Selling or buying a condo? Condominium owners are part owners in a corporation. A seller must provide the buyer with a long list of condominium documents. What are the documents that a seller must provide to the buyer? And what do these ‘condo docs’ tell? Following is the entire list of condominium documents, which is… [Read More]
Use of cameras and recording devices when selling your home
Selling a home means allowing buyers in your home to view the property. In recent years, there was a strong increase in the use of cameras and listening devices in private homes. As a seller, it is important to know if cameras and listening devices are allowed to spy on and listen to potential buyers… [Read More]
Closing costs when selling a home
Selling your home is a process that needs some serious attention. Many decisions must be made, big and small, to get the highest possible price for your home. Here is an overview of selling costs to expect when selling a home. Real Property Report (RPR) $0-$1000. A real property report is basically a drawing of… [Read More]
Questions to ask a realtor
Buying or selling a home should not be taken lightly, as your home is most likely the biggest asset in your life. You want that realtor who can do the job and has your best interest in mind. With more than 5000 realtors in Calgary, it is important to ask the right questions to pick… [Read More]
Back up offers when selling or buying a home
What is a backup offer A backup offer is when a has seller accepted an offer on the home, but accepts a second offer as a backup, just in case the first offer falls through. This is generally good news for the seller, because if the first offer falls through on financing or home inspection,… [Read More]
Home Seller’s Checklist: Get prepared for selling your home
A first impression is extremely important when selling your home! Working with both buyers and sellers since 2009 gave us a clear picture how buyers see and sometimes “judge” you and your home. That one broken light bulb? A buyer thinks something is wrong with the electrical. As a seller, you can’t miss a thing. Follow… [Read More]
Real Estate: Buy or Sell First
If you are a home owner, and considering looking for a new house, chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do I buy or sell first? The following are a few pointers to explore what might be the best move for you. Sell First: You know what you can spend There are several… [Read More]
Is selling your home with a team better
In recent years, Calgary’s real estate has seen a shift in the way realtors work. More often realtors form a team and work together. In Calgary, there are many teams and sizes differ from 2 up to 50 realtors. Why have teams become so popular, and are they better at selling homes than sole agents?… [Read More]
Special Assessment Condo
It’s a very unfortunate development here in Calgary, but more often we run into condo buildings with special assessments. Old buildings, and even newer buildings, are potentially subject to special assessments. In this article, we will try to pass on more information on this possible nightmare for every condo owner. What is a special assessment?… [Read More]
Getting out of your contract with your listing realtor
When selling your home with a realtor, you must sign a listing agreement. If you want to get out of this agreement before the agreed end date, you must be aware that you cannot just end this agreement unilaterally. Can you get out of your listing contract with your realtor? The short answer to that… [Read More]
How misleading is marketing in real estate?
With more than 5000 licensed realtors, Calgary is a very competitive market for real estate agents. So to ensure they are getting noticed, some realtors devote a huge budget to marketing. However, in our opinion, some real estate marketing is somewhat misleading. Case in point, when are marketing dollars spent on promoting selling a home,… [Read More]
Calgary Moving Homes Tips and Checklist
Moving homes, for most people, means stress, sore backs, lots of arranging and eating lots of pizza. But, when all done, you can enjoy your new home! Start planning your move within or to Calgary as early as possible usually helps! Download our moving check list to help prepare your move, including packing tips…. [Read More]
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