FAQ

The first step is to set up a time to chat for your Free Buyer Consultation. This can be in person, over the phone, by email, or text. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your goals in home ownership, your wants vs needs, timeframes, anticipated expenses, and the contacts you might need throughout the process. This helps me understand your situation and support you in making a plan that fits your goals — whether you’re buying now, later this year, or further down the road.

Choosing the right agent means finding someone you trust to guide you every step of the process. Your real estate professional will coordinate with your mortgage contact, inspector, lawyer, and other agents on your behalf. They’ll help manage deadlines, communicate with all parties, and answer the questions that come up. The best way to determine the right fit is to talk to the agent during a consultation and see how comfortable you feel communicating and working with them.

Showings depend on both your schedule and the seller’s requirements. Some properties require 24-hour notice, while vacant homes or flexible sellers may allow shorter notice. I’ll work with your availability throughout the process, including evenings and weekends, to help you view homes when it works best for you in Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region.

To receive only new listings, reach out with your search criteria, and I’ll set up a customized search for you. Listings that match your criteria will be sent directly to your email as soon as they hit the market. From there, you can save or delete listings and keep an eye out for price reductions and updates as they go live.

This varies depending on individual circumstances and current market conditions. After you have an accepted offer, it typically takes about two weeks to fulfill conditions and another two weeks for closing. In total, the process after finding the right property can often be completed in about one month.

As a buyer, you don’t pay your agent directly for their services - it is coordinated through the sale. Agent commissions are agreed to when a property is listed and are handled through the seller’s listing agreement.

Provide your property address and basic details, and I will prepare a Free Market Evaluation with no commitment required. There may be follow-up questions to clarify features, and then you’ll receive a report with market data and listing expenses to help you understand your home’s current value.

In many situations, yes — you can list a property with tenants in place. Coordinating viewings and access will need to be done with respect for your tenants’ agreements and permissions, but it’s a common situation and can be managed effectively.

Each property is unique. The best way to answer this is during your Free Market Evaluation. At that time, I can view your property, discuss improvements you’ve made, and include personalized recommendations that help you appeal to buyers and make informed decisions prior to listing.

Your Market Evaluation report includes an overview of current market conditions to help you decide. If you need more time to decide, you can sign up for the newsletter or we can arrange periodic re-evaluations (e.g., quarterly) to keep you updated on your home’s value in the current market.

The best time to list is when you’re ready and it fits your personal goals. While Spring and Fall are commonly busier seasons, every situation is unique. Some sellers appreciate less competition in Summer or Winter, while others want the highest possible buyer activity. Your personal timeline and goals should guide the decision.

Your Market Evaluation will outline anticipated expenses in the selling process. This helps you plan and understand the costs involved, such as legal fees and marketing, before listing.

Just reach out! You can call, text, or email anytime — I’m here to answer your questions and support you wherever you are in your real estate journey.