Edmonton Real Estate Blog

Making your home bright and shiny is really easy so I’ve come up with a 5 ways on how you can do it.

Whether you’re selling your Edmonton home, staging it for an Open House or you want to simply make it look good, these 5 tips will definitely add more aesthetics (and financial) value to your home.

Carpe Diem! Seize the moment! Take a day off and make all these home improvement happen.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

Serge Bourgoin and Associates would like to greet its Founding Member & Senior Partner a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This Edmonton real estate specialist continues to serve Edmontonians in their real estate venture… whether it be on the buying, selling or investing side, Serge is happy to help.

May you have many more birthdays to come Serge!

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Follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

AND THE AWARDS KEEP COMING IN!

To add to the ever growing list of accomplishments, Serge Bourgoin will now be one of the few RE/MAX Realtors to receive the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.

From Elton Ash, Vice President of RE/MAX Western Canada Region: Serge Bourgoin’s tireless dedication to serving his clients, consumers and community has allowed him to achieve this high honor,

Yes! When you work with Serge, you’ll never be disappointed. Whether you’re on the buying, selling or investing side, the level of service that you will receive will be top notch.

Looking to buy or sell your Edmonton property today? Call Serge at 780-995-6520.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

JUNE IS THE MONTH YOU’RE FINALLY GETTING THAT EDMONTON HOME SOLD!

Keep that positivity going and remember to follow this guide made specially for you.

HERE ARE YOUR 13 COMMANDMENTS IN SELLING THAT EDMONTON HOME:

1. STOP DISREGARDING THE MESS
2. STOP MAKING BIG HOME MAKEOVERS
3. DO NOT OBSTRUCT NATURAL LIGHTING
4. STOP EXPECTING THAT BUYERS WILL FLOCK YOUR PROPERTY
5. NEVER USE DARK COLORS IN YOUR WALLS
6. BE OBJECTIVE, IF BUYERS REJECT, ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE
7. PLACE YOUR PETS OUT OF VIEW OR AWAY FROM THE HOME WHEN THERE’S AN OPEN HOUSE
8. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PROPERTY WHEN THERE ARE SHOWINGS
9. STOP PURCHASING NEW FIXTURES & FURNITURE
10. STOP PUTTING PERSONAL TOUCHES IN YOUR HOME
11. DON’T DISREGARD THE STORAGE SPACES, GARAGE, LAUNDRY AREA AND BASEMENT
12. STOP MAKING IMPULSIVE DECISIONS. IF YOU’RE NOT READY TO SELL, DON’T LIST ON THE EDMONTON MLS.
13. NEVER BE SCARED TO SEEK FOR ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR REALTOR.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

You read that right! Our beloved Edmonton real estate market is finally starting to stabilize.

Below are a few good indicators that shows this stabilization.

MARKET STATUS: Edmonton is still in the Buyer’s market territory, that means Edmonton homes for sale still outnumber the current Edmonton home buyers.

AVERAGE PRICE BY CATEGORY: The condo segment barely moved on a Year-to-Year basis but its still better than single family homes which is down 2.67% from May 2015.

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE: Edmonton home sellers in April enjoyed a 3.15% increase Month-to-Month, while the overall market enjoyed a modest 1.36% Year-to-Year increase from May 2015.

25 YEAR PRICE HISTORY: The 25-year annual rate of return for properties in the city of Edmonton is +5.44%.

ACTIVE & SOLD LISTINGS: Down by 11.07% in May 2015 on a Year-to-Year basis. Yikes! Some Reators are not have a good year!

ABSORPTION RATE: a whooping 78.19% were unsold, expired & terminated listings!

The figures don’t lie, its clear that the market entering a steady state. Now is the time for you to take advantage of this stability! Carpe Diem!

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

Finally, June is here!

The last month of the 2nd quarter is upon us and with this, we want to remind our awesome clients and readers 8 reasons why working with an Edmonton real estate specialist is most beneficial when buying or selling properties.

C’mon! time to put a smile to that face and find out how you can make your real estate life easier!

1. Agents help sell your present Edmonton home while searching for your next Edmonton dream home at the same time.

2. 50% of Edmonton home sellers that go FSBO (For Sale By Owner) wind up selling for a much lower price than the average.

