The “Parkdale triangle”, just listed’s and when is a good time to sell.

4 01 2012

For this exceptionally beautiful day for the first week of January, I felt it would be great to create a video from one of my favourite spots along the Bow River. We have a number of homes for sale within the Parkdale triangle and many more a short walk from the same section in this community.

When is the best time to list a house? Well one of the properties in this video that gets a “just listed” sign has just received multiple offers! So it seems today was a good day to list for that property.

There is good reason to take advantage of the low inventory the first couple of months of the year. While many people wait until spring to list their home there are still buyers out shopping around with fewer to choose from. Less competition leads to a more balanced market place and is good for the laws of supply and demand. Give us a call and we will help strategize with you to accomplish your goals of buying or selling.





Home Staging, Showing your best!

25 10 2011

This home SOLD 6 days after we created this video and had the home staged.

In todays Real Estate market it is essential to stand out as much as possible. We are always very eager to help our clients have the very best presentation of a property. We approach our opinions of home staging specifically to the property and the goals of the client and staging is not always our first choice. In this video we see how a home that shows great can show even better when infused with furnishings.





Making a great online showcase

9 08 2011

A great overview of the how a property presents online via the www.mls.ca and www.realtor.ca. This video shows specifically how the new www.ramagegroup.net site showcases a listing using all appropriate links to a home for sale. Our new website allows us the opportunity to host all our video, photographs, floor plans and more in one easy to use location. Additionally we have added “share” and “like” buttons to take full advantage of social media applications.

 

 





Market Update and “when is the best time to sell?”

28 07 2011

A review of Summer Real Estate Activity and discussing the question, “when is the best time to sell?”

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Feedback: Buyers agents more cautious about sharing what a buyer thinks.

23 06 2011

We have a procedure seeking feedback from agents who have shown our listings. It is a challenge getting a reply to the question “what did the buyer think of the home”(etc.) Meanwhile buyers agents need to give consideration to their clients and if they reveal too much of what a buyer thinks they may be doing a disservice to their clients.





The evolution of marketing

7 06 2011

My perspectives on the evolution of marketing homes for sale. A shift from some forms of print media advertising to high impact online video presentations.

Filming the next Real Estate "Rare Gem", a contemporary home in West Hillhurst.





The future of Real Estate presentations

25 05 2011

Some ideas about the shift happening in online Real Estate presentations, our interest to be on the leading edge of the evolution of the industry.





Just Listed! Talk to area specialists.

9 05 2011

JUST LISTED! 2412 3 Ave NW is a 38 ft x 129 ft lot in West Hillhurst listed for $369,900. The last time we listed a similar home on a similar lot a short while ago, it had three competing offers on the first day.

To get in on this type of activity call us. (or keep watch on this video blog)! 

This is a home that will not last long!





Selling a condo? You will need to have updated documents.

15 04 2011


Selling a Condo in Calgary?

Be prepared to have the documents ready for when a buyer makes an offer. Be warned there is a cost associated with obtaining many of these items from a managment company. Price might range anywhere from $200-$300. This fee is at the expense of the seller so be mindful of your bottom line as you are negotiating your offer to purchase.

Here is a list of the items required in context of the way it is written in a Condominium Resale Purchase Contract:

  1. Copy of registered condominium plan
  2. Copy of the Condominium Corporation’s current bylaws
  3. Copy of the Condominium Corporation’s current financial statement, most recent annual financial statement and annual report
  4. Copy of current annual budget and
  5. A Statement setting out the amount of the monthly contributions (condo fees) and the basis on which that was determined
  6. Copy of the minutes of the most recent general meeting of the Condominium Corporation
  7. Condominium board of directors minutes for the past 12 months
  8. Copy of any special resolution being circulated
  9. Copy of the insurance certificate
  10. Copy of any lease agreement or exclusive use agreement with respect to the possession of a portion of the Common Property, including a parking stall or storage unit
  11. Copy of any management agreement
  12. Copy of any recreational agreement
  13. Details of any structural deficiencies in the condominium complex
  14. A statement setting out the amount of the capital reserve fund
  15. Copy of the reserve fund study
  16. Copy of the reserve fund report
  17. Copy of the reserve fund plan
  18. The particulars of any post tension cables that are located anywhere on or within the Property that is included in the condominium plan
  19. Percentage of owner occupancy in the complex
  20. Details of any contributions due and payable in respect of a unit
  21. Details of any contributions already levied but which will only become effective after the Completion Day
  22. Details of any actions commenced against the Corporation
  23. Details of any unsatisfied judgment or outstanding court order against the Corporation
  24. Details of any written demand upon the Corporation for payment of an amount in excess of $5,000.
  25. Any other relevant details




Secondary suites, Legal or Illegal?

12 04 2011

From my perspective many if not most of the inner city suites we encounter would be technically illegal. I recently received this note from CREB;

The Business Practices Issues article dated July 30, 2010, explained the necessity of clearly disclosing whether a suite is legal. The use of terms such as “Non-Conforming”, “Mortgage Helper” or “Mother-In-Law Suite” could lead a Buyer to believe that the suite is legal.

In my experience many if not most of the suites in Calgary’s inner city could be termed illegal. This video post is more a general observation about this situation and as an agent we get constant reminders about being very cautious with the way we describe a property.








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