Marjorie and Doug's Blog: September 2007

In just a few months I have gotten some great information from this site.  Keeping a head of the competition is a constant challenge.  On active rain I found out about a great product called settlement room.  This is a service/product that can help you stay on top of your contracts and closings.  I have also used it to keep in touch with my clients.  To simplify it is an on-line storage space for each of your transactions.  You can upload contracts and fill in transaction details.  You can have the program email you to remind you of different obligations, or it can email any contact that you set up for the transaction. 

I have also used it to show clients their on-line marketing by putting a link on the site that they can check out.  You add the client and then they can check out their documents as well. 

I am a broker owner so we use it to convey the documents as well once the documents are uploaded from the site you can email or fax it to any contact.    It also links with Lone Wolf accounting software so that many of the fields are auto-populated.

They also have a product that turns your outlook program into a real estate contact program that exchanges information with Settlement Room. 

You can buy as many or as few transactions as you want.  The more you buy the less expensive it is, for 75 transactions they run about $8 each. 

So far our clients are really impressed.  I had been looking at other providers of this kind of service but they were all too expensive for a small brokerage.

Even if you don't own a brokerage, it is a great way to keep your clients up-to-date and the members of your team up-to-date.  You can also access your files from any computer with the internet.

 Check them out at www.settlementroom.com

Great Value on Walkout Bungalow with Triple Garage.
199 Cove Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X 1E5 Click to View Show European craftsmanship is what makes this 1507 square foot custom home truly exceptional. The 12 foot ceilings on the main floor open up the expansive kitchen and great room. The high performance kitchen features high end stainless steel appliances including a double oven with gas stove. The large master has a luxurious en suite with double sink, jetted soaker tub, and walk in closet. The walkout is bright and open with 9 ft ceilings and full-sized windows in the two bedrooms. Wired for sound and set up for a games room with a pool table light and a wet bar this basement is ready to party. You can get right to enjoying all these lovely features, as the lot is already tastefully landscaped. Come and enjoy the craftsmanship and attention to detail that set this home apart from others on the market. Virtual tour at www.chestermererealestate.com
Details Asking Price: $629,000 MLS: C3285601 Sq. Feet: 1507 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 # of Floors: 2 Subdivision: The Cove Year Built: 2003		Contact Info Marjorie & Doug McKay Dir 403-207-1776 Email | Website Other Shows

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If you haven't downloaded the free trial from realestateshows.com do it now.  You can create a very attractive show with this software really easily.  You can also make an online brochure to ad to your mls site from each and every lisitng.  They also give you the tools to automatically submit your property listing to Google Base, Oodle, Trulia, Propsmart, Edgio and Vast. From each brochure you can link your other tours so that they can view all of your lisitngs from the brochure.  You can also add tour on your community, or make a promo about yourself, you can also add more photos videos and so many more great things.  They give you links so you can submit your show to active rain and other sites as well. You can use this software for 2 weeks for free but it only costs $125 US per year and you can make as many shows as you want!

Look at our collection of shows by using this link

 http://www.realestateshows.com/show/inventory.php?userid=23769

Country Roads Take Me Home.
275248 TWP RD 233, Chestermere Click to View Show Calling all home mechanics, horse owners, extreme gardeners, land speculator/developers. Looking for a property that is private but close in? This 19.37 acres is a prairie paradise with mature trees, a pond, and a mountain view. Just minutes off of Glenmore trail Calgary is only 5 minutes away. Rockyview is favourable to subdivision into 4 acre parcels at this time. Or you could wait for future annexation while enjoying the quiet countryside. The 1752 sq. ft. bilevel has had a recent facelift and is in great shape, there is total development of 3400 sq. ft. including lower level which is almost all above grade. The 32 x 48 foor quonset ia fully heated and is wired with 220 power, there is room for up to 5 cars in this shop. There is a horse set up, as well as a chicken coup and various out buildings. If you are ready to make a change of address/occupation please call to view this exceptional property today!: Hwy #1 or Glenmore Tr. (#8)go east, past City limit, go south on #791 (Range Rd 280), turn left on twp rd. 233. First house on left side
Details Asking Price: $1299999 MLS: C3285620 Sq. Feet: 1753 x 2 Lot Size: 19 acres Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Garage Size: 32 x 48		Contact Info Marjorie & Doug McKay Dir 403-207-1776 Email | Website Other Shows

