Can You Trust Online Home Evaluations?



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A lot of home sellers have a very bad misconception that they can just put a price on their home and buyers will respond to the price, no matter how high or low it is. Unfortunately, this is not the case because buyers are much more savvy nowadays. They can search online and compare your home to others, and determine if your home is a good value or not. 


What determines the value of your home is not you, it is the home buyers in your area that determine a fair and accurate market value. They look at similar homes that have recently sold and compare the features and benefits of those homes against your own. 

This is why it is so important to price your home right from the very beginning. If your home is overpriced, buyers will just pass it and your home will sit on the market without much activity. This will cause your home to lose value, and every day that your home doesn't sell, it becomes harder to get top dollar. 

If you need any assistance when pricing your Calgary home, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to help you sell for top dollar!

How to Sell a Home with Tenants in It



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If you're trying to sell a home that you're renting out, make sure that you're on good terms with your tenants. They need to be flexible in allowing investors or other real estate agents entry into the home for showings.

You'll also want to allow them some time to tidy up the home before showings. This can be difficult, but it's very important that it gets done. 

I have a client right now who is having a very difficult time selling a listing because his current tenants are being unreasonable. This is why it always pays to have a good relationship with your renters. 

Another tip I have for you is to follow the Landlord and Tenant Acts, because the last thing you want is to have something pop up and surprise you.

If worst comes to worst and the tenant is so uncooperative that you cannot sell the property, I suggest that you just put the sale of the home on the back burner and deal with those issues first. 

Sometimes just sitting down and speaking with your tenants can help to make the best out of a bad situation. Bring over a pizza and allow them to tell you what is bothering them. Most often, communication is the biggest issue, because tenants rarely have the opportunity to speak with their landlords.

If you're having trouble with this issue, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be more than glad to give you a hand. 

As always, refer to me as your #1 resource for real estate in Calgary!