Calvin Weinfeld Real Estate

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

I get it. It seems like so much work. The good news? You can start anytime, on your own terms.

1. Sort your things into these categories, and your mountain will become little piles:

> What you’ll keep

Limit this to what matters to you most. In other words, what’s needed and practical, and what you love and makes you happy.

> What you’ll give away

Are there sentimental things you’re unsure of? Consider giving them to a friend or relative that will appreciate them. Or donate them to a charity. You need to make room for your future memories ahead.

> What you’ll sell

Try to get some cash for the rest. You can sell it online or have a yard sale. This can help your moving costs. If some of it doesn’t sell…(read on)

> What you’ll trash

If it didn’t make the other lists, there’s no reason to keep it. Make a clean break and feel the freedom!

2. Now, the house…

You have memories in your home that potential buyers don’t. It’s important to try not to let your emotions get in your own way.

> So what’s the deal with staging, for real?

Buyers need to be able to imagine themselves living there. Your home needs to show space and potential uses for those spaces. Staging accomplishes both.

> Don’t allow yourself to take offence

Showings: Some of the feedback will be negative. Some of that may be a buyers strategy to make a low offer, but you’re priced right and your home’s staged well, so allow me to deal with that.

Home inspections: It’s an inspector’s job to find problems. Let me guide you through that.

3. And now the sale…

Even a low offer is an opportunity. Buyers don’t usually offer their best price at first, so don’t jump to conclusions. I know how to work with offers to get things done. Let me help navigate any offers where you can pull out a win.

HOW DOWNSIZING COULD BENEFIT YOU?

I’ll start by showing you how to price your home. Then we’ll explore what’s possible for your next home.

If your neighbours tell you what they or anyone else sold their home for, take it with a grain of salt. Get it verified with proof that I can give you. You can’t afford misinformation.

05/15/2026

1. You’ll need to register upon arrival, but you can also just give them your realtor’s business card. To protect yourself, don’t sign anything.

2. Be careful not to share information they could use against you: In case you decide to make an offer on that home or in case they wind up showing your home.

3. Read sign in sheets. Watch out for “opt-ins”. If you don’t want them to be able to call or market you, be sure to state that. And again, don’t sign ANYTHING!

4. There might be cameras or recording devices in the home. Be careful not to say anything that you don’t want them to know.

5. BEST TIP - avoid open houses altogether. Call me, I’ll set up a private viewing for you... and protect your interests, if you let me.

12/03/2025

MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL BUDDY

For many years now, much of my travel has been with someone whose company I’ll never tire of – my daughter. She’s grown into an awesome adult and I love hanging out with her. We’re actually similar in some ways (although I’m not sure she quite loves me saying that).

That type of connection is so cool. We don’t have to entertain each other. We can enjoy the comfort of being at home with each other. It’s peaceful. (It is for me, anyway)

A lot of this travel are short trips to visit my parents. I’ll never come up with a better gift for them than a visit with their only granddaughter. And she loves it too.

After 30 years away, I’ve still maintained a lot of friendships in my home town, and we also have other family there. You may have noticed from previous posts, we love going to football games in Winnipeg.

These trips are great quality time for us, and any parent knows that's gold. If you’re wondering the point of this post, there is none, other than to brag about time with my awesome daughter.