Vital Home Realty Blog - June, 2020

How to Break into a Crowded Market as a REALTOR®

In our market, approximately 80% of the fees go to just 20% of all REALTORS®.

Average production per agent is about 10 transactions per RAE member * Source RAE

In general, most people can break into the market if:

1.        You have a solid knowledge of the construction industry (helpful, but not crucial)
2.        You have a solid background & extensive training in direct selling, marketing, or customer service (important)
3.        You are extremely well connected & know many people (helpful, but not crucial)
4.        You are willing to work hard & put in long hours for the first 3 to 5 years (crucial)
5.        You can demonstrate a point of difference (important)
6.        You have some working capital to last 3 to 12 months (less if you…

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Metro Edmonton Weekly Market Report Covid 19 for week ending June 26th, 2020

During the Covid 19 health crisis its especially important that you watch for the latest trends as our market reacts to the crisis. Each week we will publish a market report for each of the main metro Edmonton markets for your review.

Here is our report for the last 7 days. Week ending June 26th, 2020.

For more details and specific information about the communities that interest you, please call the office at 780-760-2014 or email us…

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Stuart Neal elected to Lead RAE Member Services Committee

After the board of directors at the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE), the Member Services Committee is perhaps the most important assembly of RAE members.

Historically, the Member Services Committee was elected by the members to speak for the members. Stuart was successfully elected by his fellow brokers 2 years ago to represent them and their interests.

Early in 2020, he was elected by his fellow committee members to lead and speak for them and all fellow RAE members. Stuart is a Co-Chair. The other Co-Chair was elected by board of directors.

About the author:

You can read more about the author of this blog by clicking this link – Stuart Neal Broker Owner & REALTOR®

Want more information about our lower cost FLAT FEE home…

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Sophie & Morgan Delano

Situation

Sophie and Morgan purchased this home ‘for sale by owner’ just a few years ago and by their own admission, they paid far too much for it.

They decided that they wanted to simplify their lives, slow down and divest themselves of surplus assets and incumbrances, (this was a home they purchased to stay in when they came to Edmonton from the country).

When it came to selecting a REALTOR® their objectives were clear.

First, the wanted someone local who knew the nuances of the Highlands Bellevue market. Our team scored well here. The main office is right in the centre of Highlands and Stuart Neal the broker owner is a long time Highlands resident.

Second, they wanted a home selling program that offered value. The flat fee program…

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Nayyar Iqbal and Uzma Nayyar

Situation

Nayyar and Uzma were presented with an opportunity to move to Texas with Nayyar’s employer. They had purchased their Cumberland home in 2016 and therefore had not built up any equity. They decided to look around for a service provider that provided value, rather than a traditional and expensive REALTOR®. Their first option was Purple Bricks. They met and interviewed a representative from Purple Bricks. They were concerned about contracting with a company based in Quebec, rather than a team based here in Edmonton.

Stuart Neal our broker owner met with Nayyar and Uzma to go over our plan. We think that they enjoyed the personal service and from a marketing perspective, they were very impressed that our program includes a VIRTUAL TOUR.

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House for Sale – 16006 110 Street NW Edmonton T5X 4S1

Beaumaris homes can be hard to find at good prices and sizes. There are many smaller homes at lower prices. And there some larger homes at much higher prices. This home we listed this week is “Just Right”. Click this link to learn more: Exclusive Ambergate Listing. 

To see ALL homes listed for sale in Beaumaris click here: ALL Beaumaris Single Family Homes for Sale.

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Metro Edmonton Weekly Market Report Covid 19 for week ending June 19th, 2020

During the Covid 19 health crisis its especially important that you watch for the latest trends as our market reacts to the crisis. Each week we will publish a market report for each of the main metro Edmonton markets for your review.

Here is our report for the last 7 days. Week ending June 19th, 2020.

For more details and specific information about the communities that interest you, please call the office at 780-760-2014 or email us…

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M & M (initials only to protect client privacy)

Situation

M & M originally from Holland have lived in Canada for about the last 20 years. They have purchased one or two homes ‘for sale by owner’ and their first inclination was to try and sell this home on Gladstone Crescent in St Albert the same way. M talked to a few customers and coworkers she knew at the garden centre where she worked, but no buyers were forthcoming. Indeed, I met M for the first time at the garden centre whilst I was purchasing a Christmas present for my wife. I overheard her talking to the customer in front of me about the house she wanted to sell. When it was my turn to pay, I offered M my card and to send her some market stats, plus our unique and exclusive Home Sellers Guide.  M gratefully accepted the offer and we kept…

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Metro Edmonton Weekly Market Report Covid 19 for week ending June 12th, 2020

During the Covid 19 health crisis its especially important that you watch for the latest trends as our market reacts to the crisis. Each week we will publish a market report for each of the main metro Edmonton markets for your review.

Here is our report for the last 7 days. Week ending June 12th, 2020.

For more details and specific information about the communities that interest you, please call the office at 780-760-2014 or email us…

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Metro Edmonton Weekly Market Report Covid 19 for week ending June 5th, 2020

During the Covid 19 health crisis its especially important that you watch for the latest trends as our market reacts to the crisis. Each week we will publish a market report for each of the main metro Edmonton markets for your review.

Here is our report for the last 7 days. Week ending June 5th, 2020.

For more details and specific information about the communities that interest you, please call the office at 780-760-2014 or email us…

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