CONTENTS 05 ABOUT BRAD 07 SELLER’S INFO 09 MARKETIN PT 1 11 MARKETIN PT 2 13 MARKETIN PT 3 15 ONLINE FACTS 17 HOME EVALUATION 19 HOME PREPARATION 21 CLOSING PT 1 23 CLOSING PT 2 25 ABOUT RE/MAX 27 TESTIMONIALS
B R A D VA N D E WA L L E REAL ESTATE BROKER & OWNER
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AB OU T B RAD INNOVATIVE CALGARY REALTOR Brad Van De Walle has been involved with Luxury Calgary homes since 2009 and is one of Calgary’s top agents. Brad utilizes his extensive experience and passion in marketing to help his clients realize their real estate dreams. Brad, an outstanding realtor with Calgary Re/Max Real Estate Central who heads up the Greater YYC Group, Greater International Group, Greater Ottawa Group, Greater California Group and Greater Seattle Group, started out by focusing on condo projects, but over time looked for new challenges. Brad’s ability to connect with all types of people, his understanding of the Real Estate industry, an sales approach has made Brad one of the most innovative agents in country. “I started at the bottom, I knew nothing. I took it upon myself to master this industry and my hard work has paid off” Brad has now brought his talents to a thriving real estate industry in Ottawa where he has some roots. The Greater Ottawa Group was formed with one goal in mind; create exceptional agents, with exceptional marketing and service to create exceptional results. Pride of ownership of the team radiates through Brads actions and personality. This career, his business partners and most importantly his clients mean everything to him. “The Greater Ottawa Group is not in this for the transaction, we care about our clients, they become our friends, we want what is best for them”
Exceptional Agents.
Exceptional Results.
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TRUSTED ADVICE I ASK FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION A well-priced home will generate lots of interest and sell quicker. There’s even a chance of receiving multiple offers resulting in a higher final sale price. Our free market analysis takes into account the most actively searched prices and comparable homes in your community so that you have a detailed evaluation of what your home is worth in today’s real estate market.
S EL L E R’S I N FO THE SELLNG EXPERIENCE WITH BRAD You have decided to sell your home. You’re anxious to start the process, but you really want to make sure you have the right person working to sell your home for all it’s worth. Before anything else, it is a good idea to sit down with an experienced agent and clarify your motivations and draw up a basic time frame and detailed outline of the selling process. But first, there are a few questions you may need to ask yourself before listing your home. WHY SELL? Why do you want to sell your property? Do you plan on simply moving to a larger home or property, or do you plan on moving to another neighborhood, school district, city or state? You might think your reasons are obvious, but it would do well to consider the implications of each option for your lifestyle, opportunities, and finances. Being clear about your intentions for selling will make it easier for the agent to determine the most appropriate option for your specified financial, lifestyle, and real estate goals. WHEN SHOULD I SELL? You should immediately establish your time frame for selling. For many sellers, it is an urgent matter, and for others, not so much. Obviously, serious sellers would like to sell as quickly as possible and for the most amount possible, however, it is good to know what the most affective plan of action is before listing your home. If you need to sell quickly, I can speed up the process by giving you a complete market analysis and action plan to obtain all of your goals. If there is no pressing need to sell immediately, you can sit down with me to thoroughly review the current market conditions and find the most favorable time to for you to sell.
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TRUSTED ADVICE II SELL YOUR HOME WITH A PROFESSIONAL Our proven and successful marketing plan is designed to create results and get your home SOLD - fast! A vast understaning of the luxury market and years of experience in innovative marketing only excelerates the selling process through out marketing plan.
