Kelly's Articles and Market Updates

Property owners contemplating selling are often faced with important dilemmas: (a). Should we renovate or sell as-is? (b). If yes to (a), then exactly what scopes should we renovate and how? Below is my series of important steps, considerations, and advice to help Sellers navigate successful and rewarding renovating decisions:   (1). If considering renovating for the purpose of selling, one ...

When listing and selling any type of property, there are many key proactive steps for Sellers that effectively maximize Buyer response and overall market value potential. Below is Kelly Grant's general list of thirty considerations Sellers are advised to ‘check off’ in preparation for viewings and turnover:   (1). Consult your REALTOR® for professional advice on showing marketability, viewi ...

When buying a home with an older sewer line, the risk of line damage increases in proportion to its age. This is why inspecting the sewer line is important for older homes and / or when advised by a licensed home inspector, noting this is usually a specialized service over and above what most, but not all, home inspectors will usually offer homebuyers as part of their scope. Kelly Grant's t ...

Prior to or upon listing a property for sale, Sellers will very often undertake cosmetic and functional upgrades while neglecting to take key (and often easy) steps to protect the safety of Buyers during showings. Buyer safety during viewings may be the very highest factor affecting market value potential (i.e. above location; above structure size and lot size; above upgrades; above spectacula ...

Back in 2013, the City of Edmonton first announced the final stages of their proposed “On-street Bike Routes 2013”. These routes (and new ones being proposed) continue to the present. Ongoing feedback from Edmonton citizens to the City is being encouraged as a result of the implications these bike lanes will have not only to motorists but also on property owners along the proposed bike routes ...

When undertaking any kind of major renovation project, it can be a daunting task. More than just allowing for the high cost of renovating, the property owner must also guard against a myriad of other construction risks that can develop. This article summarizes Kelly Grant's top 10 implementation steps to mitigate these risks to help ensure your shower renovation / tiling shower project procee ...

There has been news coverage over the past few years about auction houses selling real estate, particularly in the United States and Europe. Several auction houses operate in Canada and make claims about their services, but are their claims justified? Most Buyers and Sellers of auctioned real estate may not be aware of the risks associated with these auctions vs. hiring a full-service REALTO ...

Regardless of what City or Municipality we live in, many of us take for granted the names of our communities, streets, parks, schools, etc. and may presume these names might have always been in place ever since they were first created and as a result could never really be changed again in the future. Taking the great City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada as an example, did you know many original ...

The Government of Canada and the Canadian Real Estate Association have recently published a Homebuyers' Road Map Guide to assist Buyers with one of their most important life decisions - buying property. Below is an outline of sections included: < Open link to view the Government of Canada's Homebuyers' Road Map Guide > (*) Various ways how REALTORS® help Buyers through the buying process ( ...

To find and purchase your next dream home or property, there are many steps taken with your Buyer REALTOR® to complete your journey. The journey length varies with the Buyer – for some Buyers it can take only a few days, while for other Buyers their successful purchase can come only after several years of hard work. What can surprise many Buyers is the importance of their buying requirements ...