Steve Throndson & Associates - REAL Broker

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.

😂 What people think a day in the life of a Realtor looks like:☕ Fancy coffee🚗 Pretty house tours📸 Cute social media post...
06/12/2026

😂 What people think a day in the life of a Realtor looks like:
☕ Fancy coffee
🚗 Pretty house tours
📸 Cute social media posts
🤝 Smiling at open houses
💰 Casually selling homes between brunch and errands
What it actually looks like:
📞 47 phone calls before 10 AM
📄 A contract clause that suddenly needs to be rewritten immediately
🌊 A home inspection discovering “a small water issue” that is absolutely not small
🔥 A financing condition giving everyone chest pain
🧯 A last-minute problem that somehow nobody knew about until closing week
🕵️ Trying to figure out if that “renovated” basement was renovated legally
🌀 Negotiating, problem-solving, emotionally regulating, and pretending everything is totally fine
People think real estate is smooth sailing.
Meanwhile, we’re over here fighting for our lives, dodging metaphorical natural disasters, holding deals together with communication, caffeine, and carefully worded amendments.
Okay… maybe it’s not chaos every day.
But some days?
It’s less “Selling Sunset” and more “Survivor: Real Estate Edition.” 🏡😂
And honestly, that’s why experience matters. The pretty photos get attention, but the behind-the-scenes problem solving is what actually gets deals across the finish line.

What Sellers Don’t Always SeeMost sellers see the sign go up, the photos go online, the showings happen, and eventually ...
06/11/2026

What Sellers Don’t Always See
Most sellers see the sign go up, the photos go online, the showings happen, and eventually the sold sticker goes on.
What they do not always see is everything happening behind the scenes:
The pricing strategy.
The buyer feedback calls.
The late-night contract reviews.
The negotiation.
The problem-solving.
The marketing adjustments.
The inspection conversations.
The follow-up with agents.
The little details that keep a deal moving.
A good Realtor does not just “list” your home.
They manage the process, protect your interests, and work to create the best possible outcome from start to finish.
The sold sign is the visible part.
The work behind it is what makes it happen.

🏡 What I wish more buyers knew before falling in love with a home…The house is only one part of the equation.Before you ...
06/10/2026

🏡 What I wish more buyers knew before falling in love with a home…
The house is only one part of the equation.
Before you write an offer, you need to understand things like:
✔️ Deposit
✔️ Financing
✔️ Inspection
✔️ Insurance
✔️ Possession dates
✔️ Inclusions
✔️ Property disclosure
✔️ And how clean your offer is compared to the competition
Sometimes the highest offer does not win.
A cleaner, more confident offer with strong terms can be more attractive to a seller than a slightly higher number with a lot of uncertainty attached.
That does not mean you should take unnecessary risks. It means strategy matters.
Buying a home is emotional, but writing the offer is where experience, preparation, and negotiation really count.
That is why having the right guidance before you fall in love with the kitchen is so important. 😉

🏡✨ NEW PRICE IN AIRDRIE, AB ✨🏡📍 136 Luxstone Place SW, Airdrie AB💲 $510,000📌 MLS # A2300030Tucked away on a quiet cul-de...
06/10/2026

🏡✨ NEW PRICE IN AIRDRIE, AB ✨🏡
📍 136 Luxstone Place SW, Airdrie AB
💲 $510,000
📌 MLS # A2300030

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this incredible home offers the perfect mix of space, comfort, and lifestyle. With 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an inviting open-concept main floor, this is the kind of home that just feels right the moment you step inside. 🙌
The fully finished basement is a total standout with rare 10’ ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and a built-in bar area that is made for movie nights, game days, and entertaining friends and family. 🍿🔥🍹
Outside, the oversized overheight double detached garage gives you tons of room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies, plus there’s dedicated RV or boat parking beside the garage for all your adventures. 🚐⛵
And the location? So good. You’re within walking distance to schools, Nose Creek Park, and nearby amenities including 7-Eleven, pizza, dining, and even a dance studio. Convenience and lifestyle all in one. 📍

🎥 Check out our 24/7 Virtual Open House- ask for access!
📞 For more information or to book your showing, contact Erin Sinclair or Steve Throndson today!

587.436.5586 | [email protected]

06/10/2026

😂 Why you shouldn’t always hire the cheapest Realtor in town…
Because sometimes “discount marketing” looks like:
📸 Listing photos taken in portrait mode… but not the good kind.
🪞 The Realtor accidentally appearing in every bathroom mirror shot.
👟 A surprise shoe cameo in the hallway photo.
🌑 Rooms so dark buyers wonder if the power was shut off.
🚗 Exterior photos featuring more of the agent’s vehicle than the house.
🧺 Laundry, dishes, clutter, and “real life” getting their own MLS debut.
📱 And a marketing plan that starts and ends with: “I posted it online.”
Here’s the thing — your home is likely one of your biggest assets. It deserves more than blurry photos, awkward angles, and a Realtor hiding behind the shower curtain reflection.
Professional marketing matters.
That means proper preparation, high-quality photography, strong video, thoughtful copywriting, social media exposure, pricing strategy, negotiation skill, and someone who is actually investing in getting your home sold — not just getting it listed.
The cheapest option can feel like savings upfront… until poor marketing costs you attention, showings, offers, and possibly real money.
When it comes to selling your home, you don’t just need a sign in the yard.
You need a strategy. 🏡✨

🏡 Why a Previous Sale Price Doesn’t Always Dictate Current Market ValueOne of the biggest mistakes buyers can make is as...
06/08/2026

