Ben Officer-REALTOR®

I have recently been asked the question: “Ben, the different condos we’ve been looking at have either titled or assigned parking. What’s the difference?

Titled or Assigned Parking? It’s a big difference.

Titled parking means that you physically own the parking stall. You have the title deed to the parking stall.

And no it doesn’t mean you can build something on it. (They would probably frown on that and it might be a bit of hassle getting a building permit….)

What it does mean is that it has a value to it, it can be bought or sold, that it transfers like normal properties, and goodie…. it has a property tax bill.

Assigned parking generally means you are assigned a parking stall by the condo board/property management company. It is yours to use but not to own.

The type of parking stall and whether it is above ground or underground makes a big difference to a lot of people when they are looking to buy a condo. It also makes a difference on the value given to it.

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If you have any questions or are looking to buy a condominium/ house give me a call now.

Ben Officer, CD   REALTOR®

RE/MAX Real Estate (Edmonton)

There are dozens of ways to make your property more enticing to potential buyers. For example, you can invest in getting your home professionally “staged”, which involves making it look a little like a
model home. Or, you can do a major renovation to improve your home‘s look and value.

But what if you don’t have a lot of time and are on a limited budget? What can you do today to make your home irresistible to buyers tomorrow? Here are some ideas:

1. Paint

It doesn’t cost much to paint key areas of your home, like the foyer, kitchen or master bedroom. Yet the impression it makes on buyers is significant. In fact, compared to most other types of home
improvement projects, painting gives you the highest payback when you sell.

2. Create space

Homes naturally get cluttered over the years. Even a double car garage can seem claustrophobic if there are a lot of boxes, equipment and other items stored in it. Go through each room of your home and do a major decluttering. It will make your property seem more attractive and, when you sell, make moving easier too!

3. Clean and tidy

Obviously, you’re going to make sure your home is clean for viewings. But you’d be surprised what a homeowner can miss and a buyer notices. Closets, laundry rooms, side yard, basement
furnace room and all other nooks and crannies should be as tidy and clean as possible.

4. Roll out the red carpet

Not an actual red carpet! But you do want the entrance way to your front door and into the foyer to make the best impression possible. After all, those are the areas that a buyer sees first. Make sure
walkways are clear and clean. Ensure that when a buyer opens the front door and walks in, the impression he or she gets is that of a great looking place to live.

These four tips don’t take much time or money to implement. Yet, they can all help make your home even more irresistible to buyers than it is today.

Want more tips on preparing your home for sale? Call me today.

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Ben Officer, CD   REALTOR®

RE/MAX Real Estate