended!

Jean Francois Lefort

13:38 16 Mar 18

Bonnie made my moving experience a less stressful one. I would absolutely recommend her to friends and family. If you are looking for someone who will put your interests first and work tirelessly to obtain the best possible result, look no further.

Helen Fortino

20:16 14 Apr 18

We have had the pleasure and honour to work alongside Bonnie as she proved to be a cut above the rest in her work ethic, her principles, and her tenacity in delivering what she promises. She is honest, resourceful, and most importantly, she cares about her clients needs. We will be staying in contact with Bonnie for our future endeavours, and we recommend her to anyone looking in the Montreal and surrounding area. Thank you Bonnie!read more

Warren Ondras

17:48 19 May 18

Bonnie’s strength is her caring follow-through. She is quick to respond, and when difficulties arise, she is an active and effective advocate. As foreign buyers our situation was especially complicated, but Bonnie patiently explained things and guided us through, during the sale and beyond. It really helped to have someone on our side.read more

Keavin Moore

17:13 06 Sep 18

Bonnie was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and was very knowledgeable about the market in Montreal. Phone calls were prompt and informative, and our visit to Montreal to view listings could not have been easier. My father and I would strongly recommend her to anyone -- student, business, or otherwise -- looking for real estate in Montreal!read more

Nathalie Bendavid

18:42 02 Mar 19

I cannot believe that anyone else would have been so dedicated and devoted to me during what was a very trying period in my life, as it is for most people selling their home. Bonnie supported me mentally and physically through the entire process. She worked tirelessly staging and updating the house staging at every turn. She is a true professional and a great person. She did what no other agent would have done... She did everything!!!!read more

Judy Dana

16:11 14 Mar 19

Bonnie was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend her

Arianna Mao

13:25 31 Jul 19

Bonnie is amazing! She walked me through the process of hunting & buying a condo, gave me advance notice about all sorts of fees and paperwork to be completed and was just fantastic for me, as a first time home buyer. She responds quickly to texts and emails and is very available over the phone. Not even a broken foot could keep her down! I was a little concerned about choosing a realtor over the internet and going with someone I didn't know, but I'm very happy that I did. Two thumbs up from me. :)read more

Robert Sauer

20:57 07 Aug 19

Bonnie was incredibly attentive and put up with a myriad of different requests from myself - including when I needed to change the number of bedrooms - with nothing but kindness and understanding. She found listings that were exactly what I was looking for, and went the extra mile to ensure both myself (and my dog) found the perfect home. Couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome; strongly recommend.read more

Gillian McIver

17:03 09 Aug 19

Bonnie was the most helpful broker I could have asked for in finding me a rental unit on short notice. From our first chat I could tell Bonnie cared immensely, and wanted to ensure that I ended in the unit of my dream. Bonnie more than delivered and spent countless dedicated hours to helping me. I really cannot thank Bonnie enough for everything. If / when I'm ready to buy an apartment, Bonnie will be my first call. Thank you Bonnie!read more

Gabrielle Maurice

17:13 21 Aug 19

We had a great experience working with Bonnie. She came recommended to us by our real estate agent based in Toronto. This was our first purchase in the province of Quebec (which meant learning many new rules and processes). Bonnie was very patient, thorough, and helpful. She answered all of our questions quickly and made the process quite seamless, considering we were managing all of this at a distance. High recommended!read more

Mbaye Kujabi

00:01 02 Nov 19

It was my first time buying a house in Montreal and I could not be more thankful for having the opportunity to work with Bonnie. I was looking for a duplex in Montreal but wasn't able to physically be on the site to visit as I live in Florida. Bonnie was patient, guided me through the process and provided me with much need information to help me choose the perfect location. Bonnie made it a truly enjoyable experience. Genuine and kind person. Thanks again! Anaread more

Kevin Laing

20:57 21 Mar 20

My husband and I found Bonnie via a web search and invited her to participate in our agent selection “process” which she won hands down! As an ex-Canadian military family, we were familiar with real estate processes in other provinces, but the Montreal market and Quebec processes were very different from our experiences! Bonnie is an outstanding agent whose professionalism, positive outlook and keen attention to our requirements quickly gained our trust. More importantly, she gave my elderly father the confidence he sought to part with his long-time home and enter a retirement residence! She quickly answered our many questions, emails & phone calls. On the rare occasion that she didn’t have the answer at her finger-tips, she either got it ASAP or, when appropriate, directed us to the proper Quebec authority! Together, we made a great team and quickly sold at an optimal price - above asking! A consummate professional, we can honestly say that she is one of the best agents we’ve dealt with and can highly recommend her to meet your real estate needs! Christine & Kevin Laingread more

Clotilde Seyer

18:58 05 Apr 20

Bonnie was a great support during the process of buying our first condo. Everything went very smoothly, she was always available for us and we are very happy to have chosen her as our agent! We definitely recommend her!

Yu Gu

19:01 04 Jun 20

Bonnie is such a gem amongst all the real estate agents! She’s always there for you if you have any concerns or questions. She works with efficiency and professionalism. She is not just doing business with you, but also cares about your needs. We are so lucky to have her assist us. Highly recommend.read more

Deepika D'Mello

16:37 05 May 21

Bonnie is absolutely the best. As a first time buyer, I was surprised with how easily Bonnie was able to simplify the process for me. She is quick on her feet, very experienced, and will always keep your needs in mind. Bonnie was quick to answer my endless questions and to provide me with contact information whenever needed. She's also a true gem as she makes a usually stressful process very simple and fun with her positive energy. She was constantly on top of deadlines and provided me with her expert opinion, while respecting my wants. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you for finding me my dream home Bonnie!read more

Stephen Corwin

14:30 14 Apr 21

Bonnie might be the only reason I survived my house buying process. Buying in this market is already intense. Things are moving crazy fast and often require immediate action, and despite the fact that it took quite some time for my wife and I to finally find the right property, Bonnie was always ready at a moment's notice to set up same-day appointments and make sure we had as much of an edge as possible. I'm convinced she's the only reason we succeeded. Bonnie is also super helpful w/ respect to everything that happens after the offer. She has a great network of people to recommend (inspectors, engineers, etc) all of whom we liked, and she's on top of everything that needs to get done in terms of paperwork, deadlines, making sure the right questions are being asked. This was my first time buying a house, so there was plenty of room for me to totally screw it up--I'm convinced it's only thanks to Bonnie, we pulled it off.read more

Sophie Bertheau

15:48 22 Sep 20

I am a retired Real Estate Broker and I chose to hire Bonnie for the sale of my own house. Bonnie is a highly qualified Real Estate Broker. She understands her clients' needs and knows her market as well as the important legal aspects of a transaction. She won't inflate the value of your house but will give you the real market value based on statistics of today's market. Your house will sell quicker and at a higher price since it will not be burned for having been listed too high. Bonnie also works for her client, not for her own pocket - this is rare in the world of today. Lastly, Bonnie collaborates with all brokers to sell your house in the best way. I would hire her again.read more

Alex McLeod

00:42 06 Jan 21

My wife and I worked with Bonnie as first-time buyers and were very pleased with the results. She was attentive during the process and very easy to work with. We received honest and consistent support and ultimately landed in a condo that is perfect for us. We could not have asked for better service!read more

Robert A

22:58 04 Nov 20

Bonnie helped us to buy an apartment in Montreal. She was very quick, and always ready to help us in purchasing the apartment we wanted. Even on last minute notice, she was at the ready. Thanks to her we were able to find an apartment well within our budget and that was suitable for us. I highly recommend working with her as your real estate agent.read more

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