At times, we meet people who want to sell their home and want to use the value on their property assessment to determine the selling price of their home. We also meet buyers who compare the asking price of a home with the property assessment by the city of Calgary. There are a few reasons… [Read More]
Home value Calgary
Despite all technology, getting the value of your home is NOT an instant option; it is a marketing trick. Many ads promise you instant result, but next thing you know, you get bombarded with calls and emails. Yes, 5000 Calgary realtors are hunting for your business! We are known for being straightforward, and here are… [Read More]
Calgary Home Value
Despite all technology, getting the value of your home is NOT an instant option; it is a marketing trick. Many ads promise you instant result, but next thing you know, you get bombarded with calls and emails. Yes, 5000 Calgary realtors are hunting for your business! We are known for being straightforward, and here are… [Read More]
Sale of buyer’s home condition part 3
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, is it possible?
Currently, in Calgary, the real estate market is a seller’s market. We do notice that sellers believe they can easily overprice their homes. Our belief is that is not true. Today, buyers know much more, thanks to the internet. Our belief is that overpricing may have negative consequences. Read our post on why you should… [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]