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Gerrit Hiemstra had dankzij het extreem warme weer een extreem drukke week. Op radio, tv en in de krant werd Hiemstra afgelopen week herhaaldelijk om duiding gevraagd bij de weersomstandigheden en daarbij schroomde hij niet de vinger op de zere plek te leggen. Jan Ykema is voormalig schaatser die uitblonk op de sprint. Bij de Spelen van Calgry in 1988 won hij, na een legendarische 'pikstart', een voor Nederland unieke zilversen medaille op de 500 meter. Ykema leidde na zijn topsportcarriere een bewogen bestaan, waarbij hij ook in aanraking kwam met drugs.

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.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here for a full home search. Selling a home? Click here for a free Home Value Report.Contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultationA lot of home sellers have a very bad misconception that they can just put a price on their home and buyers will respond to the price, no matter how high or low it is. Unfortunately, this is not the case because buyers are much more savvy nowadays. They can search online and compare your home to others, and determine if your home is a good value or not. What determines the value of your home is not you, it is the home buyers in your area that determine a fair and accurate market value. They look at similar homes that have recently sold and compare the features and benefits of those homes against your own. This is why it is so important to price your home right from the very beginning. If your home is overpriced, buyers will just pass it and your home will sit on the market without much activity. This will cause your home to lose value, and every day that your home doesn't sell, it becomes harder to get top dollar. If you need any assistance when pricing your Calgary home, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to help you sell for top dollar!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here for a full home search. Selling a home? Click here for a free Home Value Report.Contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultationIf you're trying to sell a home that you're renting out, make sure that you're on good terms with your tenants. They need to be flexible in allowing investors or other real estate agents entry into the home for showings.You'll also want to allow them some time to tidy up the home before showings. This can be difficult, but it's very important that it gets done. I have a client right now who is having a very difficult time selling a listing because his current tenants are being unreasonable. This is why it always pays to have a good relationship with your renters. Another tip I have for you is to follow the Landlord and Tenant Acts, because the last thing you want is to have something pop up and surprise you.If worst comes to worst and the tenant is so uncooperative that you cannot sell the property, I suggest that you just put the sale of the home on the back burner and deal with those issues first. Sometimes just sitting down and speaking with your tenants can help to make the best out of a bad situation. Bring over a pizza and allow them to tell you what is bothering them. Most often, communication is the biggest issue, because tenants rarely have the opportunity to speak with their landlords.If you're having trouble with this issue, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be more than glad to give you a hand. As always, refer to me as your #1 resource for real estate in Calgary!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here for a full home search. Selling a home? Click here for a free Home Value Report.Contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultationLately I've received a lot of questions from home sellers. The market is starting to heat up, and they are deciding how they should go about selling their home. One thing I've been getting asked about a lot is FSBO (For Sale By Owner) homes, and how viable the option really is. Before you decide to undertake the task of selling your home, I want to provide you with some helpful information for your decision. Just like anything else, there are advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a look at them now. Today we are going to examine the disadvantages.Although there are some advantages to selling your own home, I believe the disadvantages far outweigh them. For starters, selling a home takes a tremendous amount of time. There is a reason we do this for a living. Having a full-time job on top of a full-time job is very stressful. Another disadvantage is the huge number of out-of-pocket expenses that selling your own home creates. Marketing and advertising are an important part of selling a home, and if you don't spend the money to succeed in this area like we do, you won't see results. Finally, not having extensive knowledge of the market is very detrimental to your home sale. You can be easily taken advantage of, or be misinformed about how much you can get for your home. A lot of buyers view FSBO homes as inferior to homes listed with an agent. As you can see, when it comes to selling your home, doing it all alone just does not work. You need to hire an agent who knows the local market, and who can assist you in every part of the transaction. If you have any questions for us, or would like to discuss how we can help you achieve your real estate goals, give us a call or send us an email. 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here for a full home search. Selling a home? Click here for a free Home Value Report.Contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultationOver the past few weeks, I've received a lot of questions from home sellers. The market is starting to heat up, and they are deciding how they should go about selling their home. One thing I've been getting asked about a lot is FSBO (For Sale By Owner) homes, and how viable the option really is. Before you decide to undertake the task of selling your home, I want to provide you with some helpful information for your decision. Just like anything, there are advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a look at them now. We'll start with the advantages.When you sell your home by yourself, you get away with not paying a commission to an agent, which saves you money (as much as 10%). However, only 2% of people actually sell their FSBO home, and most end up hiring agents by the time their home actually sells.Another advantage is being able to have complete control over the transaction from start to finish. You're able to make your own decisions and sell on your own terms, not anybody else's. There are many advantages when it comes to selling your own home. If you are thinking about selling, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to discuss the topic further.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here for a full home search. Selling a home? Click here for a free Home Value Report.Contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultationHello everyone, and welcome back to our blog. Today we would like to give you some tips on what to do and what not to do when buying or selling a home. We hope these tips give you a better understanding of the buying and selling process, and can help you out next time you are looking to make a move. In the last few years, it's become an increasingly common trend for buyers to get approved for a loan, get a home inspection done, then go out and make large purchases, before the home closes. It might sound like a great idea at the time to pair your new home with new furniture or a new car, but trust us, it's a bad idea in the long run. Lenders do credit checks the day before closing, and if they discover you have made some large purchases, it may affect your credit standing and your mortgage may be revoked. If you decide you have to make a purchase, don't use your credit card. If you can't afford it without your credit card, you definitely shouldn't buy it just yet.As a buyer, you need to also avoid the "free" unofficial pre-approvals online. They mean nothing and could come back to hurt you when you are out looking for a home. You want to get pre-approved by a reputable lender before you start looking for a home, so you know what you can afford before you go out and start looking. It also allows you to pull the trigger quickly when you find the perfect home.For sellers, having an accurate home valuation is very important. You can get one almost anywhere online, but keep in mind that an instant home valuation should be used as a starting point, not a final, absolute value. Don't put too much stock into your home's valuation until you talk to a professional about it. We can help you out and help you avoid frustration entirely. