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  • In a way, I've made a career out of sweat equity, and I've enjoyed sharing what I've learned in the process. It's a great feeling to educate people on how to get into their first or fifth home in the most economical way possible.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • In my first home that I actually purchased, I built this nice little basement apartment, I moved into it, and I rented out the whole house upstairs. That allowed me to live there for free - because that's all I could afford.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • On average, you will pay less for a home on a Monday than you will on a Saturday and a Sunday.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • One of the biggest challenges is that once somebody realizes that they're ready to buy a home, then they realize that they haven't prepared properly, and it takes a while.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • The biggest mistake that I see homeowners make all too often is not doing a proper inspection of the home and falling into a project that is a lot bigger than they probably anticipated or budgeted for.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • The kitchen is the most valuable room in the home, so a smart kitchen reno will bring great return on investment.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • You have to care about the transactional cost. You have to care about the future value. You have to care about maintaining value in your home through repair and maintenance.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • So if the wall's cracked or you've got leaky faucets, or you've got mold issues, or some sort of damage to your home, selling a home that's got that kind of distress to it is the biggest mistake you will make, because immediately people who are fearful will walk away.
    - Scott McGillivray
  • Buying a home is a very emotional process. It's important to remain rational and stick with your price limit while buying.
    - Scott McGillivray