Selling Your Home in Montreal? Here's Why the First Week Matters

The first few days after your home hits the market can completely shape the outcome of your sale.

This week on Under One Roof MTL, LJ Aguinaga explains why the first 7–10 days of a listing are so important, what buyers are thinking when a property sits too long, and the biggest mistakes sellers make right out of the gate. Plus, Fred and Martin answer more of your frequently asked mortgage questions, including reverse mortgages, alternative lenders, and self-employed borrowing.

In This Episode:

What's Happening in the Market Right Now

• Retirees across Canada are delaying downsizing plans as the housing market softens
• Desjardins warns inflation could climb above 3% if tensions in the Middle East continue escalating
• What rising inflation could mean for interest rates and the Montreal real estate market

Real Estate: The First 10 Days on Market — Why They Matter More Than You Think
LJ Aguinaga explains why momentum matters when selling your home:

• The average amount of time homes are currently spending on the Montreal market
• Why the first week of a listing is often the most important
• The biggest mistakes sellers make during those early days
• How quickly sellers and agents should react if a listing isn't getting attention
• What buyers subconsciously think when they see a home sitting for 30, 60, or 90 days

Mortgages: Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions — Part 3
Fred and Martin answer another round of listener mortgage questions:

• What do alternative or "B" lenders actually do?
• What's the biggest mistake self-employed borrowers make?
• How do reverse mortgages work?
• Can you lose your home with a reverse mortgage?

Trivia Question of the Week
What is the term for the legal document that outlines rules and responsibilities in a condo building?
Answer: Declaration of Co-ownership

Get in Touch:

LJ Aguinaga – Real Estate
📞 514-500-4040
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📱 Instagram & socials: @ljaguinaga / @ljrealties

Property Management (Plex Dr)
📞 514-709-6397
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Fred & Martin – Mortgage Experts
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📧 underoneroofmtl@gmail.com