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions. Today I am going to be addressing some issues that a lot of clients in Calgary have been asking me about. The seller's market that we had in 2014 has faded, but that's not the only thing that you should know.My advice to buyers in Calgary is to go ahead and get yourselves Pre-qualified for a mortgage loan. This is a special designation that sellers love to see because they know you are serious about purchasing and that if you extend an offer on a home that you will follow through with it. The verification process has become harder, but if you pass it will only make you stand out more. Your offer should rise to the top with a pre-qualification letter.If you are a seller in Calgary I would propose that you make sure that the condition and price of your home are comparable. If your price is not right, then you will not be able to attract buyers to your property. Also, if an appraiser from a bank comes in and his price doesn't match your value, then there will be problems and the sale could fall apart.If you would like to know more about our local market here in Calgary, then please do not hesitate to contact my team for more information. We would be happy to help you.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions. Today I'm going to be talking about what an expired listing is, and what you can do to avoid a situation like this. An expired listing is a home that has not sold for an extended amount of time, and one that has fallen out-of-contract. The most common reason I see for an expired listing is that the property was grossly overpriced from the beginning of the selling process. When buyers see an overpriced home, they won't give it a second chance if they don't see any true value in it. This will result in the home sitting on the market and going stale. Another reason for homes not selling is that they aren't exposed to the right kinds of audiences. It's important to have your home prepared for a sale, and to expose it to the right buyers. This doesn't simply involve putting it up on the MLS, it involves calling prospective buyers, knocking on doors, and even looking internationally for the right kinds of buyers. What we can do to avoid your home becoming an expired listing is to price it correctly by looking at vast amounts of data in comparable listings. We have a tremendous knowledge of the Calgary real estate market, and we know all of the nuances of pricing within it.We specialize in expired listings, and always bring the maximum amount of exposure possible to your home. We will employ a different marketing strategy than your previous seller, and this new plan will be personalized to your needs and also to the current market conditions. If you have any questions in regards to the Calgary real estate market, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am always willing to assist you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions. I have been getting a lot of questions about how the Calgary real estate market is performing, and I have some good information for you. We'll go over a few numbers in order to sort out the situation in our local Calgary market.Compared to 2014, there have been 36% fewer sales in 2015. The market is off to a slow start, so if you're looking to buy a home this may create some good opportunities for you. If you're selling your home in Calgary, you may need a different strategy in order to sell for a good price. Be sure to evaluate all of your financial obligations, including car loans and credit card balances. Does your home need some updates before you sell it? Be sure to consider all of your expenses before entering the Calgary market. There have been some mixed reviews as to the health of the real estate market in Calgary. Some say it's great, some think it's off to a bad start. The truth is that the market is always changing depending on when you look at it and where you're looking at it. Market conditions can vary greatly from town to town or even from neighborhood to neighborhood. If you're interested in buying or selling in Calgary, be sure to contact me in order to take advantage of current market conditions. I know your situation is unique to everyone else's, so please contact me with any questions or concerns that you might have. 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }   If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions. Today I want to address an important topic I get questions about quite frequently. One of the catch-22's of real estate is that most buyers are sellers, and most sellers are buyers. A lot of times, when people find that perfect home they want to buy, they still haven't sold their old one. Sometimes families are able to move into their new home while they wait for the old one to sell, others aren't so lucky.Certain banks offer mortgage programs that require you to sell your current home before purchasing a new one. This leaves a lot of people stuck until they are able to sell, and often times it leaves them on the outside looking in on their dream home.We want to make sure this doesn't happen to you when you decide to change homes. This is why we want to offer some solutions for you to consider before deciding to move homes.If you can afford to take on two mortgages and give your home time on the market to sell, that is great. You will get your home sold for a good price, although it might take some time. If you can't afford the double mortgage crutch, renting is another option. Although it is a risky investment, renting out your home brings you a solid income if you can't sell your home. Before you make a decision, remember, it's your hard-earned money that you are investing. Be responsible, look at all the scenarios, and make the best decisions possible for you in today's market so you can come out ahead. If you have any questions for us, please give us a call or send an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.Last time, we spoke about pricing, presentation, and pre-qualifying buyers. Today, we'll discuss how to negotiate for your home when selling.If a buyer comes over, likes your house, and wants to buy it - how do you negotiate a deal? Do you have the proper set of paperwork, proper disclosures, or a trust account to hold the deposit check? Is the buyer pre-qualified? What conditions do they have in their offer? You need to address all of these questions before the sale happens. If you have the answers to these questions, you'll be able to come from the sale to the negotiating process well-equipped - you'll know exactly what to do, what will take place, and every step on the way to closing. It's really important to make sure the Offer to Purchase is drawn up correctly, so the lawyers know what it is you're trying to do. Are there gray areas in the deal that might allow the buyer to get out of the contract? Is there something in the property report that might make the buyers uncomfortable and able to get out of that purchase? There are many questions that need to be addressed before the successful sale of your home.  Because there are a lot of complications leading up to and during negotiations, it's not wise to work with someone who lacks real estate experience. If you want to have an upper hand when negotiating, you need to have an expert representing your best interests. A real estate professional will make sure you don't overprice your home, that your home is presented perfectly, that your buyer is pre-qualified, and that you get the best possible conditions during negotiations. If you would like our assistance, we would be pleased to assist you. Give us a call or shoot us an email for all of your Calgary real estate needs - we look forward to hearing from you!

