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Staging your home to Sell over the holidays

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Michele Swiggum RE/MAX Realty Professionals

Posted in How to Stage (And Sell!) A Home For The Holidays

Although many sellers worry about listing their home during the winter, there are some definite advantages:

1) Buyers braving the cold & snow to look at homes are usually more serious about making a purchase

2) Fewer homes are on the market means you'll have less competition

Capitalize on the season with a festive look to make your home more inviting... here's how ...

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Calgary Seniors Living - Open House Sat Nov 17th from 1-3 PM

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Michele Swiggum RE/MAX Realty Professionals

Posted in Calgary Open House Sat Nov 17, 2018, Rockyview Open House Sat Nov 17, 2018, Senior Villa Condo $332,000

Open House Sat Nov 17th from 1-3 PM

841 Ascension Bay $332,000

Downsize Your Cares - Not Your Dreams!

One Owner Villa-Style Bungalow backing on a green space in the heart of Prince of Peace Village - a Christian Inspired Seniors’ Community in a quiet pastoral setting just 4 minutes drive from Calgary’s Shopping & Amenities! Let the Sun Shine In - STUNNING Vaulted Ceilings & Windows GALORE - Large Bright Kitchen with TWO Pantries, Open Concept Formal Dining Area for Festive Family Dinners, & Large Rear Great Room with Cozy Fireplace, Soaring Ceilings & Huge Windows to capture the VIEWS. HARDWOOD Floors, Central A/C, Generous Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath, Picture Perfect Guest Bedroom, 2nd Bathroom with Jetted Soaker Tub & Convenient Main Floor Laundry too. Lower Level has EXTRA-Large Windows, rough-in for future bathroom & storage for all your Treasures. There’s a private patio with gas BBQ hook-up & an Attached Garage with Rear Workshop Area. QUIET Cul de Sac location 1 block from the Community Centre with planned activities, fitness area, lounge/craft room, woodshop, Hair Salon, walking paths & more! Age restricted (1 spouse must be 55+), Pet Friendly (1 dog & 2 cats ok with board approval) & condo fees include repairs/replacement of Furnace & Hot Water Tank too!

Take the Transcanada (Hwy #1) East about 4 minutes past the intersection of Stoney Trail. Turn right (south) @ the lights on Garden Road (also called 100 Street NE/Range Road 285),then 2nd right on Luther Rose Blvd & 2nd right after the Community Centre.

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Avoid this Common home seller's mistake . . .

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Michele Swiggum RE/MAX Realty Professionals

Posted in Avoid this common seller mistake, Home Selling mistakes that can cost your thousands, How this common pitfall could cost you thousands, Mistakes to avoid when selling your home, Negotiation mistakes when selling your home, Why are you selling?

So . . .Why are you selling?"

It seems like an innocent enough question BUT when selling your home it's NOT something we recommend disclosing. In fact, it's traditionally never disclosed at all.

Why? Your answer could cost you THOUSANDS of $$$$ in home equity by giving the buyer an edge in negotiations...

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