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Steve Throndson & Associates - REAL Broker Top producing Real Estate Agent in Calgary AB with REAL Broker. Award winning and results driven.

A good agent can help you get a better price and often sell a home faster for you or help you find that dream home that you didn't even know was for sale. Marketing, negotiations, understanding contracts, and having a great team in place, these are just some of the benefits of working with a good agent. Contact Steve Throndson & Associates today and begin your Calgary and area real estate experience.

10/13/2026

🏡 Being a REALTOR® apparently means having about 12 different jobs. 😂
Some days you’re a guide — helping clients navigate neighbourhoods, properties, pricing, and the buying or selling process.
Some days you’re a magician — somehow finding solutions when a deal looks like it’s about to disappear.
Some days you’re a therapist — talking clients through stress, nerves, disappointment, excitement, and the occasional “Are we making a huge mistake?” moment.
Some days you feel like a lawyer — reading contracts, conditions, clauses, deadlines, and trying to make sure everyone understands what they’re agreeing to.
Then there’s also:
📸 Marketer — making sure a property is presented properly and reaches the right buyers.
🤝 Negotiator — protecting your client’s interests when the pressure is on.
🕵️ Detective — digging into documents, history, title, zoning, strata, permits, wells, septic, and whatever else pops up.
🚒 Firefighter — putting out problems nobody saw coming.
📅 Project manager — keeping inspectors, lenders, lawyers, appraisers, contractors, and clients moving in the same direction.
And somewhere in there…
You’re also supposed to sell real estate. 😂
The truth is, the job is rarely just about opening doors.
It’s about helping people navigate one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions they’ll make — and being the person they can rely on when things get complicated.
REALTOR® is the title.
The job description is a little longer. 🏡

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10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone that contributed to our Calgary Foodbank donation!! It is greatly appreciated!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

10/09/2026

FRIDAY HUMOR 💸 Why do REALTORS® work so hard?
Some people think it’s for the signs, the social media posts, and the occasional “JUST SOLD!” photo.
And sure… those are fun.
But there’s also this little organization called the Canada Revenue Agency that likes to remind us that gross commission income and actual take-home income are very different things. 😂
So yes, we hustle.
We answer calls at weird hours.
We chase paperwork.
We negotiate.
We solve problems.
We invest in marketing.
We drive all over the place.
We keep deals together when they’re trying very hard to fall apart.
And then CRA shows up like:
“Great month. We’ll take it from here.” 😅
But jokes aside, the real reason we work so hard is simple:
We genuinely love what we do.
We love helping people buy their first home, move into their next chapter, sell a property that means something to them, invest, relocate, downsize, upsize, or finally find the one.
Real estate can be stressful, emotional, exciting, complicated, and sometimes completely unpredictable.
Being the person who helps guide someone through all of that is what makes the long days worth it.
So yes… taxes may keep us humble.
But the clients are what keep us going. ❤️🏡

10/08/2026

😂 Texts REALTORS® Send That Sound Slightly Unhinged Out of Context

Real estate is a relationship business…
Which apparently means sending texts that, without context, sound like they came from a very intense boyfriend. 😅
“Where are you?”
“Did you see my message?”
“Call me as soon as you can.”
“I need an answer tonight.”
“Are you still interested?”
“Don’t do anything until you talk to me.”
“I’ve been thinking about this all day.”
“We need to talk.”
“I drove by your house.”
“Please don’t ignore me.” 😂
And somehow, in real estate, every single one of these can be completely normal.

Usually because there’s a deadline, an offer, a showing, a lender, a lawyer, or a condition hanging in the balance.
So if your REALTOR® sounds a little intense sometimes…
They’re probably not being clingy.
They’re just trying to keep your deal alive. 🏡📱

10/07/2026

🏡 7 Dangerous Things That Instantly Make a REALTOR® Think: “This House Could Be a Liability.” 😬
Some homes just need a little paint.
Others make you walk in and immediately start mentally calculating repair bills, insurance issues, and how fast you can get an inspector there. 😂
Here are 7 big red flags:
1. Water where water should not be
Stains, bubbling drywall, musty smells, wet basements, soft flooring — moisture problems can get expensive fast.
2. Foundation cracks that look… ambitious
A tiny hairline crack is one thing. A crack you could almost lose a house key in gets attention.
3. Electrical that looks homemade
Open junctions, overloaded panels, sketchy wiring, extension cords being used as permanent infrastructure — not ideal.
4. A roof that has clearly given up
Missing shingles, sagging areas, leaks, rotten sheathing, or patches on top of patches.
5. Structural changes nobody can explain
Removed walls, altered beams, additions, decks, or basement renovations with no permits or documentation can become a major headache.
6. Serious mold or persistent moisture
Not every dark spot is a disaster, but widespread mold combined with ongoing moisture is definitely something buyers need to investigate.
7. The sentence: “It’s always been like that.” 😂
Nothing makes a REALTOR® more nervous than a major defect being explained with complete confidence and absolutely no paperwork.
The truth is, a home doesn’t need to be perfect.
But buyers should know what they’re walking into, and a good REALTOR® should know when something needs a closer look from the right professional.
Because sometimes the biggest risk in a house isn’t what you can see.
It’s what nobody bothered to investigate. 👀🏡