How we helped Wale with buy a home with our great negotiation skills"Max was very helpful in the purchase of our home. After we found what we wanted, he handled the negotiation process very well. I was willing to pay higher than what we actually got for the house so he actually save us some money. To me, I felt like he went above and beyond so we were very happy!"-Wale, Home Buyer

How we helped Elena buy the home she wanted by taken care of everything"Max basically did everything for me. He would pick me up to show my some properties, send me emails of updates, and he helped me with the paperwork. It was really great because I had no experience at all because it was my first purchase. He knows a lot about what he’s doing and I highly recommend him to everyone!"- Elena Krivoruchko, Home Buyer

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.Recently, many friends and clients here in Calgary have asked us why they need to hire a buyer's agent when they can just work with the agent who represents the seller. In short, why bring an extra person in the process?Many problems could arise when working with the seller's listing agent. For one, that agent is representing the seller and their interests, first and foremost. Your needs take a back seat to the seller's. A buyer's agent levels the playing field - they have your back to ensure you get the best possible deal.We often hear from people who don't realize that the friendly salesperson in the brand new home aren't representing the buyer. They are getting a paycheck from the builder to showcase the builder's product. In order to see past the sales pitch and make smart decisions, you need to work with someone who is experienced, knows the market, and can help you make informed choices. Sometimes the right move is to simply walk away.Over the years, we at Best Listings Calgary have developed an extensive list of questions we ask all of our clients before we even begin looking at homes. These questions will help us get a better understanding of your needs, so we can show you homes that fit your particular circumstances. We won't waste your valuable time looking at 60 homes - that only makes the buying process more complicated than it needs to be. We'll put together a list according to your wishes and find you the right home in an efficient matter.If you have any questions about how we get things done, or are have any real estate questions in general, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would be pleased to assist you!  

