December 2018

Found 5 blog entries for December 2018.

Open House RulesYou have a beautiful home, and you know it will sell quickly if you can just get people in to see it. There are many steps to selling a house, but here are ways you can make showings easier on your real estate agent and prospective buyers.

Should I Stage My Home?

What is home staging and how important is it? The way that sellers stage a home sends a clear message to buyers. That message could be, "I love my home so much that I don't really want someone else to buy it," or "I am going to let you decide if this home is right for you." Most experts will tell you that the latter is the better choice. You do not have to make a vast number of improvements just so buyers will be interested, but it will be worth it to you financially to put the home

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How to Price Your Home to SellIf you're like many Calgarians, you're expecting to make a lot when you sell your home. A poll released by BMO and conducted by Pollara shows that 33% of the residential home owners here in the city believe that their home is worth twice as much now than it was at the time of purchase.

The survey also shows that 32% of Canadians think that their home is worth double the amount they first invested into it. The results were also high in major cities across the country. In Montréal, 48% of those polled believe that their home is worth twice the amount while 43% of the residents in Vancouver and 42% of the home owners in Toronto believe the same thing.

Nationally, average Canadian homeowners are expecting to see a 62% ROI on the sale of their

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4 Tips for Marketing Your Home (the Right Way)Most people know that marketing is folded into practically everything they see. From toothpaste ads to funny Facebook posts, companies all over the country are trying to make their mark whenever and wherever they can. But not everyone knows that they can use marketing tricks to sell their home the same way they might sell their used clothes on eBay. Sellers can boost their offers by making their home just a little more appealing to the right people.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

The First Public Appearance

The first public appearance of a home starts when a seller officially lists it on the market. This is the time for sellers to

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What to Do When Your Home Won't SellYou have put your home on the market a few months ago and it just hasn't captivated a buyer yet. You have done everything you can do to make it marketable but there's something keeping it from selling.

What to Do When Your Home Won’t Sell

Not necessarily either of them. Dropping the price may not be the right thing to do. It may not be the price that is keeping the buyers away. It may be something completely different.

A lot of home sellers automatically assume that a high price is the reason that their home isn't selling. This is data that is only based on an assumption and before you go ahead and make any changes regarding the selling of your property you should first find out what it is that needs to be changed.

Identify the Problem

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What You Need to Know About Installing SidingDifferent kinds of siding perform in different ways. When the time comes to choose a siding, knowing the pros and cons of each siding type can help homeowners decide which type of siding is right for them. This siding guide will discuss some of the most popular options and talk about how to proceed after making a choice.

Know the Options

Siding comes in a range of styles. Some types of siding are longer lasting and more durable than others. Here's what you need to know.

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is one of the most popular types of siding available today. It is popular because it's easy to install, easy to maintain, attractive, comes in a range of colors and is relatively pest-resistant. Unlike wood and some other types of siding, it

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