Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover there is serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet!

Fortunately, there are things you can do to help get the home you want, even in a highly competitive market. Here are just a few ideas:

  • Only view a few ideal properties at a time. If you see too many, and thus spread yourself too thin, you risk homes slipping through your fingers.
  • Be realistic about price. Focus on finding a great home that you can afford, rather than trying to find a bargain.
  • Consider homes that need some work. They get less interest than perfectly staged properties, yet can turn out to be a dream home.
  • Be prepared to make an offer with as few…

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 10815 136 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Fully gutted and renovated!! This Single floor 4 bedroom home has been renovated to the max with a totally new open concept floor plan and high end material. All new high end berkley doors, high end laminate, New light fixtures, drywall, electrical decora and all switches. Other renovations include new exterior paint, doors, trim, Shingles, furnace, baseboards,fixtures, door handles, closets, tile, california knockdown ceilings, pot lights, and much more. The Brand new kitchen is open concept to a huge living room and boast stainless steel appliances, Granite countertops, massive island and a beautiful custom mosaic tile backsplash. The main bathroom has a huge…

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Decorative moulding is one of the most eye-catching ways to upgrade a room. You’re probably accustomed to seeing standard baseboard moulding installed where your floor meets the wall. But, there are many other types. For example: 

  • Crown moulding for ceilings.
  • Panel moulding for a southern colonial look.
  • Chair rail moulding, which is very distinctive on walls.
  • Apron moulding for window sills.
  • Entablature moulding for above doorways.

Decorative moulding comes in a dizzying array of styles. Interior designers recommend taking home samples, just as you would take paint swatches, to test out ideas.

In addition to style choices, you also need to select the material you prefer. Moulding can be made of wood, plaster, laminate,…

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When you list your home for sale, you want as many buyers as possible to find out about it. So consider how many friends, neighbours and work colleagues you have. Then think about how many people they know.

The number is likely in the hundreds. One of those people could be looking for a property just like yours.

That’s why getting your friends to spread the word about your listing is so effective. How do you do that?

One strategy is to have a moving party. This gives you an opportunity to ask your friends, as a group, to tell others about your listing.

You can also encourage your friends to bring a guest who is currently in the market for a new home.

Another good idea is to put a profile of your listing on Facebook. This is the fastest and…

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I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 11950 145 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Beautiful and Big! This renovated townhouse is huge and has a single attached garage and tons of renovations! New stainless steel appliances, New furnace, new hot water tank are just a few of the upgrades. Open concept design, large master bedroom and a fully finished basement top it off as a complete package!

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 8703 16 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Gutted and renovated! This property has been totally redone, new flooring, baseboards, paint, basement and more. Newer shingles and furnace. Property was finished high end! Basement has a nanny suite with a new kitchen, one bedroom and a den. Basement bathroom as been totally redone. The basement is super warm with in-floor heating making it comfortable for anyone living there. Master bedroom has an ensuite.Great neighbourhood, location and property.

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