Welcome to the Neighbourhood!
Calgary is home to 198 distinct neighbourhoods. As a Calgary Realtor, one of the great pleasures of my job is acting as neighbourhood tour guide for inquisitive homebuyers – introducing them to the richness and diversity that our wonderful network of communities has to offer.
Once I meet with a new client and get a feel for what they are looking for, my job is to match them with not only the right home, but the right neighbourhood. It is crucial to find a home in the right neighbourhood because the allure of a nice home in the wrong neighbourhood will fade quickly after moving in. One of the most valuable services I can officer my clients is to introduce them to a neighbourhood that may not have been on their wish list, but may end up being the perfect fit for them.
Once I meet with a new client and get a feel for what they are looking for, my job is to match them with not only the right home, but the right neighbourhood. It is crucial to find a home in the right neighbourhood because the allure of a nice home in the wrong neighbourhood will fade quickly after moving in. One of the most valuable services I can officer my clients is to introduce them to a neighbourhood that may not have been on their wish list, but may end up being the perfect fit for them.
Calgary has so many good neighbourhoods reflecting the cultural, social and economic diversity of our city, that the challenge often lies in whittling down the long list of possibilities. Price point is, of course, an important determining factor, but today’s buyers are driven by a number of other factors in targeting neighbourhoods for their home search. It is not enough to be able to afford to move into a certain neighbourhood. Buyers need to know that the community they choose offers the lifestyle amenities that make the home not only affordable, but livable.
This is where the fun comes in and I get to play tour guide – introducing clients to the local schools, community hubs, parks, playgrounds, shopping districts and restaurants. Walkability and access to transportation are important variables for many of my clients. Some require a local dog park while others are more interested in the variety of restaurants and cafes. While the amenity wish list is a vital element in choosing a neighbourhood, it is also important that the neighbourhood just feels right. It has to feel like home.
MLS listings can only tell you so much about a community. If my clients are not already familiar with a community, I urge them to spend some time walking around, taking in the scenery and chatting with the local residents. As your Calgary tour guide, I am happy to lead the way.
Are you buying or selling a home in Calgary? Do you want an agent who has the enthusiasm and energy to get things done, with your best interests in mind at all times? Contact me at 403-617-8758, kelmacdonald@gmail.com or www.kellymacdonald.ca and let's make good things happen!
About Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald is a Realtor® with The Real Estate Company in Calgary, where she has been living (and loving it!) since she was 10. Kelly offers her clients a unique mix of youthful vigor, creativity and technical and design savvy on one hand, and professionalism and transactional expertise from her business degree and strong administrative background on the other. Kelly is also a devoted wife and mother of two, with whom she finds time from her busy schedule to play scrabble and walk by the beautiful lake of their home in Southeast Calgary.
THIS ENTRY WAS POSTED ON June 11th, 2017 BY Kelly L. Macdonald | POSTED IN General
