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PRACTICE ADVICE June 04, 2024 Always report disturbing phone calls
Lockbox etiquette shows respect to the listing agent, but also the seller. You want to take the necessary steps to keep their property safe and secure, and treating the lockboxes with care before, during and after showings is how you do that.
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PRACTICE ADVICE May 06, 2024 Safe selling - Safety tips for REALTORS®
As we are amid the spring market and the summer market fast approaching, personal safety should be a top priority for all of us.
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PRACTICE ADVICE April 30, 2024 Do you know about Dower Rights?
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PRACTICE ADVICE April 30, 2024 The importance of lobbybox etiquette
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PRACTICE ADVICE April 23, 2024 Suite talk
Let’s discuss secondary suites, zoning laws, and other factors influencing REIX insurance and listing descriptions.
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PRACTICE ADVICE March 25, 2024 Navigating Calgary's signage bylaws
We’ve all seen it: open house signs teetering precariously on the edge of a traffic median as cars rush past. Did you know this sign placement violates the City of Calgary’s temporary signage bylaws?
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PRACTICE ADVICE March 18, 2024 Tips and tricks for spotting rental scams
In Calgary, vacancy rates have been incredibly low for the past few years. This means that many people looking for a place to rent are having a tough time finding one. With so few options available, prices for rental properties have skyrocketed, and it's become common for multiple people to apply for the same place.
Members are still navigating the multiple offer landscape, and with low inventory going into the spring market, it’s not likely the multiple offer trend will let up any time soon.
We’ve noticed more members dealing with overlapping showings, and there’s, shall we say, some frustration. The spring market demand is here, but the inventory isn’t, which is leading to new properties being overwhelmed by showing requests.