A checklist for ensuring your home is sale ready

Many people just slap a for sale sign on the front lawn and hope that potential buyers will see the hidden potential your home has to offer. More often than not, however, a lot of needed cosmetic work can overwhelm a buyer and scare them off. Why not do what you can to reduce that workload for a buyer and help ensure your home sells more quickly.

Flooring

At the very least make sure it is clean. Rent a steam cleaner for carpeting or scrub it by hand if its tile, wood or laminate. If it’s in the budget, replace any flooring that is plain unsightly. If a carpet is worn right out or stained beyond repair, or some tiles are cracked, consider fixing them in advance of putting the home up for sale.

Walls

Again, clean them! Make sure there are no…

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24337 Townsshp Road 512 Close to 101st & 41ave SW Edmonton ($799000)

24337 Townsshp Road 512 (Home For Sale with 1.62 Acres).

Close to the city limit (South Side close to 101 st & 41 Ave SW), Pride to be owner this 1350 sq. feet Fully Finished Bungalow with 4 bedroom situated on 1.62 acres, surrounded by trees is going to impress you. Living room with fire place, separate dining, Chef Dream Kitchen with lots of cabinets. Basement is finished with recroom for your entertainment, storage, bedroom and bath. It comes with 22x24 double attached garage & 30x36 detached garage. Property is currently rented. Ideal for investors or first time home buyers. This is a exclusive listing. Please call 780-951-6530 for showing or for more information.

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A Home Buyer’s Checklist

Here is a helpful checklist of things to look at when buying a home. Carry it with you to remind you of what you should be investigating when reviewing potential new homes.

1. Basic structure

Look around the outside of the home for things like cracks in the foundation, stress cracks in the interior drywall, or water staining on both the ceilings and the basement floor/walls. Check how old the roofing is.

2. Major utilities

Make sure you know what is in the home, from the type of wiring, to the heating and cooling sources. It’s also important to check on the age of things like the hot water tank, and furnace.

3. What’s included?

Ask if the appliances are included – washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, stove and microwave if applicable. You…

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6008-44 Ave Home for sale in Beaumont $689000

Stunning Fully Finished walkout, this 2 Storey home 2640 sq. feet custom built waiting for you. Main floor offers 10 foot ceiling, Living room with fireplace, open concept chef’s dream kitchen with lots of maple cabinets, granite counter tops, island built in wine rack, backsplash, breakfast nook overlooking backyard, Formal Dining room, den/bedroom , 4 pc full bath and main floor laundry, tile and hardwood flooring. Upstairs you will find Bonus room with fireplace, Master bedroom with walk in closet, 5pc ensuite with jetted tub and standing shower, his and her sink, Main 4pc bath and two other good size bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath completes upper level. Fully Finished walkout basement is ready for your entertainment with media room wired for…

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Methods for Choosing a Devon Contractor

Although Devon is a small town, it has many newer homes, many established neighbourhoods, and a few homes that could use a little work and updating – this goes without saying, as this is true for most towns. But how do you choose a contractor? It’s easy to get paranoid about untrustworthy contractors, and in this day and age, said paranoia is well-founded. If you are in need of a contractor to build or update your home, here are a few tips to follow when looking at Devon contractors.

Word of mouth

Choosing someone who has worked for someone you know quite well is the best way to find an honest and reliable contractor. You’ll have a few choices of Devon contractors to decide between, and while you should always check references, the word of someone…

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The Benefits of Choosing from the Many Leduc Neighbourhoods

Leduc offers residents many beautiful neighbourhoods to choose from, on top of a lovely downtown district and a vibrant business sector. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it in a Leduc neighbourhood. The city offers every housing style you can imagine, as well as many newer developments. Located just a short drive South of Edmonton, and close to the Edmonton International Airport, Leduc is a wonderful place for growing families and business professionals alike.

The Market

The real estate market is almost comparable to Edmonton, which means it’s quite strong. Leduc neighbourhoods are a popular alternative to Edmonton and with a spike in domestic immigration to Alberta in the last decade, outlying cities and towns, like Leduc,…

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88 Dunlop Wd New Listing

New Listing in Leduc 88 Dunlop Wd

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