seller tips
Enhancing home value – the power of landscaping
In the world of real estate, first impressions are everything. Potential buyers often make up their minds about a property before they even step inside. While interior aesthetics play a significant role, it's the exterior that sets the stage. Landscaping, when done right, can significantly…
Navigating Calgary’s Spring Real Estate Boom
As the snow melts away and flowers begin to bloom, a new season emerges in Calgary: spring. But beyond the changing weather, spring heralds the busiest time in the city's real estate market. For both buyers and sellers, navigating this bustling period comes with its…
Mold Prevention and Testing Tips
Living in Calgary, with its unique climate and weather conditions, requires homeowners to be vigilant about mold prevention. Mold can thrive in various environments, and its presence can lead to health issues and structural damage if left unchecked. In this blog, we'll explore effective mold…
Negotiation Secrets
Negotiation is truly an art and not everyone has a knack for it. Having a well-rounded agent – who is not afraid to get into the negotiation arena – is so important whether you are on the buying or selling side. In the over 30…
Cleaning and possession – for buyers and sellers
Some of the offers I receive contain a “cleaning” clause that usually reads something like this – Seller to have the home professionally cleaned or a $500 holdback will be credited to the Buyer. I never recommend my sellers agree to a clause like this…
Is the city property assessment an accurate value of my home?
Every January Calgary homeowners receive their yearly Property Assessment from the City but have you ever wondered if the figure is an accurate reflection of the actual value of your home? In short, the answer is no. There are a variety of reasons for this…
Staging for Sellers
There are lots of things to think about when you are preparing to list your home for sale. One aspect of the pre-listing plan that is one of the most vital is surprisingly absent in some of the listings I see with my buyers –…
9 Things Sellers Should Never Leave out at an Open House
Your house is clean, staged and ready to host the open house (or showing). You’ve hidden all the cash and valuables, of course, but is there anything more you can do to protect yourself while potential buyers parade through your home? The Canadian Real Estate…