Improve sale time

When listing your home, ask us for the average sale time in your neighbourhood.

Speed up the time it takes to attract a buyer

Three factors will affect the actual marketing time on your home:

Most importantly, the price of your home must be in tune with what is currently selling in your neighbourhood. Don’t price your home on what is currently For Sale. They may sit on the market for 3-4 months.
Your home should sell and clear the Calgary market within five weeks of being listed.
In some cases it does not happen quite like that, but your Realtor should explain why and provide you with proof to back up their word if it is not selling.

First impressions are a key factor in selling your home.
Curb appeal will set the mood for the potential buyers.
Be sure the yard is tidy and maintained.
If there is junk scattered and dog droppings all over the place the buyers can get turned off before they even walk in the door.
Upon their entry, are they going to get hit by a smell that will knock them out, or will your home have a nice comfortable scent that is welcoming? We have found that vanilla is the most pleasing in a home because it carries a scent of home fresh baking.
Be sure the garbage and compost is being emptied regularly during the sale process.
Pack up clutter from shelves, closets and around the home. The more organized and clean, the bigger the home will appear to the buyer.
If your home is somewhat dated, spend a little time and money to make it look more up to date. You can do this by simply painting some rooms and changing the light fixtures, closet/cupboard door handles etc.
Modern looking light fixtures can be as low as $10.00 each and a can of paint will be $25.00. There are lot of things you can do to prepare your home for a sale.

Possession day will also determine how long your home will sit on the market.
If you are wanting a possession day that is four months down the road, it may deter someone who is needing something in the next month. Even though you may be willing to take a 30 day possession, the buyer may skip your home thinking that you need that four months.