MAR KET I N G PT 1 OUR MARKETING PLAN When you’re ready to take the next step toward selling your home, we’re here to help. Our comprehensive marketing plan will get your home seen by thousands of motivated buyers. Ultimately, our goal is to get your home the most exposure necesary to highlight the best qulaities of the home. THE RIGHT PRICE We’ll quickly put together a custom marketing plan with an effective price. A well priced home often generates competing offers and drives up the final sale value. Our market analysis takes into account the most actively searched prices and home values throughout your area, including expired listings and properties still on the market. THE RIGHT EXPOSURE In marketing your home, we also develop a listing that emphasizes its unique and sellable aspects. We then put your home in front of buyers, establishing it on the local MLS as well as broader ones, new listings sheets, and real estate publications. Our nation-wide network of professional real estate contacts and buyers will also have the opportunity to check out your listing. EFFECTIVE INTERNET MARKETING In addition, we’ll use the Internet and our innovative website to make your listing highly visible. With more than 80% of buyers checking the web first when looking for a home, this is a part of your marketing strategy that you can’t afford to miss. THE BEST DEAL When we list your home, we do so at no additional cost. When you start to get offers, we can represent you during the emotionally charged negotiating process and ensure that you get the best price, and favorable closing terms that are clearly spelled out. As your professional aides, we also oversee all paperwork related to the sale.
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TRUSTED ADVICE III SEE WHAT’S ON THE MARKET For most of us, our home is our biggest investment. When it’s time to sell, get the value you deserve with the help of a professional real estate agent, I have the experience, expertise and innovative marketing plan to help you successfully sell your home.
MARKET I N G PT 2 OUR MARKETING PRODUCTS Advertising is important. Exposure is key. Having the right products not only helps define your home, but also help highlight the great qualities of your home. However, great qualities cannot be highlighted in poor products. They go hand-in-hand. Our premium marketing products meet and exceed the expectations of a luxury property for sale in the Calgary real estate market. These products include: YARD SIGNS: A great way to advertise the availability of your home to people with an interest in your neighborhood or those who are becoming acquainted with your community. A yard sign is the #1 way to show your home is for sale. The RE/MAX yard sign are the most trusted real estate symbols in Canada. RE/MAX Real Estate Associates are known for their high quality service and advise. When home buyers see that sign in your yard, they understand that you’re working with a trusted brand and that you are marketing for maximum exposure. BROKER TOURS & OPEN HOUSES: The broker tour opens up your home to agents from other various firms. It is a great, most effective, and most convenient way to expose the great qualities of your home that may be otherwise missed and for other agents to bring their buyers in to see your property. We help show off your home by bringing the best out of your home. SALES BROCHURES & FACT SHEETS: We are committed to marketing your home with high quality materials that represents the time and effort you have taken in obtaining and maintaining your home. VIRTUAL TOURS & WEBSITES: Creating a digital experience for home buyers on the local, national, and international market with personalized property specific websites. Property websites are one of the innovative ways the Greater YYC Team market your property to its fullest. We believe it is important to use the resourceful tools necessary to give your home the exposure it needs and ultimately sell your property.
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TRUSTED ADVICE IV ASK FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION A well-priced home will generate lots of interest and sell quicker. There’s even a chance of receiving multiple offers resulting in a higher final sale price. Our free market analysis takes into account the most actively searched prices and comparable homes in your community so that you have a detailed evaluation of what your home is worth in today’s real estate market.
MAR KET I N G PT 3 OUR SALES APPROACH The GREATER YYC sales approach is simple — we do what it takes to sell your home in a timely manner. COMPREHENSIVE: While our sales approach is comprehensive, communication is the vital component to our success. As a sales team, we are committed to involving you in every step of the process. Whether it is establishing a sales price, holding open houses, accepting offers, or closing the deal, we will communicate with you on a regular basis. As our results on the following page will indicate, our sales approach simply works. SALES INFO - DAYS ON MARKET: Lowering the number of days on the market is an essential asset to helping you move on with you life efficiently, financially and responsibly. It could be the difference between 10’s of 1000’s of dollars and can give you the piece of mind and comfort needed while making the next step in your life. AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET GREATER YYC - 8 DAYS MARKET AVERAGE - 35 DAYS
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SALES INFO - LIST TO SALE PRICE: It’s one thing to close quickly, but most agents that have quick closings usually end up costing you more money and are typically below the market average. Even agents who are wellknown and well-established see themselves quick closing slightly above the market average. However, it takes a dedicated, well-rganized, well-informed team to close quickly for above average list to sale price. The difference can be thouands of dollars in your pocket. LIST TO SALE PRICE RATIO GREATER YYC - 94%** MARKET AVERAGE - 79%**
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**ratio based on luxury listings $1m and over
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TRUSTED ADVICE V CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL Contact us anytime you need to know what’s really going on in the market. If you have questions, then we’ll have the answer! When you’re ready to take the next step toward selling your home, we’re here to help. We’ll make sure your listing gets the best exposure and reaches the right buyer—whether they’re in another province, located in another country, or right in your neighbourhood.
