PDS is an acronym coined by David Knox for "Pricing Denial Syndrome".
This syndrome afflicts some sellers and possibly some agents and the signs are:
Denial (“It’s not the price.”)
Minimization (“It’s not that overpriced.”)
Blame (“You’re not marketing it enough.”)
Justification (“We need the money.”)
Bargaining (“What ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 15, 2010
Common questions we get as REALTORS often surround the deposit. The deposit that accompanies an offer to purchase can be one of the most crucial pieces of the contract, as well as one of the most confusing for some buyers and sellers.
How much do I need for a deposit?
When it comes to an offer there are two competing sides, one that wants as big of a deposit as possible, and the other wants ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 29, 2010
Take a look at this link of the videos for the Government's Action Plan. It includes information regarding Home Buyer's Incentives!
http://plandaction.gc.ca
Now is a great time to buy, let's take advantage of these incentives.
If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, please contact me (Tara Devereaux) on my cell at 403-588-6444.
-Tara Devereaux
Posted by Tara Devereaux
on October 1, 2009
If you have questions regarding home ownership we have answers.
Join us Monday September 14th, 6:30 pm at Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. We will be walking through the ins and outs of home buying and answering questions. Space is limited, reserve yours by calling (403) 346-0021 or contacting our Century 21 Advantage team of buyer specialists and presenters:
Tony Saysana
Christine ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 9, 2009
Learn the important steps to buying in today’s market!
Are you looking to buy your first home, but are confused with the buying process? Do you know whether or not you qualify? If you have these questions or more we have the answers, and it’s free!
Guest Speakers Include: Mortgage Broker, with Regional Mortgage Lawyer, with Johnston Ming Manning LLP Home inspector, from ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 28, 2009
Join the Century 21 Advantage home buying team Monday September 14th to learn how you can buy a home with confidence.
If you have always wanted to know how to get out of renting and into your first home, or perhaps you haven't made a move for a number of years this is for you.
Find out the ins and outs of negotiating an offer to purchase, why you need use a lawyer and what they do, what does the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 13, 2009
Weekly Sales numbers in Red Deer, AB. jump 30% from the previous week.
Weekly Stats
# Listings
# Sales
Dec.29/08-Jan. 4/09
14
7
Jan. 5-Jan. 11
47
11
Jan. 12-Jan. 18
69
7
Jan. 19-Jan. 25
63
23
Jan. 25-Feb. 01
67
21
Feb. 2-Feb. 8
90
27
Feb. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 18, 2009
Why is it in a buyers market, buyers are reluctant to buy? And in a sellers market when it was the most difficult time to buy value in Real Estate they were buying like crazy! No one can predict when the market has hit the bottom, but people who buy during a buyers market are smart! They make a decision by asking themselves "has the market dropped enough to make this a good purchase?" The answer to ...
Posted by Janice Resch
on February 18, 2009
The results of the survey are in. Last week I asked the question should you buy now. The consensus was that now was a good time to buy, and if you could you would. Here is the break Down:
1) Which best describes your real estate outlook?
I bought recently, no plans to move 22.2% I would buy if I knew this was the bottom 33.3% I would buy if I could sell my home 33.3%
I ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 9, 2009
Although I believe my knowledge covers all(!), I will limit it to Red Deer Real Estate for this blog. The market is not as volatile as the media would have you believe. Sellers are not dropping their prices rapidly and buyers are searching for their interpretation of value...this is how the market works almost all the time.
First question: Should I buy now? Answer: If not now...when? Everyone ...
Posted by Richard Pochylko
on February 6, 2009