Condominiums

Condominium living provides you with the benefits of homeownership without all the responsibilities and offers freedom from maintenance you might not want or be able to take on. There are different types of condominium ownership such as large high rises, smaller low-rise buildings, row/townhouses, duplexes (semi-detached) or even freestanding detached homes. Many condominium complexes also offer private amenities for their residents - fitness areas, pools, libraries, bowling alleys, and theatre or party rooms. We will help you determine which choice is right for you based on your needs and wants.  

A condominium may afford you a home in a more desirable neighborhood than a free-standing home in a less desirable one. Your condominium mortgage plus monthly fees may be equivalent to the rent you are already paying but allows you to build your own equity. However, in Alberta, because condominiums involve shared ownership of common property they are governed under a separate act. Kelly Maxwell has her condominium specialist certification from the Calgary Real Estate Board, and personal experience in condo ownership. 

Our promise is to consistently exceed expectations by being the most responsive, innovative and results-oriented professionals in real estate today. To be the real estate team for your life.

There are many factors to consider when buying a condominium.  Kelly has over 20 years in real estate, along with being condominium specialist certified . We can also share our own experiences as condominium owners and board members. 

Condominium real estate in Alberta can be complicated and is governed by a separate act. In addition, condominium bylaws vary from complex to complex, so it’s important to understand exactly what the responsibility of the owner is versus the condominium corporation. Who is responsible for exterior doors and windows? What utilities are covered by the monthly condominium fee? How much is in the reserve fund and what will that cover? 

That’s why it’s imperative to work with a professional with the right training and experience. Having personally experienced life owning and living in a condominium, we will educate you about the benefits and various styles of condominium ownership.  

Condominium Specialist Certified and Experienced

Condominiums present unique and complex challenges, and we work directly with you every step of the way to ensure the process is clear and easy to understand. Condominium ownership differs from traditional homeownership because it involves shared ownership of common property. We explain the differences between types of condominiums, recommend the best type of condominium for your needs, and refer you to experts like document reviewers who specialize in this field.

Our promise to you is to consistently exceed expectations by being the most responsive, innovative and results-oriented professionals in real estate today.

The Kelly Maxwell Realty team begins the process of helping you find your perfect home by having an informal meeting with you to explore and understand your ideal outcome so we can then create a plan to make it happen. Once we understand your vision, we consider location, requirements and preferences. What type of condominium are you looking for? Do you want to live in an inner-city or suburban community? Do you want to close to work, schools, shopping, public transit, or recreation facilities? Is there a required number of bedrooms or bathrooms, or maybe you need a home office or garage? 

Having determined your needs and wants, we then move to budget. We review with you all related costs so you can budget for items such as a condominium document specialist, home inspection, real estate lawyer, insurance, - everything you’ll need to have in place at the time of closing. Then we research your preferred communities to find the most affordable home in the best neighborhood. We identify any site influences you should be aware of such as active development permits, zoning, traffic, and others.

Once you’ve decided on a property, we undertake a comprehensive review of comparable homes so you can make a competitive offer that is within your budget, and review all related documentation with you.  When your Offer to Purchase has been accepted, we explain the closing process so you know exactly what to expect. Sometimes challenges arise when finalizing the deal and we keep you informed and provide advice on navigating around them. 

The last step is to hand over the keys to your new condominium for you to begin creating lasting memories.