BAP site syndication http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:36:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/images/M_images/ http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca BAP site syndication http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/do-you-need-to-sell-your-lethbridge-home-fast-by-lethbridge-real-estate-expert-courtney-atkinson.html Sometimes things change and you find that you need to sell your Lethbridge house and you need to sell it now. It could be that you need to move away with your job or that you want to move overseas or that you just cannot afford to continue living in your Lethbridge home. Here at Courtney Atkinson we know that there are many reasons why sellers might need to sell their Lethbridge homes and we can help you to do this. It can be frightening, faced with a sudden need to sell your home in Lethbridge given the current fluctuating state of the housing market. You might be worried that selling your house in Lethbridge could take months or that by selling quickly you will have to seriously reduce your asking price. First of all, if you register as a seller with us we will send you a free report on how to sell your Lethbridge property fast. We are experts in Lethbridge Real Estate and as well as providing you with this information, there are many other services we can provide you with. We have a list of property investors who are actively looking at buying properties for sale in Lethbridge and we send them weekly briefings of the houses for sale in Lethbridge. We can put your Lethbridge property on that list. These are guaranteed investors who know what they are looking for and who are always on the lookout to expand their Lethbridge properties. Plus we will inspect your property for sale in Lethbridge and provide you with an accurate market price for your home based on current selling conditions in the Lethbridge Real Estate market and based on recent sales of comparable properties in your neighbourhood. We will advise you as to the best price to achieve a quick sale and also how to present your house for sale in Lethbridge for a fast, yet profitable sale. There is a lot of property for sale in Lethbridge and having a real estate professional on your team can help you to navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home in Lethbridge. Call me at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca to discuss Lethbridge real estate and I will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Or, if you would like instant access to information about buying, selling, or building a home in Lethbridge, including Lethbridge real estate values and more, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Lethbridge real estate (http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/) or simply contact us using the form below. Blog - Buyer Info Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:18 +0100 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/do-you-need-to-sell-your-lethbridge-home-fast-by-lethbridge-real-estate-expert-courtney-atkinson.html http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/5-simple-and-easy-tips-to-buying-real-estate-in-by-experienced-agent-courtney-atkinson-2.html For some buyers, buying a home is a stressful process. For others, it's a fun and exciting process of choosing their dream home. As part of our services, we'll help you determine the must haves for your new home. For now, I'll give you 5 simple and easy tips to buying real estate in to help you make the process smoother and more enjoyable.Tip#1 Create a ìDreamî ListCreate a list of everything you want in a house. What do you want the garden to look like? What kind of kitchen counter tops do you want? What kind of neighborhood? What kind of feel do you want?Have your ideal home in mind when you go out home searching. Know which criteria youíre absolutely set on, and which youíre willing to compromise. Also be willing to be surprised by houses that you like, which you werenít expecting.Tip #2 Understand the Whole ProcessUnderstand the whole process, from beginning to end. This will help take pressure off your shoulders, so you can enjoy the process more.Tip #3 Know Your Mortgage OptionsThere are tons of different mortgage options available. Do your research beforehand so you know exactly which options are available to you.Tip #4 Get to Know Your NeighborhoodOne of the important yet often overlooked areas of buying a home is the neighborhood. Itís important to know what kind of neighbors you have, whether or not thereís schools, playgrounds, shopping malls, groceries and the like in the area.Itís also important to know the crime rate in the area as well as whether or not thereís a neighborhood watch.Tip #5 Personalize Your Relationship with the SellerOften times having a personalized relationship with the seller will help you close the deal. That isnít to say become friends with the seller, but if the seller feels like youíll really take care of their future home, theyíre more likely to be willing to sell for a lower price.These 5 tips should make your home buying experience both smoother and more enjoyable. There is a lot of property for sale in Lethbridge and having a real estate professional on your team can help you to navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home in Lethbridge. Call me at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca (mailto:info@courtneyatkinson.ca) to discuss Lethbridge real estate or Lethbridge land for sale and I will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Or, if you would like instant access to information about buying, selling, or building a home in Lethbridge, including Lethbridge real estate values and more, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Lethbridge real estate (http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/) at