5 mistakes you're probably making if you're getting ready to sell
Posted on Feb 29, 2024
1. Not preparing for closing costs
When getting ready to sell your home with a Realtor you need to prepare for:
- Realtor's commission
- lawyer fees
- outstanding Property tax
- moving costs
- Hiring cleaners for a move-out/move-in clean
- utility hook up fees at new home
- rerouting your mail
Ensure you have at least 1-2% of the purchase price ready to hel...
10 examples of BAD advice/ideas if you're planning on buying a home
Posted on Feb 22, 2024
1. Buy in a location for more space WITHOUT considering commute times:
Longer commutes can impact your quality of life so make sure you are doing trial runs AT THE TIMES you'd be driving (before and after work) to see how long it takes you.
2. Don't worry about the resale value:
You absolutely have to worry about the resale (I can help determine if it...
Should you buy an older home or a new build?
Posted on Feb 16, 2024
Both options have advantages and it all depends on what you want in a home.
Since we’re in a market with low inventory, purchasing a newly built house is a great solution.
That said, the newer builds often have a higher selling price because everything is brand new.
Keep in mind, the new homes tend to be located in up-and-coming, less established nei...
Have you heard the 'List it high and hope for the best' strategy?
Posted on Feb 08, 2024
As most Sellers believe, their home is gorgeous. It's one of a kind because of a, b & c.
So when it comes time to list their home they want to list it higher than the market value. You only need one buyer, right?
Every seller has an emotional connection to their home. I mean, how could they not? They've raised their kids there.
Invested $30,000+ in re...
Edmonton, how do you know if you priced your home well?
Posted on Feb 01, 2024
The right price is the key to attracting buyers and ultimately leading to the sale of your home.
When a home sells within the first week I hear sellers say, "we should've priced it higher".
Here's the thing. You only get ONE shot at it.
There's really no way to know "IF" you priced it higher would you have got more?
If your home sold, then you know tha...