The Fifteen Small Exterior Additions that Bring the Biggest Bucks from my Buyers

August 16, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. Have your lawn cut and edged. Trim trees and shrubs, removing all dead limbs and debris. 2. Check the exterior of items like siding, window sashes, trim, and shutters. Clean these areas and/or paint, as needed. Give special attention to the front door area. 3. Make sure your gutters are clean of debris. Wash [...]

Ten Questions You Should Absolutely, Positively Get Answered Before You Sell Your Home!

August 9, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need the right information before you make a decision to sign a listing agreement. Picking the right agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you [...]

How Maxwell City Central Realtors Create a Higher Price for Their Sellers

August 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. Creating Demand: Demand is in the eye of the beholder. It varies from person to person. The demand for a particular piece of real estate changes as the wants of each individual change. We position your home to the highest demand markets. 2. Expressing Utility: In order for real estate to have value, it [...]

Incorrectly Price Your Home – Lose Thousands. Here Are Six Considerations.

July 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. Your home will most likely sell for top dollar when it’s fresh to the market. 2. Buyers buy after they shop around. Buyers are in search of the best buy. If your home is priced too high, it will make the other homes look more attractive. You will be selling the competition. 3. At [...]

The Real Truth about Appraisals!

July 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. Many homebuyers today are writing their offers to purchase subject to the property appraising at or above the sales contract price so they do not miss a good opportunity. 2. The appraiser’s estimate of value reflects the most probable price the property will sell for without special considerations or circumstances. 3. It is an [...]

How to Understand the Different Values on Your Home

July 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. Assessed value also know as property tax value 2. Cost or purchase price – what you paid 3. Insurance value is what your insurance representative says it should be insured for 4. Buyers valuation – what a buyer is willing to pay 5. Salvage value is what a property is worth sold in pieces [...]

The Twenty Questions a Professional Appraiser and Rob Vanovermeire Must Answer About Your Home Before We Can Determine a Value.

July 5, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

1. The comparable on the date of sale and future market trend 2. Its value based on location 3. The site/view both looking at the property and looking from the property out 4. The design and appeal of the dwelling’s floor plan and amenities 5. The quality of construction 6. The age of the property [...]

Do I really need a Realtor in today’s market when all the listings are online?

June 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The answer is “you need a good realtor” Aren’t all realtors the same? What does a good realtor do that is different than a bad one? Buying or selling Real Estate isn’t as easy as some may think? Here how a good realtor spends their time finding, then representing a buyer. 1. Much time is [...]

10 Good Reasons to Join your Community Association

December 7, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Here are 10 good reasons to join your community association*: Community Programming Special Events Awareness and Action to Planning and Development Issues Community Newsletter South Calgary Facilities and Rentals Fundraising Representing the Community on Regional Committees and Initiatives Neighbourhood Safety Improving the Quality of Life Neighbours like you! Want to learn more? Click Here * [...]

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