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Jan. 25, 2016 | Rose Ugoalah
From 'for sale' to 'sold'
The art of selling your home quickly
What separates a home that sits on the market for months from one that's sold in a week? Industry experts say it comes down to properly executing proven strategies and techniques.
Calgary-based real estate agent Christina Hagerty with Re/Max Realty Professionals, who has been working the industry for more than two decades, said homes that sell quickly in this market tend to have sellers who are willing to do what needs to be done quickly – even if that means cancelling poker night for a last-minute showing.
She added motivated sellers also know the market before they list – meaning they won't waste money on things such as unnecessary pre-sale renovations.
What separates a home that sits on the market for months from one that's sold in a week? Industry experts say it comes down to properly executing proven strategies and techniques.
Calgary-based real estate agent Christina Hagerty with Re/Max Realty Professionals, who has been working the industry for more than two decades, said homes that sell quickly in this market tend to have sellers who are willing to do what needs to be done quickly – even if that means cancelling poker night for a last-minute showing.
She added motivated sellers also know the market before they list – meaning they won't waste money on things such as unnecessary pre-sale renovations.
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Oct. 01, 2015 | Rachel Naud
Keeping it neutral
Why you should stick with the greiges when it comes to selling your home
If you've ever sold a home, you were likely told at some point to keep it neutral – meaning although you may have loved the lightness of a lime green dining room or the sensual feel of a dark red bedroom, you went with beige, grey or greige.
And for good reason, say experts.
"Neutral-coloured spaces allow us to feel a sense of connection with nature and experience pleasant or calming emotions, both of which facilitate a desire to stay in a space," said Katherine Schurer, a registered psychologist with Calgary's Now in Colour Psychological Services Inc.
If you've ever sold a home, you were likely told at some point to keep it neutral – meaning although you may have loved the lightness of a lime green dining room or the sensual feel of a dark red bedroom, you went with beige, grey or greige.
And for good reason, say experts.
"Neutral-coloured spaces allow us to feel a sense of connection with nature and experience pleasant or calming emotions, both of which facilitate a desire to stay in a space," said Katherine Schurer, a registered psychologist with Calgary's Now in Colour Psychological Services Inc.
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Sept. 30, 2015 | Shelley Boettcher
Open mind to open houses
Not about snooping neighbours, say experts
Calgarian Kevin Konynenbelt listed his house for sale this past spring, just as layoffs and low oil prices were starting to make headlines.
The beautiful attached home, located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Strathcona Park, was listed at just under $500,000.
It featured an attached garage, new appliances, gleaming hardwood and a large private back yard. It was also close to excellent schools, and was mere minutes from downtown.
Yet Konynenbelt initially struggled with the prospect of holding an open house to help sell it. Letting strangers roam around his belongings and walk across his hardwood? Not a chance, he thought.
Calgarian Kevin Konynenbelt listed his house for sale this past spring, just as layoffs and low oil prices were starting to make headlines.
The beautiful attached home, located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Strathcona Park, was listed at just under $500,000.
It featured an attached garage, new appliances, gleaming hardwood and a large private back yard. It was also close to excellent schools, and was mere minutes from downtown.
Yet Konynenbelt initially struggled with the prospect of holding an open house to help sell it. Letting strangers roam around his belongings and walk across his hardwood? Not a chance, he thought.
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Oct. 07, 2014 | Nolan Matthias
The benefits of owning versus renting
'Don't pay off someone else's mortgage'
Many of us remember our parents telling us it is better to own a home than rent one at some point in time – "don't pay off someone else's mortgage," they'd say.
They could not have been more correct.
So why are many people still choosing to rent when owning a property can be so financially rewarding?
Many of us remember our parents telling us it is better to own a home than rent one at some point in time – "don't pay off someone else's mortgage," they'd say.
They could not have been more correct.
So why are many people still choosing to rent when owning a property can be so financially rewarding?