3. Your Edmonton real estate specialist will do all the administrative work.

4. Realtors will guide you in the legal prerequisites of buying and selling an Edmonton home.

5. The Canadian law binds Realtors to serve as your fiduciary agent.

6. Has access to for sale listings that are not available to the public.

7. +15% is the added price value of homes listed by Realtors vs FSBO.

8. Realtors are masters in the art of price negotiations.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

The Edmonton real estate market just got better with this new addition to the team.

The presence of Randy Fedirchuk will help provide the much needed firepower to service the ever growing demand of Edmonton home buyers and sellers this 2016.

You can expect more homes sold and more Edmontontians become genuine homeowners with the help of Randy.

To know a little bit more about Randy:

Appreciated by his peers, friends and family for his hard work, integrity, class act, patience and honest understanding of people’s needs, Randy demonstrates enduring commitment to his clients and the services he provides.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

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1. AVOID PUTTING REPAIRS ON HOLD. FIX ‘EM ASAP!

Repairs should be done as soon as possible, don’t make the same mistake other Edmonton home sellers did when they planned for repairs ONLY AFTER they listed their homes in the MLS. That simple mistake cost them to lose a significant amount of profit. When potential home buyers started coming in, the sellers didn’t have enough time to make proper repairs, which the buyers took advantage of and hedged low-ball offers based on that mistake. Ouch!

2. AVOID AUTOMATED APPRAISALS

Never ever base your selling price on automated appraisals. There are plenty of websites offering free price estimates for home sellers, the figures they churn out are often misleading. Following them can cause your home to be mispriced way above or too low from its true fair market value. To properly determine the selling price of your home, work with the most reputable Edmonton real estate specialists.

3. AVOID A FILTHY & DISORGANIZED HOME

Make your home as neat, orderly and hygienic as quickly as possible. From the exterior: front & back lawn & roof top to the interiors: kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms & basements, all of these places should be deep cleaned! If you don’t have to do it yourself, hire professional cleaners.

4. DON’T FORGET THE CURB APPEAL

You have to make this extra special. Just like the first time you went on a date, the facade of your home should look extremely good. First impressions last, so your date, or in this case, the potential home buyer should get attracted to the property the first time s/he ever sees it.

5. AVOID WORRYING TOO MUCH

Yes, yes, selling an Edmonton home can be quite challenging, both mentally and physically but that doesn’t mean you have to stress yourself too much. The universe made Realtors to save you from all stress related to real estate. Work with your Realtor to make your life easy.

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.
For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

LOOK FOR A WORTHY COMPARISON
Pinpoint Edmonton homes that have sold in your neighborhood or city over the last 2 months that bear similarity to your Edmonton property. This is where your research skill will come in handy.

CHECK THE AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET
If you have a restricted amount if time to sell or that you are in a rush, it will be beneficial to analyze the average days on market (See Team Leading Edge Edmonton Real Estate Market Weekly Update). This info shows the average lenght of time it takes an Edmonton home to sell from beginning to end in the current market cycle.

REVIEW THE TREND LINE
You have to have a good perspective on where the Edmonton real estate market is going; up, down or sideways. A good comprehension of the trend line will tremendously help you determine a fair market value for your home.

OBTAIN ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW FROM A 2ND PARTY
Another great way to establish the fair market value of your home is to seek the help of an Edmonton real estate specialist. A competent Realtor will help you get a Comparative Market Analysis or best known as CMA. This CMA is a report that contains details such as market stats and sold & active comparables. Best part is all of these are FREE!

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.

We’re picking up momentum this April 2016! Proof of which is my newest associate, Alison Kobelak.

You can now expect more support in helping you buy, sell and invest in Edmonton real estate.

An excerpt from Alinson’s bio:

The theme of her life is people and housing! With an unwavering commitment to people and customer service and a keen mind for understanding the real estate market in Edmonton, Alison has been and will continue to be, the Realtor you can trust with all of your housing needs!

Follow me on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how I’m helping Edmonton home buyers and sellers.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out my new Edmonton MLS listings.