Dennis Philps

One of the most exciting dimensions of being a Realtor in Edmonton is the wide diversity of product available for sale. There is something for everyone in the marketplace, from the most affordable to the highly luxurious, from the entry level to the investment opportunity, from the city-dweller to the acreage resident, from the condo buyer to the single detached family home. Whether someone is starting again, moving up, moving down, retiring or investing, there is sure to be numerous possibilities available here.

For example, in Edmonton proper, on Nov. 24, 2009 there are 1569 single family detached homes listed for sale ranging in price from $69,900 to $18,000,000! As well, there are 1457 condos for sale which range in price from $59,900 to $2.9 million.

If you are seeking an acreage within a 40 minute drive of the city, there are possibilities in every direction. Typically, the closer the property is to the city, the most pricey it will be. Some acreages are serviced by city water; others rely on a cistern or a drilled well.

Investment properties are normally located close to one of the educational institutions–for instance, the University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan College or the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. With a shortage of student housing, well-placed investment properties usually give a great return!

There is something for everyone [barring an oceanfront or tropical property!] in Edmonton!

Realtors deeply appreciate referrals that are sent to them by past clients, friends or business associates. There is usually an immediate credibility that has been established by way of the person who does the referring.

That past client or friend has been impressed with your level of service, your expertise and people skills to pass your name along. They expect that the realtor will treat their client with the superior level of service they so appreciated!

Any realtor must treat that referred client with the highest level of priority and service. Otherwise, that referral stream will likely dry up very quickly as the person referred shares their disappointment with the one who referred them.

Watching the apparent pain and disappointment in Jesper Parnevik, the Swedish professional golfer, as he was being interviewed about his role in introducing his former nanny, Elin, to Tiger Woods brought the risk of referring into clear relief. Now Jesper regrets the day he and his wife made that introduction. He said he owes Elin an apology.

I take all my Edmonton referrals seriously for three reasons: 1. I want to ensure that the referring party never receives any negative feedback about my performance; 2. I want to ensure that my new client is fully satisfied in the their home purchase; 3. I want to enlist that new client as another member of my referral network. Unmistakably, it is well worth my time to offer all my clients a superior level of service.

Check out my websites at www.edmonton-real-estate-info.com and www.edmonton-homesearch.com.