http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca (http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/) or contact us using the form below. Blog - Buyer Info Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:38:14 +0100 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/5-simple-and-easy-tips-to-buying-real-estate-in-by-experienced-agent-courtney-atkinson-2.html http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/5-simple-and-easy-tips-to-buying-real-estate-in-by-experienced-agent-courtney-atkinson.html For some buyers, buying a home is a stressful process. For others, it's a fun and exciting process of choosing their dream home. As part of our services, we'll help you determine the must haves for your new home. I'll give you 5 simple and easy tips to buying real estate in to help you make the process smoother and more enjoyable.Tip#1 ñ Create a ìDreamî ListCreate a list of everything you want in a house. What do you want the garden to look like? What kind of kitchen counter tops do you want? What kind of neighborhood? What kind of feel do you want?Have your ideal home in mind when you go out home searching. Know which criteria youíre absolutely set on, and which youíre willing to compromise. Also be willing to be surprised by houses that you like, which you werenít expecting.Tip #2 ñ Understand the Whole ProcessUnderstand the whole process, from beginning to end. This will help take pressure off your shoulders, so you can enjoy the process more.Tip #3 ñ Know Your Mortgage OptionsThere are tons of different mortgage options available. Do your research beforehand so you know exactly which options are available to you.Tip #4 ñ Get to Know Your NeighborhoodOne of the important yet often overlooked areas of buying a home is the neighborhood. Itís important to know what kind of neighbors you have, whether or not thereís schools, playgrounds, shopping malls, groceries and the like in the area.Itís also important to know the crime rate in the area as well as whether or not thereís a neighborhood watch.Tip #5 ñ Personalize Your Relationship with the SellerOften times having a personalized relationship with the seller will help you close the deal. That isnít to say become friends with the seller, but if the seller feels like youíll really take care of their future home, theyíre more likely to be willing to sell for a lower price.These 5 tips should make your home buying experience both smoother and more enjoyable. There is a lot of property for sale in Lethbridge and having a real estate professional on your team can help you to navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home in Lethbridge. Call me at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca (mailto:info@courtneyatkinson.ca) to discuss Lethbridge real estate or Lethbridge land for sale and I will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Or, if you would like instant access to information about buying, selling, or building a home in Lethbridge, including Lethbridge real estate values and more, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Lethbridge real estate (http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/) at http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca (http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/) or contact us using the form below. Blog - Buyer Info Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:33:46 +0100 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/5-simple-and-easy-tips-to-buying-real-estate-in-by-experienced-agent-courtney-atkinson.html http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/hiring-a-home-inspector.html It’s a smart move to hire a home inspector to examine your potential home. But, wait. Before you sign that contract and pay the home inspector to inspect your dream house, perhaps you should consider a few things first?One thing you should know about home inspectors is that their professional standards of practice tell them that their job is only to make an objective and independent VISUAL assessment of a home. That means they are not even allowed to move any personal belongings of the home owner or rearrange furniture in order to gain access to hard-to-reach places, like the attic or the garage. And, of course, if they cannot enter those places, then they wouldn’t be able to inspect them and just satisfy themselves by writing on the home inspector’s report that they “were not able to assess the attic because of personal belongings blocking the way.”The major components of your house are all important. If something’s wrong with any of them, it is you who’d end up spending a lot of money for repairs. Getting a home inspector to point out the problems and their symptoms before they get out of hand is one way of saving you from unwarranted expenses on a house you only recently purchased.Therefore, your home inspector has his role to play. And you have your own part to accomplish.Keep an Eye Out for YourselfEven before the contract is signed, it pays to keep a keen eye out for potential problems yourself. It isn’t enough that you depend on your home inspector for everything. In fact, that’s even the reason why it’s much more preferable if you join your home inspector during the walk-through. So below are some tips that you can use as you make the initial walk-through of your potential home:From A DistanceA good place to start your own inspection is from the side of the road. home inspectors have their own methods of assessing the visual components of a house, but usually, they start with the whole picture before moving in to look at the details. As for yourself, take a look first at how the house is situated. If the land slopes toward the house, find out if there is adequate drainage, in case of flooding. Then, check for straight roof lines. A roof in good shape is one without odd-looking dips, bumps, or bubbles, unless this is all part of the overall