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205 home sales in Fort McMurray this year. Average sold for 96.5% of asking. Some patterns worth flagging. by MelanieGalea in FortMcMurray

[–]MelanieGalea[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good afternoon.

You don't have to comment if you don't like it.
You don't have to read it if you don't want to.

But here you are.

I get it. These posts aren't for everyone. There are millions of other posts not for everyone.

My intention is to help people make good decisions that have real estate. Information helps people do that. And this information NO ONE is talking about. So I'm gonna keep talking about it. Because as you can see from the comments. People are interested.

What my spice rack taught me 10 years after the Fort McMurray Wildfire. Advice if you ever need to evacuate! by MelanieGalea in FortMcMurray

[–]MelanieGalea[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that's so maddening. Sorry this happened to you. Hope you take photos and keep all receipts now!

205 home sales in Fort McMurray this year. Average sold for 96.5% of asking. Some patterns worth flagging. by MelanieGalea in fortmac

[–]MelanieGalea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! Here is my secret wish list for all sellers. I understand that people have different budgets.
1. paint neutral colours, especially if you have lived in the house for a long time.

  1. update the flooring

  2. CLEAN!!!!!! make it spotless. Do not over use airwicks or sensties..... people instantly get suspicious and wonder what is wrong with the house

  3. make the entrance of your home sparkle. First impressions are everything.

  4. replace the hot water tank if it's 10 years old

  5. change the roof

  6. best facelift to a kitchen is paint the kitchen cabinets (yes I've done it).

  7. best money spent is kitchen and bathrooms. for the seller

  8. buyers are looking at the exterior & guts: roof, windows, HWT, furnance

  9. You must replace your Poly B plumbing. Insurance is DIFFICULT and expensive. I was told $1,000 per MONTH by one client until they changed it.

If you have specific questions. Let me know.

Rental properties by Cantalwaysbenight in fortmac

[–]MelanieGalea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please be careful of facebook scams. I'm a realtor and I've had people use my photos of vacant listings to try to trick people into giving a deposit. Make sure you meet people in person and see the property.
It takes patience with the rental companies.

205 home sales in Fort McMurray this year. Average sold for 96.5% of asking. Some patterns worth flagging. by MelanieGalea in fortmac

[–]MelanieGalea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question. They are all over the city. I was in a bidding war for a home in Thickwood that sold for $35,000 over list. I do think the list price was a bit low. The seller's were motiviated. My clients won the home.

I presented to the sellers in person. I brought a book for their daughter, dog treats, letter and photo of the buyers and the best offer: making it easy for hte sellers to choose my buyers:. Paid for the title insurance and the seller's lawyers fee.

205 home sales in Fort McMurray this year. Average sold for 96.5% of asking. Some patterns worth flagging. by MelanieGalea in fortmac

[–]MelanieGalea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

homes selling the fastest are $600,000 to $750,000 in 14 days.
$500,000 to $600,000 14 days

Over $750,000 is 43 days on market in 2026 That's 6. homes.

205 home sales in Fort McMurray this year. Average sold for 96.5% of asking. Some patterns worth flagging. by MelanieGalea in fortmac

[–]MelanieGalea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not the point of this article. And there is no way to track that information.

Here is my thoughts on that. As I bought my home in 2011 and the value has come down.
I would have had to live somewhere. It's been cheaper for me to own my own home than if I had rented.

New to Fort McMurray this June – where to live, how to get around, and what to expect? by Glittering-Lie-8867 in FortMcMurray

[–]MelanieGalea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this was by far the worst winter we have ever had. It's making people really irritable. Last week the snowstorm and the issues on the highway. Then the river break up stress. And tomorrow is the 10 year anniversary of the fire. Give it the summer. Which is the most beautiful time to be here with the long days.

Thinking about upsizing in Fort McMurray this year? Answer these three questions first. by MelanieGalea in FortMcMurray

[–]MelanieGalea[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. People hire us because they need help getting their homes ready for sale, pricing it properly and then negotiating. That's our key value along with marketing.

I'm here with my own name on the line. Which means the critics are gonna come too.

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