When it comes to purchasing a home, buyers want to be able to visualize themselves in the space. According to Anne Trafton from MIT, 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. In our previous post discussing the benefits on home staging, we are able to acknowledge that home buyers want to feel informed on their purchasing decision. …
You might be one of the 8,878 home owners trying to sell a home in the Calgary market this July 2018. And you may have heard of the slow pace of the market affecting home sales across the board, wondering to yourself why there is no momentum? We know it’s easy to get discouraged from analysis paralysis because it happens …
Whether you’re upgrading from a condo or moving away from renting, we know how stressful the home buying process can be. Luckily, we have provided our Top Three Considerations with resources to support you in your home buying journey in Calgary, Alberta. One of the really great things about giving your REALTOR® a list of amenities and features is that …
Take the Training: How to Improve Your Real Estate Business Published by Urban Real Estate Services Ltd. How often do you stop learning to improve your business? When was the last time you went to the gym and said, “I think I’ve worked out enough, so I’m good from now on.” The likelihood that this is something you just cease …
How to Make the Most Out of License Renewals Published by Urban Real Estate Services Ltd. If you’re new to real estate or just ready for a change, license renewal time can be stressful if you’re not sure where to invest your money in building your business. Often, brokerages vary in fees from desk fees to monthly fees and even …
The Visual Guide to Becoming a REALTOR® [INFOGRAPHIC] Published by Urban Real Estate Services Ltd. When individuals are selecting their next career path or profession, real estate often comes up as an opportunity where you can be self-employed and self-sufficient. Although many believe real estate careers to be more cost-efficient, starting a real estate career can become very expensive very …
Why You Shouldn’t Rely On City Property Assessments for Buying or Selling Real Estate By Sunny Parmar The City of Calgary Property Tax Assessment should not be used for determining a home’s market value. We’ve covered this topic before but let’s dig a little deeper into why the assessed value should not be used for setting today’s market price. City …
What To Look For In a Brokerage Published by Urban Real Estate Services Ltd. Congrats! You’re ready to the make the move. You are an eager newcomer to the real estate world or a seasoned expert up for a change of pace. But you have to ask yourself – “what should I look for when selecting a brokerage?” The answer …
For sale signs and other temporary street signage are tried and true advertising tools used by REALTORS®. But, you’ll want to know the rules before you hammer those stakes to avoid bylaw infractions. Signs are subject to the City of Calgary’s temporary signs bylaw which, if displayed incorrectly, could be removed without question. Worse yet, you could be hit with …
Make the Move to Urban Realty and Save Thousands Published by URBAN Real Estate Services Ltd. We know some of our REALTOR® friends are out there struggling with a tough decision of where to make their next move and we know that the choices can be overwhelming. We believe Urban Realty is the solution for those REALTORS®. What sets us …
