Found 16 blog entries tagged as real estate advice.

  Spring has sprung, and so have the 'for sale' signs in many Edmonton neighbourhoods. The following are tips for differentiating your listing to sell your home quickly, so you can move out and move on with plenty of time to enjoy the best of summer.   
  1. Price it right. Typically your listing's first 30 days on the market will see the greatest level of activity. Pricing too high with a view to reducing it later is a waste of time for yourself and potential buyers. You run the risk of seeming unreasonable, inflexible, and potentially insulting to some buyers. A Realtor will research comparables in the neighbourhood and will have expert advice in terms of what's reasonable in the current market. A good Realtor is someone you can trust to…

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In Edmonton there are a few classic signs that winter is drawing to a close: the snow is disappearing, the geese are returning, and a few brave souls (or is it soles?) are already sporting flip flops and shorts. As Edmontonians enthusiastically embrace the warmer temperatures and gear up for our short-but-sweet summer, it's a great time to go through a spring maintenance checklist and ensure you're keeping up with seasonal items that will keep your house in good working order all year long.  

Make sure your spring maintenance involves the following: 

  1. Check exterior walls. Walk around your house and examine walls looking for loose siding or cracks. Trouble spots tend to be under eaves and gutter downspouts. Water stains can be a sign that…

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Edmonton Real Estate Agents Are Not All Alike:

 Not all Real Estate Agents in Edmonton are EXPERIENCED Full-Time Professional aGENTS. Wally Fakhreddine is 110% dedicated to his clients. Offering you the best of the best when it comes to your Real Estate needs is Wally's garuantee: * Do not hesitate to call Wally after hours and weekends * Free Real Estate Consultations offering years of local Real Estate Exprience * No appiontment necessary.......just pick up the phone * Immediate results upon starting to work on whatever your Real Estate needs are * Home ownwersip is just a call away * Access to the best Real Estate Services in Canada * For premium Experience. * Experience truly does make a huge difference.

Whether you are buying or selling a home…

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Edmonton Real Estate Market:

 

When buying a home, there are plenty of different things to consider. Not least of which is choosing the best neighbourhood. Below are 6 key things to consider when you're selecting your dream neighbourhood. 

1. Age Appropriate? Certain neighbourhoods make sense for different stages in life. Also, it's reasonable to assume that you generally want to be around people in similar life stages, with similar goals and interests. It doesn't make sense for a retired couple, looking for a quiet sanctuary, to move to a brand new community with mainly starter homes and lots of young families and kids. While some neighbourhoods will certainly have a mixed demographic of people living in them, many will tend to appeal to…

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Home Selling Advise:

Here a the biggest mistakes Home Sellers Make When Listing Their Home For Sale:

  1. Not hiring a professional Real Estate Agent to sell your home
  2. Not completing repairs prior to listing your home for sale
  3. Not removing clutter & junk prior to your home hitting the market
  4. Selling a empty home that is not staged properly.
  5. WRONG PRICE
  6. Letting your emotions get in the way when negotiating an offer
  7. Not knowing your target Market

Selling your home is a complex and serious task, do not take it lightly.

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The last few days and hours leading up to your departure on holidays are often hectic: packing, gathering important travel documents, weighing suitcases, repacking…  While you’ve probably never arrived at the airport without one of your offspring à la Home Alone, there are usually a few things that don’t quite make the to-do list before you walk out the door. Instead of wondering if you closed the bedroom window or worrying that a power surge will short the archaic freezer full of Aunt Patty’s chilli in the basement, add these helpful tips to your pre-vacation checklist and breathe a little easier on your hard-earned vacation.

  1. Get with the program. While it is nice to capitalize on some energy savings, don’t completely shut off the furnace or…

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September is just around the corner and with that comes an influx of post-secondary students looking for rental properties. While renting to students is not without its challenges, owning a rental property close to a university or college, or close to public transit means you will always have a steady demand for your space that makes for a profitable investment. The following are a few tips to help make the process of finding the ideal student renter as painless as possible.

  • Nerds Only. Looking for a studious, academically focused tenant? Explicitly state this in your rental ad. While this shouldn’t be your only tactic to try and protect your property from boisterous partiers, it does set the tone for your expectations right from the start.…

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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update:

The Real Estate Market is constantly changing, making it difficult to always assess the current market value of your home. As a trained Real Estate Professional, I have the right knowledge and tools to determine your homes current value on the Edmonton Real Estate Market. What is your Home really worth in your neighborhood? Let me help you!

By utilizing the " Right Price Analysis ", I can assess what your property is valued at today. During the FREE HOME EVALUATION, I can advise you on: - Tax issues - How bank home appraisals work - Current Financing Options - About How to get your Home professionally inspected - How to sell your home for Maximum Dollar in the Least Amount of Time on The Market - Financing…

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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update:

If you have ever thought of selling your home "For Sale By Owner", have you thought about what type of home buyer is would show interest in  your home. A Serious home buyer would not purchase for sale by owner when they can get the services of a Realtor and his or her Brokerage to help in the purchase process at no costs to the buyer at all, and all the benefits of being legally covered in case there is an issue with the property ( where as if the home owner is not under contract with a Brokerage they do not have to disclose any hidden defects ). There are professional home buyers that do prey on For Sale By Owners for one of many reasons - to try to low ball the home owner and to save commissions!

The home buyer…

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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update:

Getting your house in good condition before you sell can demonstrate pride in ownership and quite possibly get you a higher sale price for your home. A home that is visually appealing and in good condition will attract more potential buyers, particularly those driving down the street.

A good rule of thumb - try to view your home through a prospective buyers eyes. - Are the lawn and shrubs well maintained? - Are there cracks in the foundation or walkways? - Are the gutters, chimney and walls in good condition? - Are garbage and debris sorted out of sight? Strong curb appeal will lure potential buyers inside....then you have to live up to their expectations. there are lots of easy improvements you can make to your…

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