Ben Schmidt

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a real estate agent of Fredericton, NB and Oromocto, NB video blogs about what type of agent do you want to work with... 

There really are only two types of salespeople: a motivator and a facilitator. 

The motivator, is the smooth/quick talking agent that is able to get you into the buying mood, and get you excited to say YES. That is not necessarily a bad ...

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv, a real estate agent of Fredericton, NB and Oromocto, NB, video blogs about how it is becoming more difficult to qualify for financing in Canada.

Previously, I talked about qualifying for a mortgage, and how as of April 19, 2010 you will need to qualify for a 5-year fixed rate, even if you decide to get a variable rate or a shorter/longer term. Two other cha ...

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a real estate agent of Fredericton, NB and Oromocto, NB, video blogs about... New Home Construction and HST rebates to builder.

Many times I get questions about, what exactly does it mean, when the MLS cutsheet says "HST rebate to builder". Well when a contractor builds a home, they are paying tax on the materials that they put into the home. So if they bui ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family for sale, 2387 Route 3, Harvey, NB

Welcome to this charming character home located just minutes outside the Village of Harvey. This beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home is full of warmth and love. Enter through the large front foyer into the spacious living room/formal dining room. Gorgeous hardwood flooring and an abundance of light make this ope ...

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv video blogs about the necessity of listing your Fredericton, NB or Oromocto, NB home in the months of March or April. If you look at Gardiner Realty Royal LePage's past ten years of 'pending' sales, we see a 60% increase from March to April. What does that mean? Well on average we have about 90 sales pending in the month of March, and by the end of April we ...

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv, video blogs about listings your home in Fredericton, NB and Oromocto, NB in 2010. If you are thinking of selling your home this year, you must list with Gardiner Realty Royal LePage, as in 2009 our office sold the most real estate on a per agent basis. In terms of total units sold, we sold 25.8 units in 2009, 12% more than our first closest competitor, and ...

I just sold this Single Family at 22 Birchcroft, Fredericton, NB .

View this recently sold Single Family or see all my home sales

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv, video blogs about the new changes taking affect on April 19, 2010, in the lending institutions across Canada. They've made three major changes: (1) You now must qualify for a mortgage at the 5 year fixed rate, (2) you can only refinance your home up to 90% of house value, down from 95%, and (3) you now must have a 20% down payment when purchasing a non-owner ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family for sale, 26 Al Hood Lane, Harvey, NB

Beautiful Waterfront Property - 1 in a Million Home! This 1.5 storey log/chalet style home, is gorgeously presented on it's own private island. Home is complete with verandah, deck overlooking water, sunroom and a huge double car garage. Finished basement has propane fireplace and a bath, while main floor has o ...

Ben Schmidt video blogs about this one in a million home. Looking for that cottage or home on the lake? This 1.5 story chalet log cabin, is beautifully presented on it's own island on Magaguadavic Lake, just outside Fredericton, NB. Absolutely stunning! Make sure you watch the video tour. If you have any questions you can always email me at ben.schmidt@me.com or leave your comments here.