What is a Buyer’s Agent?

What is a Buyer’s Agent?

Clarification of term: “Buyer’s Agent” in Calgary, Canada Almost an unknown term a decade ago, Buyer Agency has today become a common practice among real estate professionals nationwide. Ongoing consumer pressure to separate the simultaneous representation of both the buyer and the seller caused major changes to the structure of the real estate industry. According […]

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers in Calgary

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers in Calgary

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers According to the National Association of REALTORS®, each year more than 40% of all homes are purchased by first-time buyers ——————————————————————————– Here are 10 tips to make your first purchase a good experience: Save. You’ll need money for a down payment, closing costs, moving, and other expenses. Put off […]

MLS Real Estate Facts

MLS Real Estate Facts

MLS Facts – Know the facts when listing a home: ____________________ FACT: Less than 7% of listing agents actually sell the homes they list. Why? Because they put it on the MLS and attract thousands of buyer agents. You now can get the Exposure of the MLS. ____________________ FACT: Eighty-Seven percent of homebuyers use a […]

Frequently Asked Questions, Calgary FlatFee495.com

Frequently Asked Questions, Calgary FlatFee495.com

Q. What is the most effective way to sell a home? A. Despite extensive real estate advertising in newspapers, magazines and on television, listing a property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) delivers the most highly concentrated exposure and the best results. 80% to 85% of all homes are sold through the MLS. ——————————————————————————– Q. […]