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Edmonton Real Estate Social Media Blunders

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date bullet March 28th, 2011

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One of the main fiduciary duties an Edmonton real estate agent has to a client is CONFIDENTIALITY. I’m sure there would be absolutely zero disputes on how important it is to keep a home seller or home buyers information under exceptionally strict wraps. It makes you wonder why so many seem to be breaching it on Facebook, Twitter, and whatever other social media platforms they are currently using.

There have been numerous occasions while browsing the latest Facebook friends news feed, where I come across a posting or two that makes me raise my eyebrows. Edmonton Real Estate Social Media Blunders – Read More…

Edmonton Real Estate Myths

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date bullet March 21st, 2011

category bullet Tips for Home Buyers, Tips for Home Owners

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Various Edmonton real estate myths run amuck through some consumer minds, on both the home buying and home selling spectrum. Here are some honest answers from a qualified Edmonton real estate agent to debunk some of those myths.

Edmonton home buyer myth #1: “The longer the Edmonton house is on the market, the easier it is to negotiate.” Edmonton Real Estate Myths – Read More…

Edmonton Real Estate Photography Do’s and Don’ts

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date bullet February 18th, 2011

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A quick few comments in regards to Edmonton real estate photography.

You will stumble across various types of real estate photography for print and web. Some use professional photos, others use, what seems to be, disposable cameras. Some fish eye a room, others will take photos from a corner… I can go on and on about this particular subject.

The importance of proper photography goes without saying. Read More…

Edmonton Home Buyer Repellent

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date bullet February 2nd, 2011

category bullet Tips for Home Owners

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Is your listed home not getting very many, or no showings at all? It might be time to check up on your agents work… There’s a very good chance you have a serious case of Edmonton Home Buyer Repellent.

Sometimes I feel sorry for home sellers. I look at their home listed in the MLS and it has buyer repellent sprayed all over it. Presumably, the sellers have no idea.
Now, you’re probably wondering what Buyer Repellent is. Buyer Repellent is a poorly put together information sheet. Here are some more details regarding what repellent is and how to get rid of it! Read More…

Tips To Achieve A Quick Sale For Top Dollar

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date bullet February 1st, 2011

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Your home is most likely your single largest and most important asset. For that reason alone, the sale of your Edmonton home will likely be among some of the more important decisions of your life.
Understanding the home selling process is important, as such… Here are several tips on how to ensure a smoother transaction.

  • Determine why you are selling your home.
  • Your motivation for selling can determine how you approach the selling process. Your motivation can affect the price you ask, to how much time, effort and money you are ready to invest in the sale of your home. Read More…

Home Repairs and the Great Return

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date bullet February 1st, 2011

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Most Edmonton home owners take a lot of pride in the work they have put into their home. Thus, it is tough for them to have an objective view on something, they personally, have poured their heart and souls into.
So, what are your efforts really worth? Read More…