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Top New Years Resolutions For Sherwood Park Homeowners

Can you believe we’re already in the year 2014?

This year has flown by so quickly! And I am very excited to start another year of helping residents buy or sell their Sherwood Park homes. Speaking of which, the start of a New Year means new beginnings and for many Sherwood Park homeowners— a list of New Years Resolutions. I’ve made a list of what I think are the Top 10 most popular resolutions among Sherwood Park residents:

• – Get out of debt
• – Manage stress
• – Get fit
• – Lose weight
• – Quit smoking
• – Take a trip/vacation
• – Volunteer
• – Quit drinking or drink less
• – Change jobs or Get a promotion
• – Buy or sell their Sherwood Park homes

That’s right! Many Edmonton or Sherwood Park residents say to themselves, “2014 will be the year my family and I will finally own a Sherwood Park home!” Whether it’s to become a first time homeowner, or to sell their current property and downsize— this golden dream is very common!  (more…)

Stay Safe This Holiday Season With Sonia’s Safety Tips

December is almost here and with it comes one of the biggest holidays of the year…Christmas! I think it’s fair to say that most homeowners agree: a display of sparkling lights on a property looks absolutely beautiful! As you know, I care deeply about my clients —even after they’ve purchased a home for sale.

Photo by: michiwurm

So, before you Deck The Halls and pour the Egg Nog, keep these basic Holiday safety tips in mind: (more…)

Selling Your Home During The Wintertime?

While the weather may be getting colder, this in fact still is a great time to consider selling your Edmonton or Sherwood Park home. In order to better entice home buyers to view your listing, be sure to hire a top notch REALTOR who understands how to market your home well for this time of year. There truly is a benefit in getting a “Tiger” on your side. Together we can use Winter to your advantage by following my tips below:

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Home Staging With Sonia

If you’ve decided to list your home with me, you’re in for a real treat! I offer all my clients a solid  Marketing Plan based on my reputable 5 star service. One of the stars in this service, is professional home staging and photography. But what is home staging? And how can you transform your home into a model real estate property? Below are some quick and easy to-do tips to help you get your home in ready to sell conditions. (more…)

Is Your Home Ready For The Cold?

Well it appears that we had our first snowfalls this week. Although it wasn’t as bad as I feared, it was certainly a good reminder to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. Follow my Winter Preparation Tips and your winter experience can be stress-free! (more…)

I recently wrote an article for the Womanition Magazine on attitude. As you may have noticed, my marketing material and brand has a lot of animal print. Creating and establishing my brand in such a unique way was no easy task; however, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and show my personality without worrying what other people would think. I knew with the right attitude, positive things would come my way. (more…)

Are you looking to buy a Sherwood Park home for sale? While the process may seem daunting, stressful, and even scary if you’re a first time home buyer, rest assured I am not your typical REALTOR®.
As part of my extensive portfolio, I am also a licensed Mortgage Broker! Not only will this save you the hassle of contacting a third-party mortgage specialist, but it will also save you stress and money. (more…)

I know that selling your Sherwood Park home for Top Dollar and to the right buyer is not enough. You deserve a smooth Selling Process that won’t leave you exhausted and feeling like you were practically forced to lower your asking price because you had no offers. Where’s the fun in that?  (more…)

Giving back to the Sherwood Park and Edmonton community is something I am extremely proud of doing. It is through the help of these Charitable Organizations that we can continue to be a strong and united community. These local groups make a tremendous impact in the lives of Canadian families, they stand like a lighthouse during a dark and foggy night, their work and contributions are the shining light to Canadian families in need. (more…)

Welcome to my website: SONIASELLS.com! Whether you’re a new visitor, or an existing client, this website will look different to you. Well, that’s because it’s new. Over the past few months, I’ve been working to ensure SONIASELLS.com is a direct reflection of who I am- not only as a REALTOR®, but also as an individual. So for those of you who don’t know, who is Sonia Tarabay? 

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