Should you replace your old furnace when you are selling your home?

People often want to know what the secret is to selling a their property, or what they can do to get more money or an easier sale. I am a successful realtor in Edmonton, Alberta as well as an active house flipper. I currently have a flip house for sale that was finished absolutely beautifully, unfortunately it has an old loud furnace that is turning buyers away. I took feedback from 20+ showing before I decided I would replace the furnace.

I called many agents back and told them I am replacing the furnace this week and several of them decided to come back for a second showing. I am now at the stage where an offer is coming in and the property will be sold.

Yes is the answer, you…

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Flipping Houses in Edmonton

As many of you know, I started a flipping business in Edmonton, Alberta last year and I wanted to write a quick article on what to look for in a home if you want to flip and make a good profit. 

First and foremost you absolutely need to get the right team together. Your realtor will be your best friend, if you find a realtor that actually knows about house flipping they will be able to present you with what you should pay for a house, the approximate cost of renovations, what the closing costs will be, and then what it would be worth once complete. Most realtors will not have a clue how to put these numbers together especially if they have never flipped a property. I myself have flipped a ton of properties and can pick these…

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13111 121 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Gutted and renovated from top to bottom. This 4 bedroom home has new high end laminate flooring, new paint, mostly new drywall, new baseboard, 2 new bathrooms and much more. The main floor is design is open concept and has a brand new dream kitchen with a massive island looking over the living room, perfect for entertaining. The light fixtures are all new with led lighting throughout most of the home. Massive windows allow for tons of sunshine to enter freely into this warm home. Main floor bath has a new toilet, tub, and DOUBLE sink with custom tile to the ceiling. Basement has a SEPARATE ENTRANCE with a kitchen, 2 large bedrooms and a brand new full bath. Backyard is…

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I just finished uploading this Duplex for sale, 11421 82 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Beautifully finished brand new half duplex close to all ammenities! This newly finished unit has an open concept main floor design with island kitchen and quality fixtures. Gas fireplace on main floor and large living room. Basement is fully finished with a full bathroom, large living room and a large bedroom. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms and a large master suite with an ensuite bath and large walk in closet. New fencing, laminate flooring throughout, a single car garage and lots of storage space complete this perfect unit. Total of 4 bedrooms and fully finished basement in this price range is rare! Laminate on all floors

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You’ve probably seen signs around the area for Open Houses. You may have even attended a few. These are open invitations for potential buyers to drop by on a certain day and time, to check out the property and get more information.

When you’re listing your home for sale, you might wonder whether you’ll need to have an Open House.

To answer that question, you’ll need to consider the pros and cons. Planning and hosting an open house isn’t as easy as it may seem. There’s a lot of preparation involved. In addition, you’ll likely spend hours making your property look its best and you’ll need to be away from your home for a good part of that day.

That being said, an Open House has many advantages. 

  • It helps showcase features of your property that may…

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90% of exposures to poisons occur inside the home. Almost all are preventable, if you follow some simple guidelines.

  • Look for the poison label on products you buy. Visually, it’s a skull and cross bones, often (but not always) with the word POISON above it.
  • Don’t make assumptions. Sometimes a seemingly innocuous product, like a shampoo, can contain poison or other ingredients which are harmful if swallowed.
  • Avoid mixing different cleaning products together. When chemicals are combined, they change. Combining some cleaning products can even create toxic fumes.
  • Keep all medication, even the non-prescription kind, out of reach of children. Never leave medicine on the bathroom…

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