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Calgary Seller's Guide
What to expect when you list a home in Calgary, step by step.
- Evaluation. A realistic price range built from comparable sales.
- Preparation. Decluttering, small repairs, and anything that will return more than it costs.
- Photography. Most buyers decide from the photos whether to book a showing.
- Listing. Live on the MLS® system, REALTOR.ca and the major portals.
- Showings. Feedback comes back to you honestly, including the parts you would rather not hear.
- Offers. Compared whole — price, conditions, deposit and dates.
- Conditions and closing. Through to possession day.
When to list
In Calgary, spring tends to bring the most buyers — and the most competing listings. The market stays active through summer and into fall, and winter buyers are often serious ones relocating for work. A chinook can turn a January week mild enough for clear exterior photos.
Paperwork I will ask for
- Your RPR. Alberta sellers normally supply a Real Property Report with the City's compliance stamp. If you have added a deck, garage or fence since yours was done, it may need updating, so we look early.
- Condo package. Bylaws, board minutes and building rules, if you own a condo or townhome.
- Proof of work done. Permits or receipts for basement development, roofing, a furnace or new windows.
Selling in the cold months
Shovelled walks, a recently serviced furnace and every light on before a showing go a long way when it is minus twenty outside.