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Open House - 149 Northumberland

May 25th, 2011

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about an upcoming open house

I'm hosting an open house at a fantastic downtown property. This duplex is zoned both commercial and residential. Doesn't matter if you are the young couple wanting to reduce your living costs, or you're the profit seeking entrepreneur; either way you gain to win, comi ...

Bad Paperwork = Bad Water

May 19th, 2011

Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about the importance of a water test

When purchasing a home outside of city limits you will need to do a water test. The bank requires it. The bank will not lend the money to buy a home that does not have drinkable water. But drinkable water is defined by the bank as not having E.Coli or Bacteria ...

How The Letter "A" Caused My Vendor His 1st Impression

May 6th, 2011


Ben Schmidt www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about the importance of first impressions and paperwork

It is crucially important to make a good first impression, both with people and with your property when you first market it. There are four keys steps to making a good first impression:

1 - Price the home accurately. At market value, just above ...

I No Longer Can Do My Job Properly #FAIL

May 3rd, 2011

UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response from Realtors in our local real estate board, the Fredericton Real Estate Board has decided to reverse its decision and now we can see confirmed sales once again! WE WON!


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about no longer seeing the sale price of a home

There has been a significant change ...

Look Mom No Hands

May 2nd, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about Going Pro

We are making an upgrade to the mobile studio. No longer am I gonna be front and center on the flip camera, we have new laws coming into effect in June where you no longer are able to operate a handheld device while driving. Not that I ever drive while filming, but none the less a ...

Conditional Offers: How Saving $450 Could Make you HOMELESS!

April 14th, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about Conditional Offers and Inspections

Often times people put an offer on a home conditional on selling their home. Happens all the time. So lets say your selling home A and buying home B... You're going to buy Home B conditional on you selling Home A. Now Home A is also conditional on an inspe ...

How Your Last Name Can Cause a Deal to Fall Apart!

April 6th, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about an interesting financing situation

Interesting situation. My buyer has a 20% down payment and is willing to bring another individual to co-sign on a mortgage. This co-signer makes a significant amount of money and has enough assets to pay for the property in question 3-4 times overs. So we ...

3% CAP My ASS....essment! - Property Tax 2011 :(

March 18th, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about A 3% CAP and www.propertize.ca

So it is everyones favourite time of year. We just get finished getting back on our feet from the holidays, then BAM... TAX TIME

There are two main things you need to know about this year's tax season

1 - 3% CAP has been put on all property assessment values.. ...

Inside Out or Outside In?? A Good Flip Tip

March 3rd, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about flipping homes in Fredericton and Oromocto

Good afternoon Fredericton! Welcome to Benschmidt.tv. Seems like I've been talking about flipping a lot, maybe that's because of the weather. During the winter time, homes need to get sold. Not that many buyers, ultimately prices come down, I think ...

Flip That House - Does it Work in Fredericton?

February 28th, 2011


Ben Schmidt of www.benschmidt.tv a Fredericton NB and Oromocto NB Real Estate Agent video blogs about flipping homes in Fredericton and Oromocto

I often hear from people they want to buy a home, fix it up, and put it on the market for more. Everyone and their dog has seen one of this 'flip' shows on TV and actually think it is just that easy. Well it is not, or everyone would be doing it.

I ...

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