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Superbowl Sunday Look for Century 21Superbowl commercials always garner a lot of attention. This year capping off the 40th anniversary as a franchise real estate company Century 21 will be airing a Superbowl commercial. Being a Century 21 Broker/Owner I must say it's pretty cool. Talk about exposure for our brand which in turn creates added exposure for our clients.
The Superbowl Commercial:
The Teasers: ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 4, 2012
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Connected To MoreAt Century 21 Advantage we get some great reports detailing visitors to our website and property pages.
Much of our advertising refers to our website and it has become a popular tool. We share with our agents on a regular basis how well we are doing with online traffic. We also share this with our clients as we feel information on how many people viewed their listing online is beneficial. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 18, 2011
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Learning While SharingIf you've ever had to explain how you do things or teach a subject or topic you know first hand that that process is beneficial to your learning as much if not greater than it is for the student.
Every year we call on our associates to work together as a team and prepare a meeting for the office. Typically we host sales meetings for our associates weekly on Wednesday mornings. During ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 17, 2011
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Century 21 Advantage Radio EditWe're on the radio and if you tune into Big 105 or The Drive chances are you've heard it this week.
Click here to listen the MP3 version
If you like it, love it, or hate it let us know your feedback is always appreciated and welcomed. Don't forget to liek our "Facebook Page" at www.facebook.com/C21Advantage where you can win Air Miles just by beeing a fan.
Thanks,
Patrick
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 24, 2011
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Century 21 Advantage On The Top 21 ListI had the pleasure of speaking to Don Lawby, the president of Century 21 Canada today. I am pleased to report that our office is #20 for sales for Century 21 offices across Canada!
We'd like to thank all our friends, colleagues and clients for their support in 2010 and we look forward to assisting you in 2011. There are 378 offices across Canada and Century 21 Advantage located right ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 7, 2011
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100 Years of Red Deer Real Estate Part 1Century 21 Advantage is gearing up for a birthday celebration. We are fast approaching our 100th anniversary in real estate. Thank You Red Deer and Central Alberta!
A brief history of the company:
The Company was founded late in the year 1910 when local businessman, W.J. Botterill, decided to open a real estate office to take advantage of the impending real estate boom. By early 1911 ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 21, 2010
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Century 21 Advantage Open Houses This Weekend April 10 &11thApril is Open House Month!!
Stop by any of our Open Houses This weekend and you could win 1,000 Air Miles
Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Weekend of April 10 & 11, 2010
Open Houses for Saturday April 10, 2010
34 Davis Close
Hosted by:
Marie Podgurney
2:00-4:00pm
227 Lindsay Avenue
Hosted by:
Ben Ordman
3:00-4:00pm
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Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 9, 2010
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Century 21 Advantage Web TrafficMore traffic helps buyers and sellers.
We've been pretty excited about our web platform since it launched. The enhancements have been well recieved by our agents, sellers and buyers. We've added full screen picture slide shows with all our properties that have 21 photos. We also added links to virtual tours and more recently added Google Street View to each listing. The interactive ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 1, 2010
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Red Deer Real Estate 2009 Market Update and BeyondWe finished 2009, the end of the first decade of the "New Millennium". This month we've been busy returning to work focusing on new goals for the new Year. At Century 21 Advantage we have also been preparing for our kick off meeting. This is the meeting where we present tips, tools and information to our associates so that they can better serve your real estate needs. This year ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 23, 2010
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Century 21 Advantage Helps The Kinsmen Fill The Red Deer Food BankIt's Kinsmen Dream Home time again!
The doors opened October 31st and Century 21 Advantage is a sponsor/supporter of the campaign. This year marks the 31st edition of the Kinsmen Dream Home in Red Deer and we are proud to support them.
Dream Home Located at 36 Clearview Drive in Red Deer.
This week is Food Bank week for the Dream Home and Century 21 Advantage.
When you ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 23, 2009
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Christmas Baking Brings Smiles to All and SOLD Signs?Ah yes, who can resist all the tasty treats of Christmas Baking. Cookies, Squares, Cakes, Rolls, Pudding, and more just waiting to be eaten. Brings back memories of Mom's home made Tarts (Butter Tarts mmm my favourite).
From Christmas Bake Off 2009
Christmas treats get us all excited here at the office as we engage in a friendly competition known as the Christmas Bake ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 21, 2009
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Century 21 Advantage and the Men of MOvemberThe Men of MOvember here at Century 21 Advantage are doing their part to change the face of men's health.
If you haven't heard of "MOvember", it is a global initiate to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer. You can learn more at www.Movember.com.
However rather than just go to the Movember web site I encourage you to visit the Century 21 Advantage Team fundraising page for MOvember ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 20, 2009
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Halloween At Century 21 AdvantageTomorrow is fright night here at the mall. Well actually it is in the afternoon. From 2:00 - 5:00 Parkland Mall will be spookified for Halloween with many of us decked out in costume. Stop by the Century 21 Advantage Kiosk and get some candy, play a little bean bag toss in our haunted house.
