This Time Of Year Is Awards Season

Tis' award season and Royal LePage Winnipeg did a great job putting on an event for us where we got to listen to Wade Miller and Adam Bighill talk.

For these events it isn't about the awards, it is the time spent together with our colleagues. Where we get to hang out, talk about things that aren't work and develop our relationships with other agents.

Those relationships are so important when doing transactions, knowing the person on the other side of it makes it so much easier to help our sellers and buyers.

The Rates Stayed The Same

What does it mean when the rates stay the same? This is the first time in a year that the rate has stayed the same and has not increased after a Bank of Canada meeting.

It means that they feel our market can't take another increase and that we are also correcting and it doesn't need another boost.

It means a collective sigh from buyers, sellers, and Realtors

It means our Winnipeg market which was already heating up, will likely heat up more as buyers get excited over this lack of change in interest rates.

It means house prices will rise (although they have been for the last 4 weeks already)

It means we could be at the bottom of the cycle and could see rates go down in the future. Maybe months, maybe a year or two, but it could be at the bottom and ready to come back up.

It means a lot, and you need to pay attention to if you are a seller or a buyer... or better yet. head on over to the link in the bio and book a time to talk about it with our team.

Proud Of The Team!

To say that I am proud of our team is an understatement. Each every individual person from our admin team to our agents are working hard, helping clients, and adjusting to the market as things change. Congratulations team on a job well done!

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

Bidding wars are heating up, and days on the market are tightening. What else is happening in the River Park South housing market? Also, stay tuned for information regarding our neighbourhood Easter egg hunt!

Can I Play Too? For I Love To Read Month

The last story for 'I Love To Read Month'...I love this author Moe Willems is adorable, and his entire series is so much fun. It's great to read to children or for them to start reading at the early stages. Follow along as snake learns to play with his friends.

Plants Are Awesome When Selling Your Home

Houseplant appreciation day has passed (January 10th) but.... this video is too epic to not share... So enjoy bloopers and all the information on why plants are awesome when selling your home!

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

Three sales this week in River Park South are all over the list price. There are rumblings all over the market that we're heading back to multiple offers. Do you think this is happening?

What Inspires You?

It's 'I Love To Read Month' and Sheri is here to share inspiration from one of her favourite books!

Trust The Process

If there was ever a story for "days on market are your enemy" this is the house....

We hit the market and things were great, we had constant showings but just couldn't find the right buyer. As time went on I started getting texts and calls from other realtors "what is wrong with that house, why is it still on the market" buyers and realtors were starting to judge it by the days on market before going in to see it, assuming it must be slanted, cracked foundation, or smelly... but none of those were the case at all!

So, when we were able to (there are rules about this) I told the seller "we need to expire this listing and start fresh with zero days on market". The seller trusted me, we pulled it off the market, did up the paperwork, and had it back on market within 24 hours.... a new price, fresh listing.... and BAM! Showings were coming in like crazy, and on day 1... an offer!

All it took was a little refresh of the listing, a plan, guidance, and a seller that trusted the process.

I can't wait to see what adventures you are in for next and I am so happy that this chapter is now complete so that you can get on to all the exciting things you have planned.

Some Home Purchase Stories Are A Whirlwind And This Is One Of Them...

While I was in Banff they set out with Heather to look at a few homes and fell in love. I wrote up the offer and as soon as I got back we did the home inspection. It uncovered a few unexpected items (hello knob and tube) and so we went back to the negotiating table, only to turn up empty handed. The sellers weren't going to budge. We walked away with a plan to do a weekend blitz of homes to make sure walking away was the right decision.

Then, we fell in love again! It was a home that had been on the market a while, it was a great home, a hidden gem, we wrote an offer.... and again, roadblock. A very stubborn seller who at most would negotiate only $900 off the list price. Again, we walked away.

These two thought long and hard about the first home, and we re-engaged in conversation, only to discover that the sellers had also found the same issues we had! They had spent that "time away" and did some more digging on their own home, the conversation was open again and we were on our way to making a deal happen. Only 24 hours after that conversation started again, we had both an accepted offer and financing complete and were able to seal the deal on making this home theirs!

Congratulations to the two of you, while the journey was short it was amazing. You are a lot of fun and deserve ever bit of happiness that you are going to build in your new home.

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

Things are going well in River Park South and throughout the city. What do you think will happen next? More multiple offer listings or back to a more 'slow but steady' market?

It’s Booper Time!

I am super good at doing unscripted things.... but try to get me to say the same thing a certain way a few times... and it just isn't going to happen!

Never Split The Difference - Learning Techniques Of Negotiating

I Love to Read month continues!

I agree with Sandeep that this book is awesome! It is full of information that can be used by almost anyone on a daily basis. Learning techniques of negotiation are important, not just to Realtors but to everyone. Think of all the times you negotiate on a daily basis, with your children, partner, work, or even a pet. We are negotiating all day long every day!

Have You Checked Out The Leaf Yet?

Have you checked out the Leaf yet in Winnipeg?? After waiting and watching the construction of it happen for so long it is so delightful to hear so many amazing things about it!

With multiple biomes, a butterfly garden and an incredible indoor waterfall, the leaf must be checked out! While you're waiting to see it for yourself, teammate Sheri is here to share it with you!

It’s About Achieving More!

For some having a team is all about numbers. It is getting more sales, reaching higher in the ranks, and outdoing others. But for me, it's about community, having fun, and achieving more. To have fun together, laugh, and help each other.

I’ll Make This Big And Epic!

Honestly, this looked so much more graceful than it felt. Running through the home the other two did fun jumps down the stairs, and I followed, thinking "oh I'll make this big and epic" and forgot I was wearing silk elf shoes... I bailed and did a big tumble. We kept it in the video.... it was perfect, and fun, and I didn't end up hurt!

These Smiling Faces!!!

These two went on quite the journey in a very short time.

We fell in love with the first house they saw, the same one I broke a key in the door AND stepped in a pit in the basement! It had been on the market for quite some time, we looked at a few more, went back a 2nd time, decided to offer and of course... murphy's law... there was another offer.

Competing... and then losing on a home that has been on the market for weeks sucks! But, with smiles, they continued to search. Just as we were about to put in an offer on another house we found out that the first offer fell through!! We quickly wrote up an offer and got it in there and got it accepted!

We had a wonderful home inspection, confirming this was an amazing solid home, and on the day we took this pic we even met the owners which confirmed even more so how well taken care of this home was!

The two of you are an absolute delight and you deserve every bit of happiness coming your way! I can't wait for this spring when you get to move in and make this home your own.

Pets And Selling Your Home

I love our pup Freddie.... most days... but not everyone does. Some can see a dog and instantly think of the damage it might do to a home. Some might look at a dog and see allergies. Some might see a less than perfect yard. Some might see happiness, and some might groan.

If we were to put our house on the market today, we would make all evidence of this guy disappear. We would hide kennels, food bags, food dishes, and any pictures of him in the house. We would make our home pet neutral so we didn't alienate a potential buyer who had less pleasant thoughts about a dog.

It sucks, and it is hard to do when you have pets, but it is incredibly necessary to help maximize your efforts when selling your home.

Your Weekly Market Update For River Park South

What's really happening this week in the River Park South housing market? Is it picking up, slowing down or staying the same?

Volunteering With The Bear Clan Patrol

We are volunteering with Bear clan this Thursday! February 9th. If you want to come let us know and we will send you the calendar invite or drop off donations and we will bring them down with us!