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Buyers FAQs
Not sure where to start? Take a look at some of our more frequently asked questions for home buyers.
Choosing a real estate agent can be a difficult task. In Central Alberta there are over 500 licensed real estate agents. Like any profession, real estate agents are not all created equal. Read more...
This is where the expertise and experience from a real estate agent is required. You can expect to spend approximately one hour getting the paper work together and signing the "Offer to Purchase". This is where the negotiation begins. Read more...
Yes you must use a lawyer for this transaction when working with most real estate agents. Your lending institution may also require that you use a lawyer regardless if you purchase your property through a real estate agent or through a for sale by owner. Read more...
We would recommend getting your insurance in place as soon the conditions are removed on your offer. The lawyer will require proof of insurance prior to your lending institution releasing your mortgage, so the sooner you can have this in place the better. Read more...
It is not required by law, but as your real estate agent we highly recommend that you have a home inspection completed. Read more...
As part of the services we provide to our clients, we do a walk through of the property PRIOR to our clients taking possession. That way, if there are any major problems, we can try to have them addressed immediately. Read more...
Sellers FAQs
Wondering about the market? Home sellers will find a number of useful tips in our sellers FAQs section.
Choosing a real estate agent can be a difficult task. In Central Alberta, there are over 500 licensed real estate agents and like any profession, real estate agents are not all created equal. In our opinion, here is what we would recommend you do... Read more..
As a complimentary service to potential sellers, we will provide a Comparative Market Assessment that gives you an idea of what your property may sell for if you were to place it on the market. Read more...
There are a variety of things you can do to help sell your home. This is exactly why you hire a Real Estate Agent to market your property! We provide a complete list of things to do as part of the services we provide to our clients. Read more...
This depends. There is a saying in this business that sometimes "the first offer is the best offer". Our advice to you on this is that it depends on the offer. Read more...
A home inspection is a part of a buyers due diligence to ensure they understand what they are purchasing and to ensure there are no major problems with the property. Read more...
Depending on the market, this could take 2 days or 120 days or more. In a market where there are large amounts of houses for sale and fewer buyers, it can take 90-120 days to sell your property. Read more...
The data included in this display is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate by the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association