If you do a Google search for what a real estate agent fears the most, it will probably tell you the fear of rejection or the fear of failing. 

As a real estate agent I can say there are a few other fears that I face on a daily basis. 

Fear of getting lost

As a real estate agent, I regularly venture into unfamiliar neighbourhoods and rural areas to show homes. Getting lost is a real concern for me - even in this age of technology.

I always want to arrive at a showing before my client. Getting lost and having my client wait for me is not professional.                                 

 New development areas are a particular fear of mine. Technology is not always current with construction in an area, therefore not a reliable source of…

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Persistent sellers’ market conditions placed further upward pressure on home prices in April. After four months of persistent gains, the total unadjusted benchmark price reached $550,800, nearly two per cent higher than last month and a new monthly record high for the city. 

“While sales activity is performing as expected, the steeper pullback in new listings has ensured that supply levels remain low,” said CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie. “The limited supply choice is causing more buyers to place offers above the list price, contributing to the stronger than expected gains in home prices.”

In April, sales reached 2,690 units compared to the 3,133 new listings. With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 86 per cent, inventories…

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Paul Lamba Top Edmonton Realtor

Let’s face it. When you visit a home during a scheduled viewing or open house, you usually see it at its best. The rooms are tidy. The sinks are clean. The closets are organized and uncluttered. Even the lighting is set to its brightest.

That’s just good old-fashioned marketing.

However, not every house you see will look this way. For many reasons, a house on the market may be less than tidy, poorly decorated, and even need minor repairs. You may open the front door in anticipation, only to be immediately turned off by stains on the carpets, faded paint on the walls, cluttered hallways, and more.

First impressions form quickly. It’s easy to make quick judgments and move on. But, you may be passing on what could be a dream home. Don’t make…

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