How to Accurately Use the Residential Measurement Standard

Alberta REALTOR® must use the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) when measuring residential properties. This measurement standard helps consumers easily and accurately...

Closing Delays and How to avoid them

Whether you are buying or selling a property, it’s important to understand that there can be delays in a real estate closing. A closing delay is something you want to avoid. There are...

How to Write the Right Real Estate Offer

The hardest part of buying a home is house-hunting to find the right property. Once you have found a property you like, the next step in to write an offer. Purchase agreements in Edmonton...

Do you really need a property inspection when purchasing a home in Edmonton?

A property inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. It is for...

How to Fire Your REALTOR®

There are a few reasons you may want to fire your REALTOR®. If you feel you made a mistake by signing a listing agreement with the wrong REALTOR®, the best thing to do is to correct...

Understanding Buyers Brokerage Agreements in Alberta

Buyer Brokerage Agreements have been around for several years, and have only been mandated for the last decade. This legal change created security for both consumers and&nbs...

Does Your Real Property Report Have Compliance?

If you are selling a home and have been told that there is no compliance or you have a non-conforming property, don't panic if you have not accepted an offer to purchase. Your Edmonton...

Why You Should Always Pull a Land (Property) Title Search

Basic information on a property title will include:

• The current owners' name: In the event of an estate sale, probate may or may not have been completed and your real estate...

What is a Real Property Report?

A Real Property Report (also known as the RPR) is a legal document that clearly illustrates the location of significant visible improvements relative to property boundaries. It is a plan or illustration...

Should I get title insurance in place of a the real property report?

If possible, it is best to have a current real property report with compliance when buying or selling a home to ensure all property buildings are within the ...