Month: October 2017
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Alura
Address: 1320 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G8
Year Built: 2014
Developer: Cove Properties
Alura tower was completed in 2014 and has a total of 277 Units, rising 29 stories. It is the sister property to the neighbouring NuEra condo building, also built by Cove Properties. This building is only steps away from the Victoria Park C-Train station and walking distance to everything that downtown and 17th Ave have to offer. The building features central AC, 9-foot ceilings, in suite laundry, an owners’ lounge and much more.
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NuEra
Address: 211 13 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1E1
Year Built: 2012
Developer: Cove Properties
NuEra tower was completed in 2012 and has a total of 220 Units, rising 24 stories. It is the sister property to the neighbouring Alura condo building, also built by Cove Properties. This building is only steps away from the Victoria Park C-Train station and walking distance to everything that downtown and 17th Ave have to offer. The building features central AC, 9-foot ceilings, in suite laundry, an owners’ lounge and much more.
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Vetro
Address: 210 15 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0B5
Year Built: 2008
Developer: Cove Properties
Vetro tower was completed in 2008 and has a total of 302 suites, rising 34 stories. It is the neighbouring tower to the Sasso building, also developed by Cove Properties. Commercial shops on the first 2 levels connect the 2 buildings that are both 18+. It is located in the Victoria Park neighbourhood, only steps from the C-Train station and Stampede Park. This area features numerous restaurants, shopping, schools and is one of the most pedestrian friendly areas downtown.
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Sasso
Address: 1410 1 Street SE, Calgary AB T2G 5T7
Year Built: 2005
Developer: Cove Properties
Sasso tower was completed in 2005 and has a total of 200 suites, rising 24 stories. It is the neighbouring tower to the Vetro building, also developed by Cove Properties. Commercial shops on the first 2 levels connect the 2 buildings that are both 18+. It is found in the Victoria Park neighbourhood, only steps from the C-Train station and Stampede Park. This area features numerous restaurants, shopping, schools and is one of the most pedestrian friendly areas downtown.
Some people say the days of print marketing have passed. That’s not true; quality print marketing still plays a key role in marketing real estate and that marketing better be great. All too often we come across real estate listings that look like the agent didn’t even get out of the car to take the photos…who hires these people?! Shown below are examples of the takeaway marketing from my listings: magazine quality marketing that stands out from your basic MLS sheets left on the counter.
Obviously online marketing is going to be your biggest asset these days, as almost 100% of people will view the home online before physically seeing it. That being said, it’s necessary to stand out from the crowd. If your Realtor isn’t using a professional photographer and/or videographer to capture your home, you should be asking some serious questions.
Shown below is a comparison showing side-by-side photos of my listing photography vs. previous listings of the same home. See the difference? This is the type of marketing you need in order to stand out from your competitors in an ever changing and challenging market.
Don’t get left in the dust with poor quality marketing, hire a professional Realtor that understands the need and importance of showcasing your home properly!
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The RMS and what it means to you!
Alberta real estate professionals must use the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) when measuring residential properties. This measurement standard helps consumers easily and accurately compare different types of residential properties.
The RMS offers a consistent means of representing the property’s above grade space. Among other things, the RMS sets out what parts of a property can be included in its measured-area. For example, if a room has a dormer with a ceiling height of only 4 feet, is it included as floor space? What about finished basements that are entirely below grade? The RMS information benefits consumers because:
- sellers want their property size accurately described
- buyers want to ensure the property size meets their needs
- buyers and sellers want to be able to compare the size of different types of properties
- landlords want to accurately describe their rental property’s size
- tenants want accurate information regarding their leased space size
When stating a residential property’s area, your real estate representative must follow the RMS principles:
RMS Principles
- Real estate professionals must use the RMS.
- Identify if the measurement system is metric or imperial, and apply it consistently. Measurements must be calculated to within 2% of the RMS size.
- For detached properties, measure the property using the exterior wall at the foundation.
- For properties with common walls, such as half-duplexes, townhouses, and apartments, measure the interior perimeter walls (paint-to-paint) at floor level. An additional area representation may be made assuming exterior measurements.
- Include floor levels that are entirely above grade and exclude floor levels if any portion is below grade. Below grade levels may be measure, but the area must not be included in the RMS area.
- Include all additions to the main structure and conversions of above grade areas within the structure of they are weatherproof and suitable for year-round use.
- The property must have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 2.13 metres (7 feet). If the ceiling is sloped, the area with a floor-to-ceiling- height of at least 1.52 metres (5 feet) is included in the RMS area, provided there is a ceiling height of 2.13 metres (7 feet) somewhere in the room.
- Included extensions from the main structure that have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 1.5 metres (5 feet), such as cantilevers, bay and bow window, and dormers.
- Exclude open areas that have no floor, such as vaulted areas.
Your real estate professional also has a responsibility to ensure you understand the RMS and its implications, and is required to discuss it with you. This discussion will help you make informed decisions about the size and suitability of properties.
For more information about the RMS, you can read the Consumer Guide to the Residential Measurement Standard in Alberta, here. You can also read up on the Top 6 Things to Know about Property Measurement.
– Information provided by The Real Estate Council of Alberta