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.We've talked to a lot of homeowners who are wondering why their home failed to sell in the spring and summer months. There are many reasons why this might have happened, so we're here to give you some tips on how you can turn your luck around.It's likely that you overpriced your home. After gathering statistics for the spring and summer months, we found that 26% fewer homes were sold at or above list price in the summer than in the spring. This means, as the year has progressed, we've seen fewer multiple offer situations that typically drive home prices up.We have some quick tips for you if you have had trouble selling in this changing Calgary real estate market:-Reset your price expectations. It's important to check recent sales in your area. That way, you know what buyers are willing to pay for a home like yours in today's market.-Revisit your goals. You may need to restructure your mortgage to get your desired results. You may not be able to get a cheaper one, but could potentially secure better terms. -Speak with an agent. We can help you determine what it is about your home that's preventing it from being sold. We'll give you advice on how to navigate this changing market so you can get your home sold for a desirable price.These tips should help bring your current selling troubles to an end. If you would like more advice or would like to discuss another real estate topic, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are always available to be your Calgary real estate resource. 

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.People often get discouraged if they miss the chance to sell their home during the busy spring selling season. This often leads to sellers holding off their home sale until the following spring. The good news is you don't have to wait. Late summer and early fall is a great time to sell because a second round of buyers enter the market. If your home is shown and priced well, it will sell. You can begin the process by creating a showing checklist, a list of tasks you would like to perform to get your home ready for a showing. If people are interested in looking at your home, you can pull out the checklist and prep your home quickly for potential buyers to view it. The pace may be slower, but there are still plenty of buyers on the market. We can help you connect with them so your home will sell quickly and at a good price. If you have any questions about the market here in Calgary, don't hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we're dedicated to your success!

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.The Calgary market is always fluctuating - what your home is worth today may be very different next week. Also, real estate is hyper-local, so conditions vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. So what is the best way to determine the value of your home? There are many online resources available to you, and those vary in quality and accuracy. You can also have an appraiser come out and take a look at your home - there are many good ones in the area who have a wealth of experience. While these aren't bad ways to find your home value, if you're serious about selling your home, your best option is to talk to a Calgary real estate expert. Because we have access to information and resources no one else does, we are your best source for accurate and up-to-date information on listings and market conditions. If you are planning on selling, we need to meet so we can look at different strategies to effectively market your home. If you are planning on buying, we can help you find the dream home you've always wanted. Simply give us a call or shoot us an email - we're always available to assist you.

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.I have some good news for those of you looking to buy or sell a home in Calgary in the coming months: The market is back to normal!With a smaller inventory than last year, we've sold more homes. Additionally, the average home price is up by 10%. This is important for Calgary homeowners, because your home value is going up and you know it will be continue to appreciate.If you have considered buying there is simply no better time. The number of listings has doubled since earlier this year, meaning there is a wide selection of homes available. You have more choices, so you no longer have to fight over a home that isn't exactly what you need.Here are the 5 things to consider when buying or selling a Calgary home this summer:The market is back to normal. This means there aren't as many multiple offer situations as there were at this time last year and buyers aren't being forced to settle for homes that are less than ideal.Average sales price is up. Now is the time to get the maximum value for your home.Low interest rates. With rates still at historic lows, financing your home is very affordable.Healthy demand. If your home is priced right and looks great, we have plenty of buyers.Don't always trust the media. With all the conflicting information out there, it's difficult to know which is accurate. Often, market data is months old and no longer relevant.As you can see, we have ideal conditions for both selling your home at top value and buying a home that accommodates your needs.I'd be happy to guide you through the buying and selling process. As always, reach out to me with any questions you may have about the Calgary market!

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.Calgary Real Estate Market UpdateI want to continually educate my clients in order for them to make the best real estate decisions possible. Because of this, I have prepared a market analysis for the Calgary real estate market.As many of you may know, when homes come onto the market in Calgary they tend to sell quickly and the numbers I'm looking at prove that.Sales are up by 15-18% compared to last year. The average sale price for Calgary homes increased by 8-10% from last year.Three factors that are influencing the market here are:A strong inflow of people moving to Calgary over the last few years.Really good employment rate here in CalgaryVery tight rental market.With that being said, here's my advice to Calgary home buyers: Do your homework before you start looking for properties; know what you can afford, and hire a professional who knows what you're looking for. If you're selling a home in Calgary: Do your homework to come up with an accurate home price. You will probably need to hire a real estate agent to do this so that you can get the best price for your home, and to ensure that it does not sit on the market and lose value.Hopefully all of this information has been valuable to you. If you have any further questions about the Calgary real estate market, please give me a call or send me an email. I am always here to help!