Huggins Real Estate

01/26/2022

Planning to replace your roof this year? You may be eligible for a $3,000 rebate when you install Class 4 impact-resistant roofing on your single-family, semi-detached, or duplex home.

Impact-resistant material is substantially more durable than standard shingles and it helps protect your home against wind and hail damage – weather conditions that are all too common in our city during the spring and summer months.

For more information, visit calgary.ca/hail. The rebate program ends on May 31, 2022 or when funding is fully allocated, whichever occurs first.

05/26/2020

SOLD!
Only 7 days on the market

Cassandra

If you love South Glenmore Park, sailing, sunsets on the water, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking and biking the Weaselhead, playgrounds or just walking your dog, the

05/22/2020

New Listing! This one is exciting. Your chance at living STEPS from the water, Glenmore Reservoir, pathways and trails, Weasel Head, spray park, boat launch, tennis courts, yet still be minutes from the downtown core. Beautiful modern and spacious kitchen. Check it out with the link below.
Cassandra

If you love South Glenmore Park, sailing, sunsets on the water, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking and biking the Weaselhead, playgrounds or just walking your dog, the

05/15/2020

Just listed.

Unique opportunity in beautiful Inglewood: Sophistication that radiates from the fusion of contemporary Scandinavian and modern industrial design. Award winning design fi

04/16/2020

Fantastic meeting with the Oakridge Senior’s Association today. What a positive, industrious, engaging group of people – a real invigorating and inspiring bunch to be around. So focussed on the Weaselhead and the Glenmore Reservoir which support the wildlife that draws everyone to these “lake” communities. With so much life experience, they are taking the current crisis in stride and are anxious to get back to normal.

03/04/2020

Slowly but Surely

Improvement continues in the Calgary Real Estate Market. The 2020 leap year saw a bit of a leap in sales volume compared to 2019 – 23% more to be exact. There were many factors at play here, and many market influences will be at play in the coming months – COVID-19; Government stimulus to offset the economic impact of the virus; The US election; Protests in Canada; etc. Let us know if you would like to receive our more in-depth newsletter to help with any real estate decisions you may be making.

02/15/2020

***Come see me TODAY at 2435 28th Ave SW. Open house till 4:30pm***
- Cassandra

Beautiful infill built by Mountain View Homes. Well appointed, steps to Marda Loop.

***** OPEN HOUSE - Saturday FEB 15th - 2:30-4:30pm *** & *** Sunday FEB 16th - 1:30-4pm ***** Timeless and sophisticated, short walking distance to the trendy & flouris

02/06/2020

Modern and unique. The popularity of townhomes has been on the rise in Calgary. Check out this gorgeous home that might just remind you of Prague’s Old Towne square. Owned by a great young couple with no pets and no kids, this place is like new, and feels like a show home.

Modern home with a Colonial flair! Walking around this complex might even remind you of Prague’s Old Towne Square. This chic townhouse still feels like a brand new showho

02/04/2020

Now under contract.

Spacious, Open, Bright! Views of the mountains, and a backyard that is free from the “fishbowl effect!” Next to Ambrose University and just down the street from Rundle Co

02/03/2020

FANTASTIC REFRESHED HOME WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS.

One of the most –sought after areas of Springbank Hill. This is the “estate” area of Springborough, where the developers sunk a lot more money into the homes than the neighbouring area just a couple blocks away. Lots of interest thus far.

Spacious, Open, Bright! Views of the mountains, and a backyard that is free from the “fishbowl effect!” Next to Ambrose University and just down the street from Rundle Co

01/30/2020

Should you go through the listing agent, or have your own representation?

Some home buyers feel that they don’t need their own agent to represent them when they buy a home. Maybe they think data on the internet is sufficient. Or they might feel they will get a better price because they hope the listing agent will cut their commissions. But the data shows something else – buyers typically pay more when they don’t have their own agent. On top of that, they’re more likely to have unexpected (and sometimes costly) issues. There are many reasons for consequences, but here are 3 ways your buyer’s agent helps you:
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Keeping the listing agent on their toes.

The listing agent’s first duty is to their listing client. Likely they’ve had a longer relationship with the seller as well. They could also employ some tactics during negotiations that a good buyer’s agent would be able to nullify. It is human nature to take the path of least resistance to get to an objective. A seasoned buyer’s agent is a great deterrent to a listing agent who might not otherwise be as forthright or even-handed as a buyer would like.
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Keeping more money in your pocket

Listing agents might cut a couple thousand off their fee, but I emphasize the word “might” - There is no obligation or them to do so. Fees are paid solely by the seller, and that contract for fees to be paid has already been struck with the listing agent at the time of the listing – the buyer has no power over that contract. The listing agent and the seller are contractually entitled/obligated to the full amount of the fees outlined in that contract regardless of whether there is another agent involved in the transaction. The listing contract clearly states that they will split the fees IF another agent gets involved in the deal; but according to the contract, the agreed upon fee remains the same regardless of how many agents are involved in the deal.

Even if the listing agent does discount their fee, it won’t be the full amount that would normally be paid to the buyer’s agent – they aren’t going to do the work of another agent, for free. You might get a fee reduction of $1000-$2000. The difference between a purchase price negotiated by just the listing agent, and a price negotiated by a good buyer’s agent should be much more than that.
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“Hiccup” prevention

Another key point is that the value of a buyer’s agent is reflected in more aspects than just the final purchase price, there is also the added security and smoothness that they bring to the experience as a whole. They know the process, and have the necessary connections and expertise to make the transaction as smooth and free from surprises as possible.
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-> If you are a buyer who has questions about proceeding without their own representation, give us a ring, or drop us an email.

Tyler & Cassandra Huggins