Home Selling Blogs – Cochrane

Home selling advice for Cochrane, Alberta residents by Justin Havre & Associates.

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Understanding the Home Sale Paperwork You NeedHome sale paperwork will depend heavily on the province of the home, but it doesn't hurt to become familiar with the general rules before gathering up the documents in preparation of selling a home. Home sale paperwork used to be fairly minimal. However, the number of disputes and confusion that stemmed from a lack of data triggered a more rigorous process for organizing the information. The perk of taking the time to understand the principles behind paperwork is that it can make the escrow period fly by if sellers take the time to do the legwork.

Documents for the Buyer

A thorough buyer is going to want to know what the seller paid in property taxes last year, the expiration date of the warranty, and how much was spent on electricity.

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How Taxes Work When Selling a Vacation HomeVacation homes aren't treated the same as a primary residence when it comes to selling, which means owners may need to do a bit more research than they had initially planned. The tax breaks are very few and far between because the home is technically considered a luxury good. See how capital gains and depreciation can work either for or against a seller and what a seller can do to either reduce or delay the amount they have to pay.

Capital Gains for Vacation Homes

Traditional sellers are more or less exempt from paying capital gains on a home that's appreciated over time, but vacation home sellers will have no such luck. In this case, the owner of a vacation home is taxed the same way a stockholder is taxed on their gains. While sellers can

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Home Selling BasicsStarting from scratch when selling a home can be daunting, and unfortunately, the overwhelming feelings aren't entirely imaginary. Mistakes may not only cost a seller money on the final price of their home sale, they may even lead to a lengthy legal battle over control of the property. Follow this short guide before putting a home up for sale in Canada.

Prepare for Costs

To sell a home in Canada, a seller will need to commission legal services to prepare certain documents. This usually includes a statement of adjustment, which is a declaration for the buyer regarding the current state of the property taxes on the home. For example, if the seller paid for a year's worth of property taxes in January and sells the home in June, the buyer is

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