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 Real Estate Professionals, Maxwell, Remax, Royal Le Page, CIR and Century 21. Some… [Read More]
Real Estate Stats August 2013
Summer sales stay strong. Seller’s market conditions persist, pushing up prices Calgary, Aug. 30, 2013 – City Residential sales within city limits totaled 2,196 units, an 27.5 per cent increase over 2012 and 8.7 per cent on a year-to-date basis. The level of transactions was well above long-term trends for the month, mostly due to improved activity… [Read More]
Buying from listing realtor
Why buying a home from the listing realtor is not recommended The law in Alberta says ‘Caveat Emptor’ meaning Buyer Beware and that is why most people use a buying realtor today. Buying a home via a listing agent is not recommended. We see reasons for that quite often. Probably the best example is where… [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]
Real Estate Stats July 2013
The flood that devastated the Calgary area on June 20 What are the effects of the flood on the Calgary real estate market? Watch this latest You Tube from the Calgary Real Estate Board. The official channel! Calgary, Aug. 1, 2013 – City of Calgary residential sales totaled 2,268 units in July, a 17 per… [Read More]
buying or selling a flooded home
Buying or selling a flooded home in Calgary? The floods that hit Calgary in June 2013 did a lot of damage to many homes and condos. What are the immediate and long term effects for buyers and sellers? The effect of the Calgary flood in Calgary’s real estate market The flood will affect the real… [Read More]
Real Estate Stats June 2013
Sales activity in June exceeded growth expectations Calgary, July 2, 2013 – City of Calgary monthly residential sales totaled 2,317, a six per cent increase over June 2012 figures, and nearly five per cent higher than levels recorded in the first half of 2012. However, the impact of recent flooding is expected to trickle into… [Read More]
Getting your Home’s Exterior Ready to Show
Drive-Up Appeal: Getting your home’s exterior ready to show, part 2 In part 1 of Drive-Up Appeal: getting your home’s exterior ready to show, you learned how to properly landscape your yard, creating a welcoming first impression to potential buyers. However, there are two more crucial areas of your home’s exterior that must be looked… [Read More]
Real Estate Stats May 2013
Sales improved over the previous year, mostly driven by increased demand Calgary, June 3, 2013 – City of Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year, mostly driven by increased demand in the condominium market. Sales activity in all categories totalled 2,544 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over May 2012… [Read More]
Getting your home ready to sell: “Drive-Up Appeal”
Drive-Up Appeal: getting your home’s exterior ready to show When preparing your home to show, work your way from the outside in. It is essential that your home possess a certain “drive-up appeal.” Remember, a potential buyer’s first impression of your house is formed while s/he is still sitting in their realtor’s car. First, you need… [Read More]
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