ONL I N E FACTS LET’S GET ONLINE EXPOSURE! We use the Internet and our innovative website to make your listing highly visible. With more than 90% of buyers checking the web first when looking for a home, this is a part of your marketing strategy that you can’t afford to miss. Below shows that 99% of people search for a home using three main search engines. We make sure to be as visible as possible on these platforms to make sure you are as visible as possible.
81% 12% 6% REMAX.COM and The REMAXCollection.com With over 4 million unique visitors quarterly, remax.com is a leading real estate resource for consumers. More than 130,000 leads are generated each month from interested home buyers. Your RE/MAX Associate is immediately notified when a visitor has expressed interest or requested a showing on your property. GLOBAL.REMAX.COM The first real estate company with true global reach, global.remax.com markets your home to 97 countries in minutes, translating your listing into 26 languages. REMAX.CA Through our massive online, television, outdoor and print ad campaigns, generating valuable exposure for your listing in over 93 countries around the world. Prospective buyers go to our websites remax.ca and global.remax.com to search for listings in their cities and towns. MOBILE REMAX.CA RE/MAX Canada has made it very simple for their customers to review a property for sale, remax.ca is designed to be compatible with all smart phones. By simply logging into remax.ca users can view favorites and browse as they would on a desktop, without downloading any applications.
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TRUSTED ADVICE VI WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Seller’s often make the mistake of wanting to price their homes high at the start, with the assumption that they can always reduce the price to a more realistic level later on. However, interest peaks when your home is fresh to the market and often declines as time goes on.
HOME EVALUATION WHAT’S MY HOME WORTH? One of the most important question most people looking to sell their home have is: “What will my house sell for in today’s market?” Calgary has a very dynamic real estate market. Prices can change due to local, regional, national and international economic conditions, net migration to the city, political sentiment and of course inventory levels determined by supply and demand. You need to have real estate professionals like The Greater YYC Team to give you a comprehensive look at properties that have sold in your neighbourhood in the recent past. This is critical! There are many factors that determine what your home is worth in today’s market including: - area above grade and total number of bedrooms - recent renovations, upgrades and/or updating - basement development with a bedroom and/or a suite plus walkout - number of garage parking stalls - location in the community: quiet or busy street, cul-de-sac, across from a park or green space, views, proximity to neighbours, etc. Another important factor is the opinion of value. Properties priced too high will sit on the market and become “shop worn.” Ideally, the property should be priced at Comparable Market Value. Studies continue to show that a property listed at 15% over market value has a 20% probability of sale; 10% over market value has a 30% probability of sale; 5% over market value has a 50% probability of sale. Properties priced at market value have a 95% probability of sale. The method most often used in evaluating single family homes is the Comparable Method. A property is worth what the buyer is willing to pay for it and this is determined by the basic laws of supply and demand. These two factors are evaluated by comparing the home with similar homes that have sold within the market area, with appropriate consideration given to location, amenities lot size, condition, and financing terms.
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TRUSTED ADVICE VII THE DETAILS, THE DIFFERENCE Doing the little things in order to prepare your home for sale could be the difference between quickly selling your home and having to wait longer than expected. An experienced agent understands what little things truly matter and that the difference is in the details.