design.Up CloseNow, step closer and examine the house’s exterior. This is the second part of a home inspector’s examination. Pay attention to the siding and trim and see if it is painted. If it is, is there any bubbling or major peeling? Also, find if the earth around the house come in contact with siding or trim details. Look at the windows and doors and see if they are in good condition. Especially, notice if the storm windows are intact or if its screens and glass panels are in place. Inside the HouseCheck the ceilings and walls for signs of water damage, such as stains or evidence of mold. Is there loose plaster or peeling paint? These are only some of the things you need to pay attention to as you do a pre-inspection before a home inspector arrives. There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate. So please feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage questions and I will me more than glad to answer your queries. Call me on my cell at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca (mailto:info@courtneyatkinson.ca). Blog - Buyer Info Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:11:53 +0100 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/hiring-a-home-inspector.html http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/how-we-can-help-you-relocate-to-lethbridge-by-lethbridge-real-estate-expert-courtney-atkinson.html Many people currently looking at Lethbridge Real Estate online are those thinking of relocating here. When it comes to relocating it can be hard to find the perfect home for you and your family, especially if you don't know the area or how far your budget can stretch. That's where using a Lethbridge Realtor like Courtney Atkinson can help. I enjoy helping people to discover Lethbridge real estate and we make it easy for people to move here. We like to take the time to get to know our buyers, to make sure that we only show them property for sale in Lethbridge that will meet their needs. Because we know the area we can find Lethbridge properties to suit every lifestyle. Do you need to be near a school? We can show you properties that match. Do you need to commute and want to be near the station or road links? Do you need to have a granny flat? Do you want a large garden? Would you like to be in the town centre or near the parks and lakes? If we know your lifestyle and your hopes we can provide you with a viewing list of the most suitable homes for sale in Lethbridge for you. We're not mind readers and we can't promise you that we'll find your perfect Lethbridge home on our first attempt, although sometimes we do! But thankfully, we always have a good selection of houses for sale in Lethbridge and after each viewing we will talk with you to find out what you did and didn't like about each Lethbridge property. We know buying houses isn't easy but we can help you to find your dream home. There is a lot of property for sale in Lethbridge and having a Lethbridge real estate professional on your team can help you to navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home in Lethbridge. Call me at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca to discuss Lethbridge real estate and I will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Or, if you would like instant access to information about buying, selling, or building a home in Lethbridge, including Lethbridge real estate values and more, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Lethbridge real estate or simply contact us using the form below. Many people currently looking at Lethbridge Real Estate online are those thinking of relocating here. When it comes to relocating it can be hard to find the perfect home for you and your family, especially if you don't know the area or how far your budget can stretch. That's where using a Lethbridge Realtor like Courtney Atkinson can help. I enjoy helping people to discover Lethbridge real estate and we make it easy for people to move here. We like to take the time to get to know our buyers, to make sure that we only show them property for sale in Lethbridge that will meet their needs. Because we know the area we can find Lethbridge properties to suit every lifestyle. Do you need to be near a school? We can show you properties that match. Do you need to commute and want to be near the station or road links? Do you need to have a granny flat? Do you want a large garden? Would you like to be in the town centre or near the parks and lakes? If we know your lifestyle and your hopes we can provide you with a viewing list of the most suitable homes for sale in Lethbridge for you. We're not mind readers and we can't promise you that we'll find your perfect Lethbridge home on our first attempt, although sometimes we do! But thankfully, we always have a good selection of houses for sale in Lethbridge and after each viewing we will talk with you to find out what you did and didn't like about each Lethbridge property. We know buying houses isn't easy but we can help you to find your dream home. There is a lot of property for sale in Lethbridge and having a Lethbridge real estate professional on your team can help you to navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home in Lethbridge. Call me at 403.795.7777 or email me at info@courtneyatkinson.ca to discuss Lethbridge real estate and I will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Or, if you would like instant access to information about buying, selling, or building a home in Lethbridge, including Lethbridge real estate values and more, please visit the most complete website dedicated to everything Lethbridge real estate or simply contact us using the form below. Blog - Buyer Info Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:02:05 +0100 http://www.courtneyatkinson.ca/buyer-info/how-we-can-help-you-relocate-to-lethbridge-by-lethbridge-real-estate-expert-courtney-atkinson.html