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Lake front love nest on 50 x 328 feet deep treed lot. This cedar log home has updated kitchen and flooring and plumbing but has retained the charm with the open beam ceiling, brick fireplace and lots of windows.  Two bedrooms up with a large master with covered balcony overlooking the lake.  The basement is developed with a home theatre room and den.  The lake front has had a membrane laid down for a weed free beach and swimming area.The heated garage is a two car tandem with room for four cars. The driveway is paved. A great opportunity to have one of the deepest lots on the lake.  Offered at $945,000.

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Want a lake front get away that is not too far away? This cedar log bungalow is only 30 minutes to downtown Calgary. This great room plan has recently been updated with maple hardwood floors, granite counters, new fixtures and new carpet and paint. Wide open plan, with large dining area, spacious kitchen, living room and master bedroom on the main. There are 3 bedrooms above grade in the walkout. Enjoy the morning sun on the front deck, and watch the sun set from your West facing deck. Lots of room to entertain on the deck, patio or dock. Nicely landscaped, well-kept lakefront home.

Chestermere Lakefront Log Home.
969 East Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X 1A8 Click to View Show Want a lake front get away that is not too far away? This cedar log bungalow is only 30 minutes to downtown Calgary. This great room plan has recently been updated with maple hardwood floors, granite counters, new fixtures and new carpet and paint. Wide open plan, with large dining area, spacious kitchen, living room and master bedroom on the main. There are 3 bedrooms above grade in the walkout. Enjoy the morning sun on the front deck, and watch the sun set from your West facing deck. Lots of room to entertain on the deck, patio or dock. Nicely landscaped, well-kept lake front home.
Details Asking Price: $1,400,000 MLS: C3284820 Sq. Feet: 2753 Lot Size: 50 x 133 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 # of Floors: 2 Garage Size: 2 car Year Built: 1999		Contact Info Marjorie & Doug McKay Dir 403-207-1776 Email | Website Other Shows

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Maximum lifestyle in this 4 bedroom lakefront home on 85 feet of lake frontage.  Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic, you won't find a quieter street in Chestermere.  This four level split gives you generous rooms for your family and friends.  Renovated in 1999, with a cherry kitchen with granite counters, maple hardwood floors and new light fixtures, this home will surprise you with how current it is.  The double detached garage is oversized and also has a loft for storage.  Nice deck for your morning coffee, and stunning sunsets nightly with an uninterrupted skyline.  Private boat ramp to launch your own boat.  Call to view this home today!

Chestermere Lake is only 20 minutes to downtown Calgary.  The town is now 11,000 people.  The lake is 750 acres or 3.5 miles long by 1.2 mile wide.  You can waterski, wakeboard, sail, swim and fish in the summer.  In the winter people snowmobile, skate, walk and play on the frozen lake. 

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In the 248 days of 2007 240 single family homes have sold or are a pending sale.  38 Condos have also sold in this time. 

29 homes were sold in Chestermere in August 2007.  An 5 additional homes had pending sales at this time.   There were 137 listings that were active at the end of this month.  17 listings expired and 7 listings were terminated, 162 listings were active during the month.  The lowest price in Chestermere was $242,000 for a 55 m. apartment condominium and the highest price of $1,175,000 was for a lakefront bungalow on 96 feet of lakefront.

Seven condos sold ranging from $242,000 to $389,900. 

22 Single family homes sold; 9  in Westmere,   5  in Westcreek, 3  on  Lakeside Greens golf course,  1  in the Cove, 1  in Lakeview Landing, 1  in the Beaches, 1 in Rainbow Falls  and 1 sold on the Lakefront.

As of September 5 there are 103 active listings.  17 condos and 86 single family homes. Sellers should not be too discouraged history has shown that 86 single family listings is not too many listings for this market.  This year in Chestermere there has been an average of one home + or – sale per day.  Listings that are priced correctly will sell at market value in a reasonable time. 

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