H O ME P RE P PREPARING YOUR HOME You can do many things to increase the appeal of your property and to create a lasting impact on potential buyers. WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE: The following are a couple of factors to keep in mind when listing your property for sale: 1. CURB APPEAL: Keeping your landscape pristine, and adding creative touches to your yard, such as colorful annuals, will create an immediate impact on passers-by and potential buyers. 2. PROPERTY REPAIRS: Simple upgrades such as window repairs, polishing the doorknobs, and a fresh coat of paint in the most frequently used rooms will instantly brighten up the property. 3. CLEANLINESS AND STAGING: Keep your property uncluttered, sweet-smelling and well-lit from top-to-bottom. Pay attention to details: put away the kitty litter, place a vase of fresh flowers near the entryway, pop a batch of cinnamon rolls in the oven, have your carpets cleaned. Your agent will scan the property before it is listed for sale to see how you can improve the staging of your property. 4. DISCLOSURES AND INSPECTIONS: We are very familiar with the legal procedures involved in disclosures and are ready to help you develop a thorough disclosure statement beneficial to both you and the buyer, as well as suggest home improvement measures before placing your property on the market (such as termite and pest inspections). 5. SHOWTIME: Presenting your property to potential buyers is a job that we will take care of for you. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property with the agent, if you are not there. Moreover, a greater YYC Team associate will know what information will be most useful in representing your interests when speaking with prospective buyers.
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TRUSTED ADVICE VIII LOOKING TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CALGARY? Through our network of many real estate organizations, Greater YYC can help coordinate your move with a top agent no matter what part of the world you plan to move to. There are so many advantages to using The Greater YYC Team to help sell your home.
C LOSI N G PT 1 ACCEPTING THE OFFER THE PRICE IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT “The higher the price, the better the offer.” Do not let yourself be fooled by this popular misconception. Price is not always the determining factor when accepting an offer for several important reasons: the initial offer is usually not final, and there are a number of terms and conditions that may influence the final outcome of a price. You can trust our professionals to help you thoroughly evaluate every proposal without compromising your marketing position. NEGOTIATING THE RIGHT WAY We take the ethical responsibility of fairly negotiating contractual terms very seriously. It is our job to find a win-win agreement that is beneficial to all parties involved. You may even have to deal with multiple offers before ratifying the one you judge to be the most suitable for you – and as your agents, we will guarantee a thorough and objective assessment of each offer to help you make the right choice. THE INITIAL AGREEMENT AND DEPOSIT An effective agreement is a legal arrangement between a potential purchaser and the property’s seller. Laws vary from state to state, but in order to be a legally, binding agreement, the agreement may require consideration. This consideration (initial and additional deposit) is to be held in the closing agent’s escrow account pending the fulfillment of conditions or contingencies in the effective agreement. KEEP WRITTEN RECORDS OF EVERYTHING For the sake of clarity, it will be extremely useful to transcribe all verbal agreements including counter-offers and addendums, and convert them to written agreements to be signed by both parties. We will assist you in drafting all the paperwork for your sale and make sure that you have copies of everything. STICK TO THE SCHEDULE Now that you have chosen your offer, you and the buyer will be given a timeline to mark every stage in the process of closing the real estate contract. Meeting the requirements on time ensures a smoother flow of negotiations and also ensures that each party involved is not in breach of their agreements. During the process we will keep you constantly updated so you will always be prepared for the next step.
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TRUSTED ADVICE IX OPEN HOUSE IS AN EVENT When it comes to a luxury home “Open House,” Brad and his team goes beyond the norm by creating special events. Brad incorporates art shows, wine tasting, and even a pre-Oscar party theme where he literally rolled out the red carpet to create a unique experience and make the clients feel special.
CLOS I N G PT 2 SECURRING THE DEAL THE PRICE IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT Ready to close the deal? Maybe not. Sometimes unforeseeable issues arise just prior to closing the sale. Hopefully, with negotiation, most of these have a workable solution. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. But don’t panic. Another buyer might still be found who is willing to accept the house as is. Imagine that your prospective buyers are a couple with young children. They envision your unused attic as the perfect playroom for the kids but, before closing the deal, they request an inspection to see if it’s safe and also if they will be able to install a skylight to provide natural light to the new space. This inspection reveals that under the shingles that are in good condition is a roof that will only last another year or two. The prospective buyers immediately balk, not wanting to incur the time and cost of replacing the roof. Their plans were to move in and only have to spend time and money renovating the attic. The additional cost of the new roof, they say, is just too much. At this point, you sit down with the prospective buyers and calmly discuss the situation and how it can be solved to the benefit of all. First, you agree to get another professional opinion on what really needs to be done. Inspectors are only human, and are not infallible. Once the extent of the damage is agreed upon, you can jointly decide what to do about it. While the buyers hadn’t planned on that expense, you show them that instead of a limited roof life that they would get with most existing homes, they’ll have a new worry-free roof that won’t cost them in repairs for the next decade or so. Since the roof wasn’t in as good shape as you had thought, you agree to lower the purchase price to help offset the cost of the new roof. By negotiating calmly and looking at all possibilities, what could have been a “deal breaker” can be turned into a win-win situation for both the buying and selling parties. In other cases, the most workable agreement for both parties might be for the deal to be called off. The seller can always find another buyer and the buyer can always find another home. To protect yourself against last minute “buyer’s remorse,” make sure the purchase contract anticipates and closes as many loopholes as possible after all known defects have been fully disclosed.
