Ask Joe
“Ask Joe” is a question and answer column by RECO’s Registrar Joe Richer that appears in the Toronto Star.
Richer answers questions from readers on a variety of topics, including how to spot a former grow-op, protecting your deposit and what to disclose in multiple offers.
Are you a home buyer or seller with a question?
- My real estate salesperson wants to host an open house in my home, but I’m undecided. What happens if something gets broken or stolen?
- I recently bought a house in Windsor (I’m in Toronto). It has a spacious basement that I intended to use for storage, but I just discovered there’s a long-term tenant living there. What can I do?
- My wife and I are thinking about buying a condo as an investment property; what do we need to consider?
- March is Fraud Prevention Month so could you tell me how consumers can avoid becoming victims of real estate-related fraud? (Part Two)
- March is Fraud Prevention Month so could you tell me how consumers can avoid becoming victims of real estate-related fraud? (Part One)
- I’d like to buy a home, and my salesperson has suggested I should sign a Buyer Representation Agreement – is that necessary? What do I need to know? (Part Two)
- I’d like to buy a home, and my salesperson has suggested I should sign a Buyer Representation Agreement – is that necessary? What do I need to know? (Part One)
- My daughter is thinking about becoming a real estate salesperson and we’ve heard a new program is being developed for people entering the industry. What can you tell your readers?
