Does saving money on commission actually end up putting more money in the Seller’s pocket? You have to believe in the old adage “you get what you pay for’. Last year in Red Deer, there were 2 companies offering Sellers some type of discount on their services or a number of “packages” involving the Seller doing a certain amount of work while the listing company ...
Posted by Richard Pochylko
on February 5, 2010
Now there's a question I hear everyday! Surprisingly lately the answer has been yes. First half of Feb (according to the Red Deer Real Estate Board stats) show that sales for the month are already equal to sales for the entire month of January, (62 properties in Jan - 62 in first half of Feb.)
This doesn't mean prices are going up, but it does mean that people have confidence enough in the future ...
Posted by Richard Pochylko
on April 9, 2009
It has been brought to my attention that someone thought I was questioning people's Patriotism by stating "so be a good Canadian and buy a Home"... in my last blog. Well if you're thinking of patriotism in the manner of our soldiers abroad...you are stretching things a bit far, but if you mean "what can I do to help my country"...then maybe you're right.
No doubt these are scary economic times. ...
Posted by Richard Pochylko
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 9, 2009