Saturday 26 January 2013
Thursday 24 January 2013
Avoiding The 10 Biggest Pit Falls When Buying a Home
1. Failing to have your real estate agent provide detailed market analysis on your home’s value.
2. Failing to get a building inspection on the residence you are purchasing.
3. Neglecting to have a full staked survey on the property you are purchasing.
4. Making a low ball offer and discouraging the seller from negotiating with you.
5. Failing to get pre-qualified for a loan prior to making the offer to purchase.
6. Not allowing enough time to complete all of the necessary building and title examinations and inspections.
7. Neglecting to work with buyer’s agent.
8. Purchasing a for sale by owner (FSBO) or other real estate without the use of a real estate professional and attorney.
9. Purchasing a parcel of real estate without obtaining title insurance.
10. Obtaining a City Inspection!
Although the items listed above are not a full and comprehensive list of pit falls or mistakes buyers can make when purchasing a home they are issues that come up from time to time and tend to be problem areas for many buyers. You can avoid having such situations occur for you by using the right real estate agent. That’s why I am available and ready to serve you. For a more comprehensive explanation about some of the issues listed in this report call me at 403-512-1939 so that I can be more through in explaining how these areas can be a possible determent to your next home purchase. I would also love to visit with you and put you on my computerized real estate listing search through our multiple listing service so that you can be the first to find out about new listing that become available. For more information visit my website at www.sandraduncan.ca or e-mail me at duncanse@shaw.ca .
2. Failing to get a building inspection on the residence you are purchasing.
3. Neglecting to have a full staked survey on the property you are purchasing.
4. Making a low ball offer and discouraging the seller from negotiating with you.
5. Failing to get pre-qualified for a loan prior to making the offer to purchase.
6. Not allowing enough time to complete all of the necessary building and title examinations and inspections.
7. Neglecting to work with buyer’s agent.
8. Purchasing a for sale by owner (FSBO) or other real estate without the use of a real estate professional and attorney.
9. Purchasing a parcel of real estate without obtaining title insurance.
10. Obtaining a City Inspection!
Although the items listed above are not a full and comprehensive list of pit falls or mistakes buyers can make when purchasing a home they are issues that come up from time to time and tend to be problem areas for many buyers. You can avoid having such situations occur for you by using the right real estate agent. That’s why I am available and ready to serve you. For a more comprehensive explanation about some of the issues listed in this report call me at 403-512-1939 so that I can be more through in explaining how these areas can be a possible determent to your next home purchase. I would also love to visit with you and put you on my computerized real estate listing search through our multiple listing service so that you can be the first to find out about new listing that become available. For more information visit my website at www.sandraduncan.ca or e-mail me at duncanse@shaw.ca .
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Thursday 17 January 2013
What’s YOUR Home Worth?
What’s YOUR Home Worth?
With market changes and an ever-shifting economic climate, now is the perfect time of year to get an idea of what your home is may be worth. Many factors contribute to the market value and pricing of today’s properties such as:
With market changes and an ever-shifting economic climate, now is the perfect time of year to get an idea of what your home is may be worth. Many factors contribute to the market value and pricing of today’s properties such as:
- Age of home?
- The condition of the property. Has it been maintained or upgraded? Does it need a new roof?
- Neighborhood or location?
- Fixtures and cabinets - does it look dated?
- Systems check - how is the heating/air conditioning units and plumbing?
- Number of bedrooms/baths - is it comparable to the other homes in that area?
- Supply and demand?
- Comparable market pricing?
What does a BUYER'S MARKET mean
What does “buyer’s market” really mean?
A buyer’s market happens whenever a supply of something exceeds demand. When the term is applied to real estate, it means that a six-month or greater supply of inventory
is available.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AS A PROSPECTIVE SELLER?
It means that if you are considering selling your home, you need to meet specific marketability factors to get the price, terms and timing you need to realize your financial goals.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AS A PROSPECTIVE BUYER?
It means that the number of homes you have to choose from is larger than it has been for years. And, with interest rates still low, the odds of finding your dream home—and facing less competition for it when you do—also are better than they have been in years.
Effectively listing and selling homes in today’s market requires an educated approach. If you would like to learn more about how today’s trends affect your buying and selling strategies, please feel free to call me. I have the answers you are looking for.
Wednesday 2 January 2013
CLEAN SLATES AND FRESH BEGINNINGS
There is a “clean slate” feel to each new year. A chance for each of us to be more, learn more and do more than we have ever dared. A fresh beginning is possible for relationships old and new, and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we care about await.
I care about you and your family's needs and dreams. I will do all I can to be of service to you. What a tremendous blessing it is to have the experience and knowledge to help people find the homes of their dreams, locate the investment property that makes the most sense for them, and celebrate in the new-found friendships I discover with each and every customer.
What do you dare to do this year? How will you change your world, your life, your everyday experience? It is different for everyone, isn’t it? I am excited and thrilled about the year ahead. I look forward to mastering the knowledge necessary to help my clients stay ahead of the economic shifts and ever-changing laws that govern us. It gives me the opportunity to do what I do best which, in turn, gives you the opportunity to do what you do best.
Here’s to the year ahead! I wish you an amazing journey as you celebrate your world, your family, your job, your life.
I care about you and your family's needs and dreams. I will do all I can to be of service to you. What a tremendous blessing it is to have the experience and knowledge to help people find the homes of their dreams, locate the investment property that makes the most sense for them, and celebrate in the new-found friendships I discover with each and every customer.
What do you dare to do this year? How will you change your world, your life, your everyday experience? It is different for everyone, isn’t it? I am excited and thrilled about the year ahead. I look forward to mastering the knowledge necessary to help my clients stay ahead of the economic shifts and ever-changing laws that govern us. It gives me the opportunity to do what I do best which, in turn, gives you the opportunity to do what you do best.
Here’s to the year ahead! I wish you an amazing journey as you celebrate your world, your family, your job, your life.
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