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Welcome to my site. As a REALTOR for RE/MAX Mountain View and a member of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), The Alberta Association of REALTORs (AREA) and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) I want to uphold the highest standard for real estate agents in Calgary. You can read all of my Google Reviews here https://goo.gl/maps/wU3cqRT4BJ62
Feel free to look around this site. My goal in building this Calgary real estate information site was to give people a place to access a variety of Calgary real estate resources and tools. Links in the header of the site take you to valuable information that you can put to work right now to help you buy a home or sell your home. If you are looking for a Calgary REALTOR, please keep me in mind when you need an agent. I am here to help. You can call me direct at 403-660-6239 
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As your buyer's representative, I will devise a focused search plan with you and we will do a very thorough study of the homes that interest you. Along the way, I will teach you what I know about homes and what you should be looking for when making a purchase. As your representative in the market, I work with you and on your behalf to purchase a quality home that will bring your many years of worry free living. You can see what some of my clients have said about how I have helped them with their home purchase here
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When is the best time to sell?
Should you wait for the market to improve?
If you are selling a home and buying another, you don't have to worry about playing the market. You may end up selling your existing home for a 'lower price, But you will buy the next home at a lower price and if you are moving to a higher priced home you will, most likely, end up saving money over buying in a hot market ( Sellers Market).
What are Buyer's and seller's markets?
It's called a 'seller's market when there are many people looking to buy a home but very few for sale. It's called a 'buyer's market' when there are many homes for sale and only a few people buying them. When property sales are slow and there are many homes on the market the impression is that this is not a good market to participate in, but a buyers' market is a great market t be buying a home in. There will be downward pressure on prices and lots of homes to choose from.
Should you wait until Spring to sell your house? Winter sales do tend to be slower and spring sales are more brisk. There is also less competition because there are fewer homes for sale during the winter months. If you need to sell fast, speak to a REALTOR. He or She can help establish a price and make your home more attractive in a slower market without making you look desperate to sell.
If you are selling a home and buying another, you don't have to worry about playing the market. You may end up selling your existing home for a 'lower price, But you will buy the next home at a lower price and if you are moving to a higher priced home you will, most likely, end up saving money over buying in a hot market ( Sellers Market).
What are Buyer's and seller's markets?
It's called a 'seller's market when there are many people looking to buy a home but very few for sale. It's called a 'buyer's market' when there are many homes for sale and only a few people buying them. When property sales are slow and there are many homes on the market the impression is that this is not a good market to participate in, but a buyers' market is a great market t be buying a home in. There will be downward pressure on prices and lots of homes to choose from.
Should you wait until Spring to sell your house? Winter sales do tend to be slower and spring sales are more brisk. There is also less competition because there are fewer homes for sale during the winter months. If you need to sell fast, speak to a REALTOR. He or She can help establish a price and make your home more attractive in a slower market without making you look desperate to sell.
What type of home should I buy?
By now, I'm sure you already have a good idea of the type of home that is right for you. Here's a quick overview of home types
Single-family detached: This type of home is not attached to the home next door. Styles range from a bungalow, to 5 level split. I have created a page of home types here
Semi-detached: These are two houses sharing a common wall. Typically, they are less expensive than a detached home. They can also come as types described in the single family detached
Duplex: A building with separate homes for two families. Typically, duplex homes in Calgary are side by side homes sharing a common wall.
Town house: Also known as row houses. This is a number of homes with a common style joined in a row. They share walls on both sides with the exception of the end units.
Apartment: There are both low rise and high rise apartments. Low rise apartments typically are 5 stories or less and are, most often, wood structures with concrete foundations. Parking is either out doors or heated underground. High Rise apartments are tall, many story buildings made from concrete and steel. In Calgary, these buildings have heated, underground parking.
Single-family detached: This type of home is not attached to the home next door. Styles range from a bungalow, to 5 level split. I have created a page of home types here
Semi-detached: These are two houses sharing a common wall. Typically, they are less expensive than a detached home. They can also come as types described in the single family detached
Duplex: A building with separate homes for two families. Typically, duplex homes in Calgary are side by side homes sharing a common wall.
Town house: Also known as row houses. This is a number of homes with a common style joined in a row. They share walls on both sides with the exception of the end units.
Apartment: There are both low rise and high rise apartments. Low rise apartments typically are 5 stories or less and are, most often, wood structures with concrete foundations. Parking is either out doors or heated underground. High Rise apartments are tall, many story buildings made from concrete and steel. In Calgary, these buildings have heated, underground parking.
What should I look for in a new home?
Typically, home buyers look for an improvement in their standard of living when they move. For example, if you moving out of a two-bedroom apartment, then your new home should have at least 3 bedrooms, and probably a 2nd bathroom. REALTORS® call these features that you must have, needs. Features you would like to have are called wants. Your house hunting strategy should be to find a home within your price range that has your needs, and as many of your wants as possible. To help you with this, here is your Dream Home Checklist
RE/MAX Jim Perks
101, 110 Country Hills Landing NW
Calgary, AB T3K 5P3
(403) 660-6239
RE/MAX Real Estate Mountain View
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101, 110 Country Hills Landing NW
Calgary, AB T3K 5P3
(403) 660-6239
RE/MAX Real Estate Mountain View
Each office independently owned and operated
Privacy Policy