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You want to sell your house and you’re looking forward to putting some money in your pocket. But did you realize that selling your house may mean you have to PAY money? In this blog post, we break down what are the different fees paid to agents versus those paid to investors… It’s true… selling […]

Inheriting a house is one of the few big surprises that life brings us sometimes. But what happens when you inherit a house in Calgary? As much as you may want to keep an inherited house, sometimes you may be forced to consider putting it up for sale. Well, selling an inherited house can be […]

Ah moving! Should you do it yourself? Or should you hire some help? In this article, we will help you determine if you should go at it solo, and when to call a mover in Calgary.  Ask Yourself These Questions When Considering Using a Mover How Much Are You Moving? If you are moving a […]

Many people are strongly attached to their homes and despite changes in their life find it problematic to make the decision to sell. Having built equity in the home over a long period of time, one consideration is refinancing to resolve the issues that brought up the subject in the first place. We will discuss […]

There are a significant number of professionals who fall under the umbrella of the real estate industry—selling your house in Calgary? You’ll likely work with a few of the following people.  Title Companies In real estate transactions, transferring ownership of the title, or the right to own and use the property, is completed at closing. […]

FSBO property listings are one option for homeowners in Calgary. “Let’s sell it ourselves and save all of those real estate agent commission fees for ourselves!” Sounds great, right? When it comes to FSBO listings for sale by owner, going it alone isn’t always the right move. The process of selling a home is much […]

You’ve decided to sell your house! How exciting! You may have already started spending the profits in your imagination. Until the reality of the costs and work involved in the traditional process begins to settle in on you. Selling on your own is another option; however, the mountains of paperwork, important deadlines, professionals to hire […]

While it may seem like listing agents are doing sellers a favor by agreeing with unreasonable demands instead of being upfront, it isn’t fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to act in the sellers’ best interest. Unfortunately, sellers are unaware of the impact their decisions and demands may have until it is far too late.  While not […]

Selling a house in Calgary? Unfortunately, not every home is a good fit for the MLS; when owners aren’t able to make repairs and update the property to present it in its best light, buyers on the MLS view the listing as a bargain opportunity. It can be upsetting to receive their rock bottom offer […]

Unlike one-size-fits-all clothing, a traditional listing on the MLS with a real estate agent is not a good fit for every house. Additionally, personal or financial circumstances may mean that the conventional home sales method is simply not the best option. Instead, direct buyers buy homes for cash directly from the owner, offering a convenient, […]