Since we likely won’t be venturing too far from home this summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, it’s the perfect time to go house shopping in Edmonton!

With tons of new homes on the market and more free time on your hands to scope out new properties, you’ll be able to find your dream home for a great price.

In this blog post, I touch on the advantages for home buyers in the Edmonton real estate market and I give some tips to those who are selling their homes right now. 

Advantages For Homebuyers 

Low-Interest Rates 

For many people, buying a home is the largest expense they’ll ever make in their lives. So, it can be difficult to know when to commit to starting your buying journey. 

If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, now is the time to take advantage of the record low-interest rates available.

Want to find out your true affordability?  Don’t just use the online mortgage calculators.  Let me set you up with a great mortgage specialist at your bank (who only deals in mortgages), or a mortgage broker that can shop you around to find the best individual rate and term specifically for you.  

Great Selection of Homes 

With a flood of new properties hitting the market, searching for that place you'll soon call home is easier than ever!

Right now, Edmonton home buyers have the advantage of looking at a great selection of properties for sale in our city. Who knows? You might even find the perfect home in your dream neighborhood! 

Tips for Home Sellers  

Curb Appeal 

One of the most important things to do when selling a home in a competitive market is to try and make your home stand out from the rest. An easy way to do this is to make the outside of your home look pristine. 

Before putting your house on the market, give your front yard a little TLC. Try pulling out some of those weeds, mowing your lawn, planting some flowers, or power washing your siding. 

Another great tip to brighten up your home’s curb appeal on a budget is to update your front door with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware. 

Eliminate Clutter 

In a crowded market, you want your home to appeal to as many buyers as possible. Buyers may not have the same style or taste as you, so it’s important to make the inside of your home as generic and simplistic as possible. 

You can de-personalize your home by removing clutter and decorative items, taking down family photos, and painting the walls in neutral colours. Let your home be a blank canvas for a buyer to transform into their dream home!

Are you looking to buy or sell a home in the Edmonton area? Contact me (Jeneen Marchant, Re/Max Real Estate) by phone: (780) 904-4240 or by email: jeneens@remax.net.

Hi, I'm Jeneen Marchant!

I’m here to help you find you during your next Real Estate transaction.

Home ownership is a beautiful thing and I love seeing my buyers happily opening the door to their new home on possession day. I also get great satisfaction from helping my sellers get the best price possible for their home when it is time to move on to another property.