Three qualities of a successful real estate agent
Fortunately, for the homebuyer, finding a real estate agent isn’t too difficult. However finding a successful real estate agent who’s the one for you can be a bit more challenging. In a sea full of mediocre agents, how can you pick out the successful one? The one who will help you find your dream home? […]
Why You Should Buy Rather than Rent
If you think you’re going to live somewhere for several years, and you want to “settle down,” it makes sense to buy rather than rent. In larger cities, especially, it’s cheaper (by 10 – 35%) to buy than rent. When you rent a place, you’re spending money that you won’t get back. If rent is […]
Avoid Choosing the Wrong Real Estate Agent in Edmonton
Choosing a realtor is like choosing someone to date. You will spend a lot of time on the phone, emailing, and in-person with them. It won’t be a romantic relationship, but it will involve trust, kindness, respect and other elements of a dating relationship. It can be hard finding the right realtor, just like it […]
The Importance of Working with an Experienced Real Estate Agent
If you had a Mercedes, who would you rather have valet park it— a 16-year-old teen who just got his driver’s license or an experienced driver some twenty years older? When it comes to things we cherish most in life, we want the peace-of-mind that comes from working with people who have experience dealing with […]
Tips for Decorating a New Home
One of the great pleasures of buying your first home is it’s all yours to decorate. Rather than worrying about the landlord getting mad at you for painting a wall, you get the freedom to do whatever you want to your walls—you could paint them bright pink with purple polka dots if you wanted. When […]
Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent
When searching for “the right” real estate agent to work with for selling a home, there are several questions to ask. First, ask, “How long have you been working in residential real estate sales?” Follow that question with, “Is real estate your full-time job?” Look for agents with several years of experience, as well as […]
The Benefits of Buying a Home When It’s Cold and Snowy
If you asked the average person the month they first listed their home for sale, they’d typically say April or May. In addition, the prime time for people to move into their new place is often July and August in order to move during the warmer, better weather months. After all, it is easier to […]
How to Sell Your Home Regardless of the Season
When it’s winter in Edmonton, Alberta, the weather outside is cold, and some people choose to delay the home selling process until spring/summer, when there is often a spike in home sales. However, working with an experienced realtor, and being creative with your home staging techniques can help you sell your home regardless of the […]
Ways to Improve your Credit Score Before Buying a Home [Infographic]
The overwhelming majority of homeowners rely on help from a lender when purchasing a home, often in the form of mortgage. Consequently, it is essential for prospective homebuyers to have a strong credit score to not only apply for a mortgage; but also to obtain their mortgage at favorable rates. A credit score is based […]
