At the last Real Estate Convention I attended, we ended up on the topic of "what crazy things REALTORS do for their clients". After laughing for hours, I thought that it might make a good blog topic. Below is a small selection of the crazy things I've done for my buyers and sellers. 1. When buying a large franchise restaurant in Drumheller, we heard the day before closing that the exterior ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on May 19, 2011
The spring market is hot. Last week as the weather heated up and the snow melted, we had 3 offers accepted on Friday and one on Saturday. Amazing what a spring market can bring. Buyers and Appraisers still seem to be holding prices down, even as buyers get excited for the spring market. In my estimation, the Calgary Commercial Market Values (and the surrounding markets of Strathmore, Drumheller, ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on May 12, 2011
On February 10th, 2011, I attended the RECA (Real Estate Council of Alberta) Town Hall Meeting regarding Commercial Issues, Trends, etc in the marketplace. RECA is the body that governs Real Estate Associates in Alberta. There were just over 30 Commercial Associates and Brokers in the room, and 3 representatives from RECA. It was very clear from the tone in the room that the Commercial Practitioners ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on May 5, 2011
Bob had a listing and I was the realtor who brought him a buyer. Bob stands out because he is very prompt with responding to questions, phone calls or emails, etc. which is very much appreciated. His biggest strength is his communication skills and how easy it is to access him through text, email, and phone. He has good negotiation skills and I can’t think of anything that he needs to ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on April 28, 2011
There are three ways to determine the value of anything, and each plays a part in property appraisal. Comparison Approach The most widely-used and accepted in residential practice is the sales comparison approach. This approach bases its opinion of value on what similar properties in the vicinity have sold for recently, with appropriate adjustments for time, acreage, living area, amenities ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on April 21, 2011
The Canadian Real Estate Association recently released the GPS location based REALTOR.ca mobile application for Apple iPhone. REALTOR.ca is the most visited real estate website in Canada, listing on average some 350,000 properties at any time. “This free application brings Apple iPhone users the features and functionality of the REALTOR.ca website, as well as some interesting device-specific ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on April 7, 2011
Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your central air conditioning system. It is best to remember your air conditioner two times per year. 1. In the fall well before the first snowfall. 2. In the spring a month before the cooling season. Here are some tips for maintaining your Heating and Cooling system: *Consider buying an Air Conditioning Cover (or a BBQ cover ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on March 24, 2011
I’ve been working with Bob Sheddy for over 7 years and he’s helped me with many sales and lease transactions over the years. There is nothing that I can think of that could make Bob better agent! He’s perfect. I’m very very happy with him. He’s optimistic and couldn’t ask for anything more. He always has the time for me. Bob’s ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on March 17, 2011
"Wednesday is quart sealer night," someone said. That didn’t seem to make much sense at first but as we walked into the Last Chance Saloon in the Rosedeer Hotel we saw a couple dozen people drinking been from quart sealers the kind you would normally use to make dill pickles. Fred & Alisa Dayman own and operate the hotel in the tiny community of Wayne, Alberta a place which ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on March 15, 2011
Ted Carter, from Calgary, explains how he found, and restored this priceless jem, which you will find in the Last Chance Saloon, in Wayne Alberta.
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THE BAND BOX IN THE EARLY FORTIES, THE AMERICAN WURLITZER COMPANY INTRODUCED THE “BAND BOX” TO THEIR BUSINESS, THE UNIT CONSISTED OF A SMALL STAGE AND SEVEN SMALL ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED BAND MEMBERS. ...
Posted by Bob Sheddy
on March 10, 2011