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RECA – Ask Charles: Customer vs Client
A friend told me that I only have to pay fees and commissions to a real estate agent if I’m a “client,” but...
RECA – Ask Charles February Update
I signed a service agreement with a real estate professional, but I no longer want to work with them—can I cancel the agreement?There...
Ask Charles – January Update
I put an offer on a property that was not accepted and later learned there were multiple offers on the property. If I...
Ask Charles
I did my homework and decided to buy a condominium. Now I’m here—and I want to make sure it remains a positive experience....
How Do I Know if a Career in Real Estate is Right for Me?
I’ve recently been laid-off from my job in Alberta’s oil and gas industry. How do I know if a career in real estate...
Ask Charles – October 2020
Article by Charles StevensonI’d like to buy a home and I can afford monthly payments, but I’m working on improving my credit—Is a...
When Trying to Purchase a Home, is a Seller Obligated to Acknowledge My Offer?
I recently submitted an offer to purchase on a home. I have not received any response to my offer. Is the seller obligated...
Is a Buyer Allowed to Approach a Seller Directly?
I put an offer on a house that had competing offers. I later learned that one of the other buyers approached the seller...
Is a Realtor Allowed to Hold Off On Presenting My Offer Until a Specific...
I’m in a time crunch and need to buy a property fast. I made an offer with a very short expiry date, but...
Can I Sell My Home Without Involving my Real Estate Brokerage after I Listed...
I listed my home for sale with a real estate brokerage, but I found a buyer through friends. Can I complete the sale...
Why Should I Include a Financing Condition When I’m Prequalified for a Mortgage?
My mortgage broker had me prequalified for a mortgage, but still says I should include a financing condition when submitting an offer to...
Are There Any Risks When Buying a Foreclosure?
I recently found a house listed at a price that seems too good to be true. I discovered the house is a court-ordered...
