Karri Flatla & Associates - RE/MAX Real Estate Lethbridge
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Permits. Lethbridge REALTORS® have a love-hate relationship with them. We love it when they're done right. We hate it when they hold up a deal. Much like Real Property Reports, these spend-y pieces of paper should be discussed before listing your home. Development permits are required by … Continue reading...
If you buy a home in Lethbridge, your lawyer will expect you and your REALTOR® to do a 'pre-close walkthrough' before the money is released to the seller's lawyer. Contrary to popular belief, this is a local convention that is not practiced or legally required in most … Continue reading...
It's every homeowner's dream to receive multiple offers on their property, and for good reason. More than one offer can result in a higher selling price and force otherwise demanding buyers to clean up terms and conditions to favor the seller's needs. However, when the stakes are high, navigating … Continue reading...
When selling your home, it's super tempting to do what I call 'pricing in the margins.' That is, instead of pricing for lead market position, you feel the need to build 'negotiating room' into your list price. This can be a fatal mistake. This is true even in a hot market where most homes are … Continue reading...
The Lethbridge market is hot, hot, hot! However, despite excellent increase in home values over the past year, it's important to understand that in Lethbridge, some things never change. That is, if you own a luxury home, razor sharp pricing and marketing is the only correct way to find that perfect … Continue reading...
What if your best friend is a real estate agent but lives in the community two hours down the highway from you? Can you still hire her to help you buy or sell a house? Yes, technically, you can. Real estate licensing is provincial jurisdiction in Canada. That means an Alberta Realtor can … Continue reading...
After weeks or even months of sleepless nights, Closing Day has finally arrived. Yay! As a homebuyer or homeowner, much hard work and sacrifice has led up to the Big Moment when you either get keys to your dream home or you finally get paid for one! At high noon, money and keys will change hands and … Continue reading...
Last week I updated you on our crazy-hot real estate market, noting that inventory is low and Lethbridge is the hottest real estate market in Alberta right now. Finally, right? However, national headlines are scaring a lot of homebuyers into believing they will overpay for a home. While Canadian … Continue reading...
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...