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Thinking of Selling in Spruce Grove? Here’s What to Do Before You List

Selling your home isn’t just about putting a sign on the lawn and waiting for offers. Especially in Spruce Grove’s competitive market, the right preparation before you list can mean the difference between a quick, top-dollar sale and weeks of frustration.

Here are five key things to do before listing your home — steps I walk my clients through during our free, no-pressure Seller Strategy Session.

1. Get a Realistic Home Value Estimate

Before anything else, it’s important to know what your home is worth in today’s market — not based on guesswork or an outdated online estimate. A detailed market evaluation will show what buyers are actually paying for homes like yours right now in Spruce Grove.

💡 I offer this as a free service, with no obligation.

2. Tackle the Small Stuff That Makes a Big Impact

Buyers notice everything. Fixing minor issues like leaky faucets, loose door handles, or scuffed walls can improve your home's perceived value. I’ll even provide a personalized checklist and a free staging consultation to help your home shine.

3. Choose Your Timing Wisely

Timing can influence your sale price and your stress levels. While spring is traditionally hot, other times of year can work just as well depending on your goals, your neighbourhood, and current inventory. We’ll build your strategy around your ideal timeline.

4. Avoid the Price-High-Then-Chase-Down Trap

Overpricing is the #1 mistake I see. It sounds tempting to “test the market,” but it often leads to price reductions and wasted time. I’ll give you honest, data-backed advice so you can attract the right buyers from day one.

5. Plan Your Next Move Now

Selling is just one side of the equation. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or relocating, I’ll help you line up your next home so the transition is smooth and stress-free.

📍 Ready to Talk Strategy?

If you’re even thinking about selling your Spruce Grove home in the next 6-12 months, I’d love to offer you a free Seller Strategy Session. There’s no pressure, no commitment — just expert advice tailored to your goals.

👉 Book a free Seller Strategy Session now

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Edmonton Highrise Condos in Downtown and Oliver and their Condo Fees

If you're looking for a concrete highrise condo in Edmonton's downtown, the options seem endless. One criterion that often gets overlooked, especially when budgeting what you can afford, is the condo fees.


Condo fees can have a dramatic effect on the affordability of any condo, and it's important to know what the fees include. Some condos may start out with low fees when they're first built, but once a condo board and reserve fund is established, those fees can increase significantly and very quickly. Some buildings, at first glance, may seem to have high condo fees, but they may be including amenities such as a gym, pool, car wash, social/games rooms and guest suite. When you factor in the cost of a gym membership or paying to get your car washed, you may actually find you can save money. Some buildings even include extra utilities or services, such as electricity, cable and wi-fi.


When buying any condo, the fees and what they include is an essential consideration.


With that said, I've compiled a list of some popular Downtown and Oliver condos. I've sorted them in order of 'condo fees per square foot'. In other words at 51-60¢ per square foot, a 1000 square foot condo would have condo fees in the range of $510 to $600 per month. Condo fees are actually based on unit factors, not square footage, but square footage does play a significant role in how unit factors tend to be determined when a condo is first developed.


There's a significant range of fees, going from around 30¢ to nearly $1.00 per square foot.


For more information, I've included links to all the currently active listings for all the buildings listed below. Don't see a condo you're interested in, listed below? Contact Jason and he'd be happy to get the information for you.


Condo Fees per Square Foot

31-40¢

41-50¢

51-60¢

61-70¢

71-80¢

81-90¢

91¢-$1.00

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