The ladies at Century 21 Advantage have started early with their Halloween ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 30, 2009
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What would you do with 2,100 Air Miles?During October is Open House Month you can enter to win 2,100 Air Miles®!
All you need to do is stop in and visit one of our Open Houses and a Century 21 Advantage REALTOR® will have ballots available for you to enter. For a list of open houses this weekend visit www.RedDeerOpenHouse.com
Where can you go or what can you get with 2,100 Air Miles?
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 17, 2009
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Just Listed 145 Oswald Close Red DeerOur latest listing is in the Oriole Park West subdivision is Red Deer, 145 Oswald Close.
This fast growing area is conveneient to downtown, north Red Deer industrial areas, as well as close to highways 2 and11. This two storey home has more square footage than most, and you certainly feel that upon entry. For the complete listsing visit the property details page at www.145OswaldClose.com ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 23, 2009
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Weekly Real Estate Update Week Ending September 6thBack to School buying is in full swing and listing inventory is on the decline.
September brings another change in the market place. The focus returns for many companies and individuals as the summer vacation and play time draws to a close. The certainly seems to be the case in real estate sales activity lately.
Sales continue to remain strong and this last weeks sales activity was ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 8, 2009
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How to Buy a Home in Todays MarketJoin the Century 21 Advantage home buying team Monday September 14th to learn how you can buy a home with confidence.
If you have always wanted to know how to get out of renting and into your first home, or perhaps you haven't made a move for a number of years this is for you.
Find out the ins and outs of negotiating an offer to purchase, why you need use a lawyer and what they do, what does the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 13, 2009
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Now Hiring Licensed Associates Start enjoying the career you've always wanted and thought about. Real Estate.
A Career in Real Estate is more than a job or going to work it's a fun rewarding business. When you bought your first home or your last home was it a sad angry endeavour? No I bet it sure wasn't. In fact I bet you were excited and happy. Experience that all the time. Helping some ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 13, 2009
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Summer Cooling Off in Red DeerReal Estate sales in Red Deer slowed down in July from the peak in June, while temperatures soared into the 30's and sun was plentiful.
Sales per price range in Red Deer.
2009
100& Under
100-150
150-200
200-250
250-300
300-350
350-400
400-450
450-500
500-550
550-600
600-700
700+
Total
JAN
5
4
3
8
27
7
5
0
3
0
0
0
0
62
FEB
3
4
6
15
33
21
14
7
6
3
0
0
1
113
MAR
5
5
10
24
26
21
17
8
2
3
2
0
0
123
APR
5
5
17
31
43
30
17
13
7
6
1
2
1
178
MAY
3
3
13
33
47
43
26
8
6
6
5
3
1
197
JUN
4
8
13
38
57
44
23
10
11
2
2
0
1
213
JUL
5
4
20
33
44
30
21
7
6
4
2
3
0
179
TOTAL
30
33
82
182
277
196
123
53
41
24
1041
Information ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 5, 2009
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Century 21 Advantage Named to Top 21 List for Century 21 CanadaThank You Red Deer and Central Alberta for helping us become one of the top 21 real estate offices for Century 21 Canada.
We were named the #10 Firm for Century 21 Canada and our residential office was named:
The #14 Office for Century 21 Canada by Production
The #11 Office for Century 21 Canada in Units
Quite an achievement for an office in a city the size of Red Deer. Other ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 31, 2009
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Century 21 Advantage and Westerner DaysWe're in the middle of Westerner Days here in Red Deer and the temperature is on the rise. Forecast is for some sun and heat!
It can be a busy time trying to fit in all the festivities and work. We got together as a group and launched some golf and most recently celebrated with a chili cook off for lunch.
Have fun at what remains of Westerner days, it's sure to have record attendance ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 17, 2009
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Todays test blogging sessionToday we are learning about Blogging with other Century 21 associates here at Century 21 Advantage.
Thank You Patrick
This has been a test :-)
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 14, 2009
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Housing Starts Increase in MayCMHC news release today.
The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts increased to 128,400 units in May from 117,600 units in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
"The increase in May is broadly based, encompassing both the singles and multiples segments," said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre.
Housing starts are expected ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 8, 2009
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Red Deer May Real Estate Market Third HighestLatest headlines are still about Chrysler and GM, still talking about the deficit spending and the "bad" economy, still talking about politics etc... Now let's talk real estate. Sales for May 2009 increased from April, and overall it was a busy month. There was a total of 197 MLS® sales in the city of Red Deer for May 2009. This was up from the 178 reported in April, an increase ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 5, 2009
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What "Days on Market" doesn't tell you.Days on Market is a measure of sales typically an average number. A better measure may be the "median" rather than an "average". The average DOM for April sales was 44 days while the median DOM for April was 40 days. An indicator that buyer's are looking and buying at those listings that are "fresh" on the market. On the Red Deer MLS® system we have our housing data sorted ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 17, 2009
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