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2009 was an eventful year that was anything but boring!
Mid-February saw the beginning of an earlier than expected recovery in the marketplace. Consumer confidence in the market gained strength and by fall, we were experiencing a move toward a balanced market with the gap between list and sale prices narrowing. In November and December buyers were surprised to find that there were serious shortages and we saw the return of competing offers.
We are hopeful of a continued balanced market into 2010 and agree with the "expert's" forecasts of a modest 5% increase in home values as the year progresses. The number of new listings should increase early in the year and we expect to have a very busy spring. Anyone thinking of listing their home in the spring may want to consider going on the market a little earlier to get the jump on the market. There may not be quite as many buyers out looking, but there will certainly be fewer homes onthe market to compete with.
The McKelvie Group saw some big changes in 2009 as well.
Michelle Taylor and Richard Johnston are no longer with our team and we wish them well in their endeavours.
We welcomed three new team members this year - Chris Adamchuk, Shawn Hubbard and Debra Chernesky.
For those who may not be familiar with all out team members, we would like to introduce them here.
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Kelly McKelvie - President and Senior Agent
Kelly started real estate in 1998, eventually evolving the business into the McKelvie Group in 2003. As the number one seller of pre-owned homes in Calgary since 2006 (number of units sold), Kelly uses her extensive knowledge, experience and strong negotiating skills to ensure your home sells for the most money in the shortest period of time.
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Paul Morris - Managing Director
Originally a licensed REALTOR(r) since 1993, Paul helped evolve the McKelvie Group with Kelly McKelvie. The success and growth of the business now requires Paul's business and management talents full-time.
Paul now oversees the McKelvie Group as its managing director. With his extensive business background, Paul is responsible for developing the most efficient operating systems and organizational structures.
Paul consistently researches current market trends ensuring out clients' homes receive second-to-none marketing exposure.
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Barb Daroux - REALTO(r)
Barb has been a licensed realtor since 1997. Having been already established as a successful realtor with Royal LePage Foothills, Barb joined the McKelvie Group in 2007. Working closely with Kelly and her listing clients, Barb is in regular contact with their clients reviewing the market, showing activity and discussing strategy to get their property sold. Barb is also involved in helping her buying clients find their dream home. Having been born and raised in Calgary, and with a wealth of experience behind her, Barb offers extensive knowledge and added energy to the team.
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Gareth Morris - REALTOR(r)
A key addition to the McKelvie Group, Gareth joined our team in 2008 and has proven to be an invaluable member of our group. Gareth strives to give complete client satisfaction.
Gareth will look after your needs in a professional and efficient manner and has many recommendations from our valued clients.
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Chris Adamchuk - REALTOR(r)
Another long-time Calgary resident, Chris works closely with Kelly and Barb and their listing clients. Chris also works with our buying clients, helping them find their perfect home. Chris has a strong work ethic, positive outlook and has developed many loyal and happy clients.
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Tracy Keen - Marketing Manager
Tracy is one of our original McKelvie Group members, joining the team in 2003. With an extensive background as a graphic designer, Tracy focuses on the creation and distribution of marketing materials, including magazine ads, flyers DVDs of our clients homes, and full-colour, multi-page feature sheets. Tracy makes it her goal to ensure our client's homes receive maximum market exposure second-to-none.
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Denise Nimeck
Listing Co-ordinator
Joining the McKelvie Group in 2005, Denise manages a number of duties, including maintenance of the database to exceptional client care. She is responsible for the preparation of market evaluations, assisting with numerous details of putting our client's homes on the market and helping to make sure the day-to-day operation of the business runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Debra Chernesky
Closing Co-ordinator
As closing co-ordinator, Debra is an integral part of the team. Her responsibilities include handling everything from the point a home becomes conditionally sold through to possession of the property. Debra is in charge of after sale client care and works closely with Kelly to provide ongoing client contact to ensure we establish "Clients for Life".
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We have also recently added two new services that our clients have been enthusiastically endorsing:
Market Snapshot
Diakrit
If you are ever curious about what is happening in the real estate market in your neighbourhood and would like us to set you up with a neighbourhood Market Snapshot, please just give us a call or send an email and we would be please to arrange this for you. Similarly, if you are thinking about purchasing a home and way an idea of what is available and also what those homes are selling for, we can set up a Market Snapshot for this as well. It is quick and easy to do - just give us a call!
We have more exciting services we will be adding early in the new year. With an ever-changing market, we want to make sure we are ahead of market trends. The key to a successful real estate transaction is exposure - more exposure equals better results.
We want to extend a huge thank-you to all our clients for choosing The McKelvie Group to help you buy and sell your homes, not just this year, bit in years past. We would love to work with you again, so if a move is in your future, please give us a call...and of course, if you know of someone who is considering making a move, we would appreciate you referrals.
Have a very happy and healthy New Year - Here's to a great 2010!
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