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TRUSTED ADVICE X OUR PROMISE Our dedicated and knowledgeable team is committed to giving you unparalleled service with in-depth market insight and expertise for all Calgary communities. Whether it’s Calgary luxury homes, new homes, lofts, inner-city townhomes or new condos Calgary, we’ll help guide you through every step of the process and promise you a top notch real estate experience!
RE /MA X B RAND RE/MAX BRAND RECOGNITION MARKETSHARE AND AGENT PRODUCTIVITY Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, and RE/MAX Associates average more sales than any other real estate agents. BRAND NAME AWARENESS RE/MAX is the most recognized brand in real estate. Our national advertising campaign positions the RE/MAX name in front of millions of buyers and sellers all over the country and is designed to keep the brand, as well as remax.com, top-of-mind when someone decides it is time to buy or sell their home. ADVERTISING In Canada, RE/MAX has the real estate industry’s strongest presence in national television advertising, helping to make the red, white, and blue RE/MAX hot air balloon one of the most recognizable business logos in the world. WEBSITE TRAFFIC AND ONLINE SEARCHES Remax.ca is the most visited real estate franchise website attracting over 250,000 unique visitors every month in Canada. RE/MAX’s internet presence attracts nearly 50 million potential buyers and sellers annually. When consumers search online, “RE/MAX” is the most used search term among real estate brokerages. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION RE/MAX Associates lead the industry in professional designations. THE NUMBER OF COUNTRIES SERVED RE/MAX is in over 93 countries, more than any of its competitors.
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TRUSTED ADVICE XI A PREMIUM AGENT GETS PREMIUM RESULTS The real estate market in Calgary is a diverse one, ever-changing, but for the most part, reliable. Through my many years of experience, market knowledge and unique marketing concepts, I am able to give my clients premium service, and essentially getting premium results. - Brad Van de Walle
T EST I M ON IALS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING... We were originally referred to Brad as he was well-known in the community for being a successful real estate investor. What we learned from Brad far exceeded any expectations we had. Brad not only guided us through the entire legal process of real estate investing but he also helped us develop a complex strategic investment plan that we continue to follow to this day. We now have 6 rental properties and earn more cash flow passively then with both our full-time jobs combined. We are financially secure and cannot thank Brad enough for all he has done for us. - BRIGITTE AND DEREK “Brad Van de Walle made house shopping/buying and selling so easy and stress free!! He was incredibly organized, honest and efficient with every step of the process. As a first time home buyer, it was very intimidating to me but I never once felt worried - he’s incredible!! Highly recommend him for any real estate needs!! Thanks for finding us our dream home!” - KATIE SKINNER I’ve been with Brad for a few years and will never deviate! He’s personal, professional, detail-oriented, effective and keeps your needs above his. He and his team work tirelessly at doing their best and I highly recommend them and their services.” - SCOTT MATHESON My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Brad and his team on the purchase and sale of our first home, and the purchase of our new home. Brad always went out of his way to make sure that he understood our requirements, and was critical in walking us through both the purchasing and selling process. Brad has a great sense of humour and upbeat personality which makes the entire buying and selling process run smoothly. I would highly recommend brad and The Greater YYC Team for your real estate needs. - ADRIAN & AMY Brad is definitely the person to go to for all your real estate needs. He is a hard worker and ready to go to any length to help out. I would recommend Brad to anyone looking for a trustworthy agent. His knowledge will get the job done. - MOHAMMED
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