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4 Things Every Seller Must Do Before Listings Their Home

Inevitably some sellers are going to be more motivated than others. Some sellers know that their homes need updating and are willing to spend a little money in order to make the home more attractive to buyers and some sellers just aren’t willing to put any money into fixing up the house at all. But no matter how motivated the seller is there are a few basic things that every seller needs to do before the house is listed to make it more attractive to buyers. The four things that are the most important for sellers to do before listing their homes are:

Get The House Professionally Cleaned

In an effort to save money some sellers will try to clean the home themselves. But no matter how good they are at cleaning they will miss things that will turn…

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Are Open Houses Worth It In The Digital Age?

As more and more home buyers turn to online listings, video tours, and other digital tools to buy homes many in the real estate industry are wondering if open houses are still a viable way to sell houses. There’s no hard and fast answer to that question, but there’s also no doubt that for many agents open houses aren’t worth the cost and the hassle.

Open Houses Are Expensive And Time Consuming

Throwing an open house requires a lot of preparation and planning and also they can be quite expensive. Making sure that the time is in good shape to be viewed, buying food and drinks and decorations as well as having piles of brochures and other paperwork printed can cost quite a bit. Agents need to give up an entire day, and sometimes an entire weekend to be…

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How To Prepare Your Home For A Real Estate Photoshoot

Preparing your home for sale is one step that many people spend a lot of time considering, one of the most important parts of this process is to acquire stunning photographs. The reason should be quite obvious in our modern times; everyone is using a smartphone, and those who have yet to make the leap to smartphones are definitely have access to a desktop or laptop. The ability to effectively showcase your property online depends solely on the quality of your photography. So rather than leave this aspect of your home sale up to chance, you need to take a pro-active step in ensuring you have the best possible imagery you can muster. Here are a few tips on how to prepare your home for a real estate photoshoot.

Preparation Is Key

The more effort you…

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Edmonton Housing and inventory up in January 2014

Residential Home inventory on MLS® rose up to 16% in January. According to CMA over 1800 homes were on sale in January. In December only 783 home listings were available. Total inventory of 3537 (up from 3049 in December) kept prices stable in all housing categories.
Compared to December, Single family detached homes prices were down. Condominium and half duplex prices were also down.
Average days on market per listing was 61 days in January compared to 73 days in January 2013.
Low rental vacancies and the potential for higher rental are also attracting investors in to the market.
January 2014 
SFD2 average3 selling price – month $416,344
SFD median4 selling price – month $385,000
Condominium average selling price $230,463
Condominium median selling…

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Shopping Edmonton Homes for Sale and Why Not to be Intimidated

Edmonton Homes for Sale are popping up every minute and selling out faster than you can blink. In the South end of the City alone, there are over a dozen developments in various stages of completion. Now is a great time to buy in this part of the City because you’re pretty much guaranteed to see a return on your investment.

While you may only be purchasing a lot at this time, depending on the development, one thing is a fact: getting in on a development in the earliest stages is going to offer you the best prices (on lots or homes). As developments complete, construction noise dissipates, landscaping is finished and the area more or less settles. All the amenities and features of the community are in place for residents and a whole neighbourhood is now…

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