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Selling Quickly Without Compromising on Price in the Calgary Real Estate Market

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:05:39 GMT

There are many reasons homeowners may need to sell their property — fast. Work relocations, changes in family makeup, and financial needs are among the most common.

If you find yourself in a position where you need to sell quickly, you don’t necessarily have to go to market with a temptingly low price. Here are some other ways to accelerate the sale of your home:

Make your property as move-in ready as possible. Get any needed repairs done. Ensure everything is tidy.
Hire the help you need. Getting a professional to do some or all of the prep work, will save you time. And, the cost may be offset by a boost to your home’s sale-value.
Use the latest staging techniques to make your home look great to buyers. Staging is proven to help sell a property faster.
Remove as many impediments to a quick sale as possible. Consider offers with conditions. Be flexible when it comes to a buyer’s need for a particular closing date.
Accommodate as many viewing appointments as possible in the early days of the listing. They may be inconvenient, but the more buyers see your property, the more likely you are to get a quick offer.
Make sure your home is marketed in a way that attracts qualified buyers, quickly.

These are just some of the many ways to list and sell your property, faster, while still getting a good price. There are other techniques that can be employed, depending on your listing and market conditions.

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Know The Local Market When You Sell

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:07:25 GMT

Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you might be paying extra attention to housing market news covered by the regional and national media.

While that news can be helpful information, it can sometimes say little about what’s happening in your particular neighbourhood. In fact, it’s possible for there to be a balanced market nationally or regionally, while at the same time your street may be experiencing a hot seller’s market!

That’s why it’s important to understand what’s happening in your local “micro” housing market when you’re selling your home.

What do you need to know about your local real estate scene? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

Is our neighbourhood a seller’s, buyer’s, or balanced market right now?
If we list our home this month, will there be any competing listings in our area? If so, how many?
How long is the average listing in our area taking to sell? A week? A month?
How much are properties like ours in the neighbourhood selling for?
How desirable is our neighbourhood? How many buyers are actively looking to move here? Are there currently buyers eager to purchase a home like ours?
What are the demographics of buyers looking to buy in our neighbourhood?
How important is it to fix up and stage my home if I decide to sell?

Getting these local insights will be far more helpful than the national news when you put your property on the market. So, find out what’s happening right here, in your neighbourhood.

How do you do that? Call me today.

10 Home Buying Tips for the Calgary Real Estate Market

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:43:11 GMT

To help make buying a home in Calgary easier, we've put together a list of 10 home-buying tips for the Calgary real estate market.

10 Home Selling Tips for the Calgary Real Estate Market

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:57:00 GMT

Whether you're a seasoned seller in Calgary or a first-timer, these 10 tips will help you get the most out of your home sale.