FAQ's that answer many of the common questions you may have.
If you have any additional questions, please email your question to info@carels.ca.
GENERALQ: What does Carels stand for?
Q: How much commission does CARELS.CA charge?
Q: What criteria does CARELS.CA use to establish its charges?
Q: How do I locate my CARELS.CA Independent Dealer?
Q: Does CARELS.CA only advertise houses for sale?
Q: Will the CARELS.CA Independent Dealer install and remove a For Sale lawn sign?
Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise commercial buildings for sale or lease?
Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise apartments for rent in high and low rise apartments?
Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise new homes?
Q: In order to advertise my house with CARELS.CA, must I sign a legal binding contract that encumbers my property and restricts my freedom?
Q: How does a potential buyer present an Offer To Purchase?
Q: How do I contact and deal with CARELS.CA?
Q: How long does my property remain advertised on CARELS.CA's website?
Q: Is CARELS.CA a real estate broker?
Q: What happens next?
Q: What would it cost me to sell my house with a real estate agent?
GENERAL
Q: What does Carels stand for?
A: Canada(ian) Real Estate Listing Service.Q: How much commission does CARELS.CA charge?
A: 0%Q: What criteria does CARELS.CA use to establish its charges?
A: All our charges are based upon a flat rate according to the service(s) the customer requests.Q: How do I locate my CARELS.CA Independent Dealer?
A: You may locate your CARELS.CA Independent Dealer on our CARELS.CA's homepage. Click on the tab 'Find a Dealer'.Q: Does CARELS.CA only advertise houses for sale?
A: No we also accept rental/lease properties.Q: Will the CARELS.CA Independent Dealer install and remove a For Sale lawn sign?
A: Yes.Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise commercial buildings for sale or lease?
A: Yes.
Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise apartments for rent in high and low rise apartments?
A: Yes.Q: Does CARELS.CA advertise new homes?
A: Yes.Q: In order to advertise my house with CARELS.CA, must I sign a legal binding contract that encumbers my property and restricts my freedom?
A: No
Q: How does a potential buyer present an Offer To Purchase?
A: Easy. The seller can instruct the potential buyer to present their offer to the seller's lawyer, or if the seller wishes, the offer can be presented directly to him/her.Q: How do I contact and deal with CARELS.CA?
A: Sorry you don't CARELS.CA does not deal directly with the public. You must locate the CARELS.CA Independent Dealer in your locality and deal with him/her. See next question.Q: How long does my property remain advertised on CARELS.CA's website?
A: 6 months or until sold or removed at customer's request.Q: Is CARELS.CA a real estate broker?
A: No. We are able to assist our customers sell their homes by using proven advertising methods, along with all the necessary paperwork and support needed.Q: What happens next?
A: Your CARELS.CA Independent Dealer will visit your home. You will receive a complete profile of our services. After your acceptance the Independent Dealer measures and records all room sizes, takes 20-40 pictures, completes the feature sheets, posts the property information and pictures on the CARELS.CA's internet website, installs a professional lawn sign and supplies all other necessary paperwork, including Offer To Purchase forms.Q: What would it cost me to sell my house with a real estate agent?
A: Most real estate agents charge up to 5% of the value of your house. If your house sells for $900,000 at 5% you will pay the real estate agent $45,000 commission + $5,850.00 HST= $50,850.00
