Real Estate Terms
A plain-English glossary of the words you'll hear on the way to closing — from MLS® and pre-approval to equity and proof of funds.
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Straightforward tips for buyers and sellers, plus a local read on the Newfoundland and Labrador market — written to help you make confident decisions, whether you're years away from a move or ready to list next week.
Practical guides on buying, selling, and the local market. Have a question you'd like me to write about? Send it my way.

A plain-English glossary of the words you'll hear on the way to closing — from MLS® and pre-approval to equity and proof of funds.
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You've got an accepted offer — here's the sequence, from deposit and inspection to firm sale and closing day in Newfoundland.
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Lockbox keys, scheduling, the busy first week, and what buyer feedback really tells you when your home is being shown.
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Signs you've outgrown your home, how rising prices cut both ways, and how to budget for the true cost of a bigger place.
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Accessible, appreciable, leverageable, rentable and more — eight reasons real estate makes a strong long-term investment.
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Going live, going public, showing requests, feedback, and that first offer — what happens after your listing hits the MLS®.
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Location, condition, marketing, presentation, price — which levers you control, and when price is the one to move.
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Photography, documents, keys, staging, repairs, the sign, and MLS® posting — the steps that get your home listed.
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Condition assessment, market value, pricing and marketing strategy, and all your questions answered — what a listing consultation covers.
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Below, at, or above market value? A look at list-price strategy — and why the first two weeks on the market matter most.
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Access, lighting, warmth, odours, decluttering, and pets — quick wins to present your home well just before a showing.
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A local feature on one of St. John's most sought-after neighbourhoods — its homes, its community feel, and the best spots to visit.
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Buy first, sell first, or both at once? The pros and cons of each approach when you're moving from one home to the next.
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Curb appeal, decluttering, a deep clean, paint, minor repairs, and the rooms that matter most — getting your home list-ready.
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