Avoid These Common Mistakes Sellers Make When They List
Posted on Aug 30, 2017
Getting caught up in emotions
Selling a home may be an emotional process. It helps to remember it’s a financial transaction; you’re selling your home, not the memories you made in it.
Overpricing the home
It may be tempting to overprice the home, especially if you’ve made improvements. However, overpriced homes tend to sit on the market longer than th...
Home Selling 101 (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on Aug 21, 2017
Selling a home may be a stressful experience, especially for first-time sellers. One of the best ways to ease anxiety and reduce stress is to know what to expect. Here’s a general overview of the selling process. While everyone’s experience may be different, these steps tend to be universal. Of course, once you’ve decided to sell your home, give us...
Home Selling 101 (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on Aug 13, 2017
Selling a home may be a stressful experience, especially for first-time sellers. One of the best ways to ease anxiety and reduce stress is to know what to expect. Here’s a general overview of the selling process. While everyone’s experience may be different, these steps tend to be universal. Of course, once you’ve decided to sell your home, give us...
The Gist: July 2017
Posted on Aug 04, 2017
“The Gist” is adapted from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Monthly MLS® Report and Press Release. Every month I summarize and post “the gist” of the MLS® data for Edmonton and area real estate activity.
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 1.51% to $446,982.
The avera...
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 1.51% to $446,982.
The avera...
3 Tips to Help Your Home Stand Out
Posted on Aug 01, 2017
1. Have your home inspected
This will help you isolate the repairs you need to address before you list your home. If you make the most important repairs, you’ll be ahead of the game and may be able to list your home for more than if you left the issues unresolved.
2. Declutter and start packing
Buyers want to see the details of the home, so be sure t...
Improvements That May Not Add Value When You Sell
Posted on Jul 23, 2017
While many home improvements add value and entice buyers, the following updates may not pay off when you sell. However, if you want to make these updates, do it because you want to, not in hopes of selling your home for more money.*1. Swimming pool
While it’s refreshing to take a dip in the pool during the summer, many homebuyers may see a pool as a...