🏡 Why a Previous Sale Price Doesn’t Always Dictate Current Market Value

One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make is assuming a home’s current value should be based only on what it sold for previously.
While the last sale price can be helpful context, it does not automatically determine what the property is worth today.
Market value is based on what a buyer is willing to pay in the current market, and that can be influenced by a lot of factors:

✅ How much the market has changed since the last sale
✅ Interest rates and buyer demand
✅ Recent comparable sales
✅ Supply and competition in the area
✅ Renovations, updates, or deferred maintenance
✅ Lot size, location, zoning, views, layout, and condition
✅ Changes in neighbourhood desirability
✅ Development potential or rental opportunity

A home that sold for less a few years ago may be worth significantly more today if the market has moved, the property has been improved, or demand in the area has increased.
On the other hand, a home that sold for more in a previous market may not be worth the same today if conditions have changed.
For buyers, the key is not asking, “What did they pay for it?”
The better question is:

“What is this property worth in today’s market compared to the best available alternatives?”

That is where proper market analysis matters.

A strong offer should be based on current data, recent comparable sales, property condition, and your long-term goals — not just the previous sale price.

Because in real estate, history matters… but the current market matters more.

🏡 Just Listed in Ogden/Lynnwood!📍 6636 18th Street SE, Calgary💰 $424,900MLS® A2318016Listed with Steve Throndson & Bulen...
06/06/2026

🏡 Just Listed in Ogden/Lynnwood!
📍 6636 18th Street SE, Calgary
💰 $424,900
MLS® A2318016
Listed with Steve Throndson & Bulent Ilcan

Welcome to the heart of Ogden/Lynnwood — where opportunity, location, and potential come together.

This fully finished bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an oversized double detached garage, and excellent upside on a generous 50’ x 120’ lot with back alley access.

Set on a beautiful tree-lined street close to schools, parks, and community amenities, this property is a great fit for a home buyer, renovator, or investor looking to add value in an established Calgary neighbourhood.

Inside, you’ll find a functional floor plan, a fully finished basement, and plenty of space for a family at any stage of life. Outside, enjoy a welcoming front porch, spacious rear deck, fully fenced yard, and excellent garage/parking space.

Previously zoned RC-2 prior to the RC-G zoning change, this lot also offers flexibility and future potential.

✨ 3 bedrooms
✨ 2 bathrooms
✨ Fully finished bungalow
✨ 50’ x 120’ lot
✨ Oversized double detached garage
✨ Back alley access
✨ Fully fenced yard
✨ Great upside potential

With some love, this could be a wonderful family home, investment property, or long-term hold in a neighbourhood full of character and convenience.

📲 Message us today for more details or to book your showing!

Steve Throndson & Bulent Ilcan - 403.620.1673
[email protected]
www.CalgaryAreaRealEstate.info

06/05/2026

When someone says, “I’m just going to wait until rates come down before I buy…”
Totally fair.
Very responsible.
Very logical.
Very… possibly still waiting in 2031. 😂
Because waiting for the “perfect” rate can start to feel like waiting for:
The gym to be empty in January.
A teenager to voluntarily clean their room.
A contractor to say, “Actually, I’m ahead of schedule.”
A Realtor to stop saying, “Marry the house, date the rate.” 😅
Here’s the thing: lower rates sound great, but when rates drop, more buyers usually jump back in too. That can mean more competition, fewer options, and higher prices.
So while everyone else is waiting for the magical perfect moment, you may be able to negotiate better today, ask for conditions, take your time, and avoid the feeding frenzy.
The right time to buy isn’t always when rates are perfect.
It’s when the numbers work for you.
And if rates do come down later?
That’s what refinancing conversations are for.
But waiting forever for the “perfect market” might just leave you with one thing…
A very impressive collection of saved listings you never bought. 🏡😂

⭐️ Client Review | Calgary Condo PurchaseHelping clients feel confident, informed, and supported is always the goal — es...
06/04/2026

⭐️ Client Review | Calgary Condo Purchase

Helping clients feel confident, informed, and supported is always the goal — especially when purchasing in a market like downtown Calgary.

A huge congratulations to our wonderful client on the purchase of their downtown condo, and an extra shoutout to Erin Sinclair for providing such an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Here’s what our client had to say:

“Erin was fantastic to deal with. She is prompt with replies, has fantastic attention to detail and made us feel secure with her knowledge of real estate. I couldn’t have asked for a better agent! She is so sweet :)”

Buying a condo comes with a lot of details, from reviewing documents to understanding the building, location, and long-term value. Having an agent who is responsive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable can make all the difference.

Congratulations again to our client on their new downtown Calgary condo! 🏙️✨

Thinking about buying in Calgary? Erin would love to help you feel secure and confident every step of the way.

🎉 Just Sold in Point McKay!📍 82 Point Drive NW, CalgaryAnother exciting win for a repeat client!Erin and Steve were thri...
06/04/2026

🎉 Just Sold in Point McKay!
📍 82 Point Drive NW, Calgary

Another exciting win for a repeat client!

Erin and Steve were thrilled to help our client secure their next project property in the highly sought-after community of Point McKay. Opportunities like this do not come up every day, and when the right one hit the market, we knew it was worth moving quickly.

This one checked the boxes for location, potential, and short-term upside — exactly the kind of property our client was looking for.

There is something extra special about working with repeat clients. It means so much when people trust us not just once, but again and again, as they continue building their real estate goals.

Congratulations to our client on securing their next project. We cannot wait to see what you do with it! 🛠️🏡

Thinking about your next move, investment, or renovation project? We would love to help you spot the right opportunity.

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