Karri Flatla & Associates - RE/MAX Real Estate Lethbridge
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Last week we talked about how homeowners in a red hot real estate market have a natural fear of missing out, or 'FOMO.' That is, the moment they sign and accept an offer, they start to worry that a better offer is just around the corner. Conversely, homebuyers are getting themselves worked up about … Continue reading...
Fear of missing out. Also known by the cool kids as 'FOMO.' It’s basic human nature. The moment you make a tough choice, you worry that you are giving up something better. As a homeowner contemplating a fresh offer, you may even find yourself asking, "What about those showings booked for tomorrow? … Continue reading...
Cheating in a romantic relationship rarely works out for anyone, and cheating on your real estate agent is just as naughty. Yet, in this red hot real estate market, I'm seeing a lot of cheating! That is, Lethbridge homebuyers who have already have their own agent, are messaging various other listing … Continue reading...
There is no question: the real estate freight train is speeding down the track and it seems to be picking up velocity as 2021 wears on. However, it's always important to deep dive into the numbers and understand individual market segments. With over 100,000 people in Lethbridge now, and dozens of … Continue reading...
What does it look like 'in real life' when we promise a homeowner we will stage their home for a quick sale? While it's not quite as snap-your-fingers as what you see on a 30-minute TV show, there is some magic involved. Lucky for you, you don't have to figure any of this out yourself. Just … Continue reading...
Real estate fever has arrived in Lethbridge. After years and years of a sluggish market, shrinking inventory feels like sweet relief for many homeowners. However, the idea that 'everything is selling' is a dangerous one. The majority of homes we show each week are simply not well prepared. This is a … Continue reading...
As the market heats up in Lethbridge, aspirational pricing is creeping back into real estate conversation. Sold signs are going up everywhere. Headlines are buzzing about historically low interest rates. Cabin fever is palpable as people grow restless with continuous health restrictions and … Continue reading...
As a service provider, real estate or otherwise, your job is so much more than taking and filling orders. Your job is to be a problem-seeking missile. It is never up to the client to diagnose problems and solve them. It's up to you! That's where your value ($$) lives. Unfortunately, it remains too … Continue reading...
I don't know exactly how it happened, but over time, REALTORS® and their clients stopped paying much attention to real estate paperwork. It's not that we don't do it anymore. In fact there is more paperwork required for a purchase or sale than ever before in this industry. The problem now is that no … Continue reading...
You may have noticed that many of the homes for sale in Lethbridge are vacant. This has been the case for as long as I can remember, and so I've seen a lot of problems repeat themselves in my real estate travels. It's counterintuitive, but an empty home doesn't show as well as one that is being … Continue reading...