Real estate and Covid: visits and transactions continue into autumn 2020

Despite the partial shutdown of certain commercial activities (restaurants, bars, fitness centers) in red zones across Quebec, all real estate activities continue, but with the necessary preventive measures put forward by the government. Enhanced safety measures “It goes without saying that, since the beginning of the pandemic, visits have been transformed to respect the physical […]

Home staging services now available at Groupe Immobilier Katia Samson

Home staging has become a must for anyone wishing to sell their home! De-cluttering and creating a soothing, uncluttered décor for the property you want to put on the market “makes it easier for potential buyers to imagine it as their future home. What’s more, they generally sell faster and at a better profit than […]

After containment, what’s really going on in the residential market?

Since March 2020, when the World Health Organization announced the global pandemic, Montreal’s residential market has also been hit hard by closures and new social distancing rules. Even if real estate changes seem to be stabilizing, how will this affect your next property sale or purchase? Here’s some information you might hear about: 1. Real […]

10 questions to ask your real estate broker before selling your property

To sell your property faster and at a better price, the first thing to do is find a reputable real estate broker. But before you sign with anyone, here are some important questions to ask. To make sure you’re really working with the real estate professional who will best represent your interests! 1. What are […]

Montreal real estate market news for summer 2020

What’s going on in the real estate market in Montreal’s southwest, after the Covid-19 lock-up? Is it a seller’s market, a buyer’s market, or are we looking at a balanced market? Many aspiring buyers and sellers are seriously asking themselves this question, since we’ve all just experienced a profound change in our habits. Here are […]

What to do before selling your property

First impressions are lasting impressions! So, before putting up a “for sale” sign on your house, or listing your condo on a specialized real estate website, play your cards right by following these easy tips to maximize your property’s resale value and close the deal faster. Here are a few excellent tips that expert brokers, […]

Here are some of my favorite fitness accounts

To feel fit and re-energized, a good workout is essential. Every day! And what could be better than taking part in a virtual fitness session with these incredible coaches who help you stay motivated and fit. Even from home. Best of all, they’re all FREE! Here are some of my favorite fitness accounts on Instagram. […]

Discovering restaurants, stores and products that deliver in the South-West

In this age of confinement and telecommuting, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves and treat ourselves to little rituals that feel good and minimize stress, as we learn to live with the new constraints. Here are some of my favorite destinations in Centre-Sud, St-Henri and Griffintown. I hope they bring you […]

Covid-19 and the current real estate market. What to know and how to prepare?

To help you make sense of the current real estate market situation, Katia Samson, founder of real estate agency Groupe Immobilier Katia Samson, answers the most pertinent questions about buying and selling residential property in Montreal during the 2020 pandemic. Q : Is it possible to buy or sell a property right now? A: In […]

Katia Samson: advice and insights from one of real estate brokerage’s top professionals

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