Saskatoon real estate sales dipped modestly to 57 units this week, down just two from last week. That was enough to top sales from the same week last year...
You must have a home inspection if you plan to use the buildings on the land
Someone on my team is working with a buyer who had an interest in writing an offer on a specific home.
They HAD an interest.
My team inquired with the seller's...
Four first steps in preparing your home for sale
In a recent video, I talked about "preparation" as a foundational cornerstone to begin your home selling effort.
But, where do you start?
Here are the first...
Paperless operations increase speed and efficiency for the client
I made the move to a paperless life and business about six years ago.
At that time, what I liked most about it was that I no longer needed to think about,...
Your price is important but it's not everything - It's not even the main thing
Real estate agents often take the position that "price is everything" when marketing a home for sale.
Price is important, but it's not everything. It's...
If your agent lies to you, you've been pushed into fantasyland, not a good place to buy or sell a home
Little white lies
In a world in which lies are all too common, it's easy to overlook small white lies, puffery, and even deceitful marketing practices that...
Going up...going down...going nowhere fast
Becky and I recently stayed at a resort that I've since described as "one of the best experiences ever."
The food was fantastic. The staff was polite and...
Saskatoon real estate week in review for February 15-21, 2020 (edition #676)
Saskatoon real estate agents reported 59 firm residential sales to the multiple listing service® over the past week, up by six from the previous week...
An overview of changes to Canada's mortgage stress test
Here's a short video I produced to explain the changes to Canada's mortgage stress test that were announced on February 20, 2020, and take effect in April...
A home seller needs to "paint a beautiful picture" to sell for more
Norm shares a story of a sales exchange in a men's clothing store and how a masterful salesperson had him spend twice his budget and feel great about it....
Saskatoon real estate week in review for February 8-14, 2020 (edition #675)
Saskatoon real estate sales softened this week. When the dust had settled at the end of the week 53 firm residential sales had been reported to the multiple...
Canadian home sales see their best start to the year since 2008: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently released national sales statistics for January of 2020.
According to the report, "Home sales recorded...
My Top Three Tips for a Stress Free Possession Day
Buying a home can be a stressful experience. Possession day challenges can drive a stable person insane on a day that should be super special for you and...
Saskatoon real estate market out of the gate for 2020 and it's looking pretty strong
Here's my video update on Saskatoon's real estate activity for January 2020 based on unofficial statistics from the Saskatchewan Region Association of REALTORS...
Saskatoon real estate week in review for February 1-7, 2020 (edition #674)
Local home sales remained steady at 61 this week as the first week of February came to a close. Saskatoon real estate agents reported 61 firm residential...
Saskatoon real estate week in review for January 25-31, 2020 (edition #673)
Saskatoon real estate sales activity showed some signs of life this week as the number of homes that traded hands grew to 61, up from 52 last week. That...