Buying and selling in the same time frame. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the ‘sale of buyer’s home’ condition? The ‘sale of a buyers home’ clause in real estate is a more complex condition. In a nut shell we tried to pin-point 3 important facts in the first article about the sale of… [Read More]
Sale of buyer’s home condition part 2
As explained in the first article about the sale of buyer’s home condition, when you buy a home and present the sellers an offer with the condition ‘sale of buyers home’, there are several very important factors you need to consider. We cannot emphasize enough that any buyer and seller must discuss every point and… [Read More]
Sale of buyer’s home condition
Selling your home before buying another home? It will depend on everyone’s financial position. Some people can afford to carry two mortgages for a short time. Sometimes clients have to get bridge financing. However, bridge financing is expensive. You will have to talk to your mortgage broker or banker about your options. And you will… [Read More]
The Best Asking Price for your Home
Setting the best asking price for your home that reflects current market values will help sell your home quickly and for top dollar. When you price your home properly, you increase the chances that you receive offers closer to asking price. You may even receive multiple offers, resulting in netting more then your asking price. Odds… [Read More]
Bareland Condominiums in Calgary
We all understand the condominium structure. A condominium can be a high-rise, a low rise, a town home complex. But there are also detached single family homes that are located on lots that are considered condominiums. In this case, they are called bare land condominiums. And also with these structures, you have to pay condo… [Read More]
Overpricing your home
Overpricing your home in the hope a buyer doesn’t know any better and buys your home far above market value? Not sure if it happened more in the ‘old days’, but these days it is next to impossible. Reason? In our opinion, the internet is the biggest reason why today you cannot overprice your home… [Read More]
What renovations increase home value
For most home owners, adding value to their home with renovations is important. Also, as homeowners, we all want the best value for our dollar. Therefore it is important to think before you start your renovations. Why do you renovate? Will you enjoy your home for many years to come, or will you sell your… [Read More]
Questions to ask a realtor
Your home is most likely your biggest asset. So buying or selling a home should not be taken lightly. You want to find a realtor who can do the job and with your best interest in mind. In Calgary there are more than 5000 realtors. That is a lot, but knowing that 50% of those… [Read More]
How to communicate with your realtor
Communication between you and your realtor is essential. Also some of the most heard complaints are that realtors don’t call back, do not update clients or that clients don’t see their realtor again once they have signed the listing contract. Both buying and selling a home are fairly big events in many peoples’ lives. More… [Read More]
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Brokers, what is in a name? It is one big misunderstanding that the name of the broker determines the quality of the realtor. Realtors must be associated with a broker. In Calgary there are plenty of brokers. Bigger names are Discover, Maxwell, Remax, Royal Le Page, CIR and Century 21. Some have many… [Read More]
Marketing your home
How important is marketing your home? When you are selling your home, pricing is the most important factor, followed by location and condition of the property. In recent years “marketing” became a buzz word in real estate. Marketing of course is important, but how important is marketing when selling your home? Here are some of… [Read More]
buying or selling a flooded home
Buying or selling a flooded home The floods that hit Calgary in June 2013 did a lot of damage to many homes and condos. The flood will affect the real estate market in Calgary for some time to come. About 660 homes that were for sale were affected by the water and needed to be… [Read More]