The CREB, the Calgary Real Estate Board, published an article with 18 questions you should ask a realtor before hiring. We’ll try to answer these questions for you! How long have you been in the business? Tanja has been a realtor since 2009 and an associate broker since 2018. Ariette has been a realtor since… [Read More]
How to find out how much a house sold for in Calgary
We have always been very open about sold prices in Calgary. Sold prices are the actual selling price of a property, which is often different than the listing price and sometimes difficult to find. For Calgarians looking to buy a home or those selling their current house, we offer this valuable information without hesitation. On… [Read More]
Downsizing: less work, lower bills, more fun!
The kids are gone. Rooms stay empty and you no longer need many of the goods you’ve accumulated over the years. Maintenance bills seem to only get higher. Cleaning the house never seems to come to an end. Many baby boomers and empty nesters are considering downsizing these days. Cleaning out the house, selling it and… [Read More]
Realtor fees in Calgary
Let’s start with a fact: real estate commissions in Calgary are not standard. In Calgary, the most used model is 7/3. This means a seller pays $7,000 on the first $100,000 and 3% on the balance. If a house sells for $400,000, that means $7,000 for the first $100,000 plus 3% on $300,000. That is… [Read More]
Avoid these mistakes when selling your own home
Some people opt to sell their home themselves, without the use of a realtor. We like to offer you some insights on mistakes that many private sellers make. Over time, we only came across a few situations where we had to deal with the seller directly. But despite that, we can offer you a plethora… [Read More]
Difference between term and condition
What is the difference between a term and a condition when buying or selling a home? Both terms come up often when buying or selling real estate. Here is an explanation about the difference between a term and a condition. Also, some simple examples are included. A condition needs to be satisfied to close the… [Read More]
Difference between appraisal and CMA
The difference between an appraisal and a home evaluation or CMA There are several differences between an appraisal and a home evaluation, apart from that the appraisal cost a few hundred dollars, and the home evaluation from the realtor is free. The realtor creates the home evaluation, also known as the CMA, the Comparative Market… [Read More]
Pocket listings in Calgary
Pocket listings seem to be the new buzz word in Calgary real estate. But with the internet’s explosive growth in the last years, selling your house via the MLS is without a doubt your best option to get your house sold. What is a pocket listing Pocket listings are homes that are for sale, but… [Read More]
What you should know about visiting open houses in Calgary
Why open houses are held, and why you should be careful with what you say while you visit an open house. Our website www.FindCalgaryHome.ca is a great resource for open houses in Calgary. We display them city wide, for all agents. But there are a few things you should know about open houses. The source… [Read More]
Difference between down payment and deposit
Down payment and deposit are terms that come up often when you are buying or selling a home. The terms are easy to mix up, so here is an explanation of the difference between deposit and down payment. In a nutshell; the home buyer pays the deposit to the home seller as good faith money…. [Read More]
Zillow won’t revolutionize Calgary real estate
Zillow sells consumer information to Realtors The United States-based real estate website Zillow will expand into Canada this year. But don’t expect it to revolutionize the Calgary real estate market. Zillow is just another website to explore Calgary homes for sale, except with one major difference: Zillow makes money by selling your information to Realtors…. [Read More]
guaranteed sold in 90 days or we buy it
“Your house guaranteed sold in 90 days or we will buy it”. It sounds very appealing, until you read the small print. Most likely it is not your best option as a seller. But for the agent, it is a great marketing tool to get contacted by a motivated seller. Looking at the bigger picture,… [Read More]
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