🏡 POV: You found the house… and so did everyone else. 😅One minute you’re walking through thinking:“This is it. We love i...
10/06/2026

🏡 POV: You found the house… and so did everyone else. 😅
One minute you’re walking through thinking:
“This is it. We love it.”
The next minute your REALTOR® gets the call:
“Just so you know… we’re expecting multiple offers.”
And suddenly buying a home starts to feel a little less like real estate and a little more like a fast-paced auction. 😂
Price matters, but it’s not always the only thing that matters. Deposit, possession date, financing, conditions, flexibility, and how cleanly the offer is written can all play a role.
That’s where having a good REALTOR® matters.
The goal isn’t to panic, blindly throw money at the house, or “win at all costs.”
It’s to understand the competition, know your limits, put together the strongest offer you’re comfortable with, and make sure you’re still making a smart decision.
Because multiple offers can move fast.
Your strategy should move faster. 🏡🔥

✨ NEW PRICE ✨📍 229 Fireside Drive, Cochrane AB💲 $425,000📌 MLS # A2333605📐 1,394 sq.ft.Welcome to the beautiful Linden mo...
10/06/2026

✨ NEW PRICE ✨
📍 229 Fireside Drive, Cochrane AB
💲 $425,000
📌 MLS # A2333605
📐 1,394 sq.ft.

Welcome to the beautiful Linden model by award-winning Brookfield Residential, located in the family-friendly community of Fireside in Cochrane. 🏡
This bright and thoughtfully designed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex offers comfort, function, and style throughout, with convenient rear and side entrances, a spacious main floor, and a warm great room complete with a cozy gas fireplace.
The kitchen features quartz countertops, full-height cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
Step outside to the large newer deck overlooking the sunny south-facing, low-maintenance backyard — an ideal space to relax, host, and enjoy the outdoors. ☀️
Upstairs, you’ll find three generous bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private ensuite, plus a full bathroom and convenient upper-level laundry.
The unfinished basement offers excellent future potential, while the parking pad provides off-street parking with room for future garage development.

✅ 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
✅ 1,394 sq.ft.
✅ Gas fireplace
✅ Quartz countertops
✅ Central A/C
✅ Nest thermostat
✅ Ring doorbell camera
✅ Fresh interior paint
✅ Large newer deck
✅ South-facing low-maintenance yard
✅ Room for future garage

🎥 Check out our 24/7 Virtual Open House!
Move-in ready, beautifully maintained, and close to parks, pathways, schools, and everyday amenities — this is an exceptional opportunity in one of Cochrane’s most welcoming communities.

📩 Reach out today for more details or to book your private showing.

Steve Throndson and Erin Sinclair | 587.436.5586 | [email protected]

10/05/2026

🏡 The part of real estate nobody warns you about…
You spend weeks talking to your buyers constantly.
Morning texts.
Late-night listings.
“Can we see this one?”
“What do you think of this neighbourhood?”
“Should we write?”
“Do you think they’ll take our offer?” 😂
Then finally…
FIRM SALE. 🎉
Everyone celebrates.
The buyers are excited.
The deal is done.
Possession is coming.
And the REALTOR® is sitting there thinking:
“…so I guess we just don’t talk 14 times a day anymore?” 😢😂
It’s a strange little part of the job.
You go from being part REALTOR®, part therapist, part strategist, part house-hunting sidekick…
to suddenly getting:
“Thanks again! See you on possession day!”
Excuse me?
After everything we’ve been through together?
At least send me a listing once in a while so I know you still care. 😂

🏡 JUST SOLD | Calgary, ABAnother exciting purchase officially complete!We’re thrilled for some wonderful buyer clients w...
10/02/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | Calgary, AB
Another exciting purchase officially complete!
We’re thrilled for some wonderful buyer clients who Erin had the pleasure of helping secure their new home in Calgary.
From searching for the right fit to navigating the offer, conditions, and everything in between, Erin was there to help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
There’s nothing better than seeing great clients get the keys to a home they’re excited about and start planning what comes next.
Congratulations to our buyers on this exciting new chapter — we’re so happy for you and grateful to have been part of the journey! ❤️

🏡 JUST SOLD | Point McKay, CalgaryAnother one officially sold — and this one has a great story behind it.We were thrille...
10/02/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | Point McKay, Calgary
Another one officially sold — and this one has a great story behind it.
We were thrilled to work alongside Erin Sinclair to help an amazing repeat client sell this beautifully renovated home in Point McKay.
Our client put in the work to update and improve the property, creating a home that was ready for its next chapter — and now, a new family gets to enjoy it and hopefully make it their forever home. ❤️
There’s something really rewarding about seeing a property transformed, brought to market, and then passed along to someone who gets to create their own memories there.
Congratulations to our seller on another successful project and sale, and congratulations to the new owners on a beautiful place to call home.

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