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Making the Sale: Home-Selling Tactics in a Down Market

When you are trying to sell a home in a down market in which homes are selling quickly, you need to find ways to set your home apart from competing homes for sale. People move for a variety of reasons, including financial changes, divorce, and retirement, so it’s best to think about what your home can offer people during these transitions. Your best option is to work with experts who know what buyers want and what is hot in your area, which is why the professionals at The Real Estate REPs Group have created this list of a few home-selling tactics for you to consider.

Is it worth it?

Before putting a lot of effort in updating, renovating, and marketing your home, consider if it’s actually worth selling in a down market that favors the buyer due to a high availability of housing inventory. Keep in mind that economic indicators can be highly localized. If a few towns and cities largely depend on one major employer, for example, and that company experiences a downturn, that area will suffer economically even if nearby cities and states are thriving.

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Purchase Plus Improvements

Current mortgage rules dictate that home owners can purchase a property with as little as 5% down. Did you know that on top of this, they can also access additional funds for renovation costs at the time of purchase?

Current mortgage rules dictate that home owners can purchase a property with as little as 5% down. Did you know that on top of this, they can also access additional funds for renovation costs at the time of purchase?

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Embracing Outdoor winter activities…its KEY

You might ask yourself what does outdoor winter activities have to do with real estate?
I think it stems from being an active person myself.

I always look for hilights in any Community or neighborhood that are related to activities that a buyer might enjoy.

For most buyers, I find that interests and hobbies do play a big role in the community where they decide to buy a house. ???? So knowing what activities are available within a reasonable distance in neighorhood,city or town is vital as a realtor.
RemaxKEY has a tagline “love ❤️ where you live”
and its a Great example of what I look for when helping a buyer find the perfect home…

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Sometimes the road to homeownership is not easy…

You may not be met with your mortgage broker instantly saying YES you are approved with the lowest interest rates … but I implore you DO NOT let that stop you!!
Sometimes it takes trying another angle, asking another question, lowering your expectations on what your first home or investment may look like.

Sometimes it’s revamping your 1️⃣ 3️⃣ 5️⃣ year plans –
Realigning time frames and visions…
Remember GOALS and DREAMS are important… Don’t let a road bump stop you from keeping going on your dreams!

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What is your Must have cleaning tool?

I have a few… I loved my Dyson Ball vacuum, it was a proud part of our family for over 10 years… But died On  Boxing Day after a long life of chasing kids with Cheerios, legos ect, & of course my dogs!

So after many recommendations from I joined the world of the handheld Dyson and I can tell you what I am in love already!It is so quick & handy to grab, it’s light it works perfect for cleaning my couch, my kitchen floor my stairs & my daughter even used it to do the vehicles the other day! One piece of equipment so many functions!

Here are some quick tips for staying on top of your cleaning so that things don’t get out of hand!

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Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. – Warren Buffett

Which is exactly why I always encourage people to work with experts in their field!

Take A listen to Claire Steinman From @stil And myself chat about upcoming Design and styling tips and tricks as well as steadfast truths that we’ve come to know so well which is the importance of living in the space we have and maximizing every room As well as making it stylish and comfortable for whatever function it needs to allow our families.

Sometimes the DIYers of the group can make people scared of making changes in their current homes because of the epic fails….

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>> get out + get active >>

Did you know Strathmore has amazing things to do in the winter?

Get out and explore many of the pathways that the town does such a wonderful job keeping cleared for safe walking or running!

Check out any of the outdoor ice surfaces in the different communities of Hillview, Aspen, Lakewood Meadows, as well as the Lions outdoor rink!

Plus check out the amazing activities that the Strathmore golf club has to offer including snow golf and groomed cross country skiing trails!

And don’t forget that just minutes east of Strathmore you could head out to Eagle Lake for the afternoon and try your hand at icefishing!

#lovewhereyoulive @townofstrathmore @lakewoodofstrathmore @strathmoregolfclub #pathways #parks #golf #getoutside  

@ Strathmore, Alberta

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Swipe to see the possibilities of 84 Green Meadow Drive Strathmore 

Thanx @jayha_21 & @sstaxx  you are amazing!!!

I can’t wait for a new famiky to call this one home!!

You handy? 

Not handy? Jan & Stace would love to help you contract and get the desired look for not only this home but anyone that YOU want to call Home! More than ever it is important to maximize and love every room and every space in your home

Not sure where to start or what you like? 

Let’s go house hunting and see what we can find you!

And don’t be scared to look past, colour, old carpet or and outdated kitchen— if a home has good bones you can make it your own!!

Mls A1041674
Presented at $354900
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Oversized attached double car garage 
Quiet mature neighborhood 

#loveit #dyi #flip #renovation 

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