For Buyers

Market conditions have never been better for buyers, but finding the right property, negotiating the best deal, and managing all the details are as complicated as ever. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a current homeowner, or a real estate investor, you need a trustworthy, knowledgable real estate professional to help you through the home buying process. You need an Executive.

Executives Versus Agents

A real estate Executive is more than an agent. An Executive is a trusted source of local information, familiar with every block of every neighborhood, and able to help you understand how and where you’d fit best. An Executive understands local market conditions, so you can make a conservative but fair offer that will get you in the right home at the right price. Above all, an Executive is a professional, with years of experience negotiating deals and managing legal and regulatory red tape. When you’re dealing with an Executive, you can relax and focus on finding the perfect home, knowing you’re in good hands.

The Perfect Home

A home is more than a number of bathrooms and bedrooms. While amenities set baselines and standards for your search, an ideal home is one that meets your needs for things that can’t be measured in bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Style, safety, history, neighborhood character, local schools, cultural resources, and how much you can reasonably afford are just a few of the factors your Executive will consider during your home search. A perfect home should stir your emotions, and an Executive will help you find the home that does just that–without letting emotions get in the way of your negotiations.

Negotiations and Financing

An Executive is an expert negotiator who knows where to start an offer, how far to push, and when to walk away. Executives can also help you understand the “hidden” costs and fees associated with the home buying process to ensure that you don’t get in over your head. Once your offer is accepted, an Executive will walk you through inspections and other contingencies, closing, underwriting, and escrow, so you can move into your new home without any worries.

I’ve included some relevant blog posts and links for your review. If you would like more information on how an Executive can help you find you dream home, please contact me.

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When are condo fees increased? by Kevin Grenier Edmonton REALTOR®

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This question came in from one of my clients, I thought you’d find the information helpful so I’ve posted it here.

“I always think of whether it is better for me to buy a house or an apartment, I mean, money-wise. As you know, the house will cost you maintenance fee, while the apartment will cost the condo fee. What do you think which is cheaper?” Helen

Hi Helen, the short answer is a condo is cheaper however the house gives you more options & more control over the expenses with no money going to a management company. Kevin

“Although I prefer to buy an apartment, I worry that the condo fee will rise up as they want, then I have no way to control it! What do you think? Will they raise the condo fee as they want? Or is there law that prevents them from doing this?” H Continue reading – When are condo fees increased? by Kevin Grenier Edmonton REALTOR®

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Market Update from the Realtor’s Assocation of Edmonton – January 4th, 2012

Market Update from the Realtor’s Assocation of Edmonton – January 4th, 2012

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The following is the monthly press release from the Realtor’s Association of Edmonton in its entirety. If you have any questions on this or would like further detailed statistics, information or analysis, contact me at www.kevingrenier.com

2011 Edmonton real estate market provides stable and healthy base for 2012

Edmonton, January 4, 2012: The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reported that the all-residential average price for real estate sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in December was up 1.7% ($316,415) from a year ago. The average price of a single family detached home was also up 2.0% to $364,803 from December 2010. Relative to last December housing prices were up overall as well. As typical for December when sales usually fall off, month over month sales were down 27% and prices dipped 1.5% as compared to the November figures.

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RBC’s Economic Outlook – Alberta

“Amid the heightened economic uncertainty spreading globally in the past several months, Alberta’s steady progress toward full recovery from the recession is

refreshing.”

Here are RBC’s forecasts for Alberta’s economy created by RBC Economics Research.

 

To view the report in its entirety click here.

 

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January 16, 2012

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The New MLS is Here Now – Search for Properties Internationally & More

I’ve just added a powerful new property search tool to my arsenal which will allow you to search for properties for sale all across the globe from wherever you are in the world.

This has been in the works for some time and involved cooperation from many different real estate boards. You asked for barrier free access to MLS listings and this is what came of that. Check it out and comment on how you feel about it below, I’d love to hear your feedback as we strive to further improve this valuable tool.

Watch the Video & then try it out at www.RealtyExecutives.com/KevinGrenier

Kevin Grenier

REALTOR®, ABR® (Accredited Buyer’s REALTOR®), SRS® (Seller Representative Specialist)

P.S. make sure you “like” my Facebook page

This e-mail is not intended to solicit anyone who is contractually represented by another REALTOR®

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