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With beautiful prairie landscapes and tons of space to stretch and grow, the buying interest for Saskatchewan acreages is certainly very healthy. This could mean great news for those who may be looking to sell an acreage in Saskatchewan. But it’s still important to note the distinct differences between selling rural property and selling a home in the city. 

 

Selling an Acreage vs. Selling a Home

No matter whether you’re selling an acreage or selling a home in the city, the results you can expect to see will be influenced by the same factors as with all residential real estate. This includes the current state of the real estate market, home characteristics, and price. All of these factors contribute to the success of a residential real…

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It's your lucky day—your home for sale has an offer! Sure, it's conditional on the sale of the buyer's property, but if you accept it, the property is sold, right? Well...try not to get too enthusiastic just yet. Let's delve a little deeper into the "Sale of Property" condition and what it means for you as a seller.

What is a Condition?

Any time you accept an offer with conditions, it essentially means that your home is almost sold. Basically, you need to first see if you, as the seller, or the buyer, are able to fulfill certain requirements in the agreed-upon time period before you make it official. Common home sale conditions include home inspections, securing financing, obtaining a satisfactory property information disclosure, or, in this…

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Whether you’re planning on buying a home or selling your property, staying up to date on your local real estate market is essential in any housing transaction. And I’m not just talking about watching for other new listings and recent sales in the neighbourhood. While those are important market indicators to watch, more pertinent data that can give you a clearer picture of current trends can actually be found in market statistics released in reports every month.

Reading these statistics, however, can feel a bit like reading an astrophysics equation if you’re not sure what they mean. It may seem like a jumble of words and numbers that you know are supposed to make sense...but they don’t. Luckily, you don’t need to understand them all. And the few…

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Saskatchewan, one of the first steps taken in the real estate industry was to eliminate open houses throughout the province. After all, the whole idea was to bring groups of potential buyers together into one space! And with the world moving to contactless options wherever possible, we knew that we had to do our part to re-evaluate what our open houses look like in order to keep both our home buyers and sellers as safe as possible.

Open Houses in Saskatchewan During COVID-19

The Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association (SRA) announced this week that the ban on open houses in the province was being lifted. This doesn’t mean that it’s back to business as usual, though. Just as we have changed the way we work to offer safe…

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If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, there’s a good chance you’ve been making plans for some renovations that will attract buyers to your home. When it comes to the value of a potential property in a buyer’s mind, simple upgrades and repairs can go a long way; especially in the kitchen! Here’s what’s trending in kitchen renovations right now:

Colourful Cabinets

Gone are the days of pearly white cabinets that are in constant need of a wipe down. Instead, what we are seeing is a rising trend of cabinets being refinished with a colourful coat of paint to add a pop of contrast to the space, especially when partnered with white tile backsplashes and lighter-toned countertops. 

To make this simple shift in your kitchen, start by…

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Real estate is one of those industries that seemingly comes with its own language; full of unfamiliar terms and definitions that can make the process of selling your home quite stressful. But there’s no need to sweat—you’re not alone! You’re just one of thousands of confused home sellers anxiously Googling “what does contingent mean in real estate” on a Saturday night. And unless you’re experienced in real estate, no one is expecting you to know! That’s why we REALTORS® are here to guide you and educate you through the process. And that includes teaching you the terms you may encounter in the journey to selling your home, like these:

Appraisal

An appraisal is the process of assessing your home’s fair market value based on its condition,…

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Even if you’re not planning to sell your home right away, updating and maintaining your home shows you take pride in owning it.

Clean the exterior. Dirt, grime, and cobwebs can accumulate on your home’s exterior. Use a pressure washer to remove the buildup and give your home a fresh look.  Wash the windows inside and out, clean gutters and doors – including your garage door.

Paint. Painting is a great way to boost your homes curb appeal.  Update your home with a coat or two of the same colour or choose a new shade.  If you choose to pant the same color you can scrape a small swatch of paint to take to the paint store to have it matched.  Also paint your doors and trim in a complimentary shade. Don’t forget to prep the surface area before you start…

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