Ask Jason

Thinking about selling in Southeast Calgary?

I spend a lot of time looking through sold data because the questions people ask usually aren't actually answered by active listings.

These are real questions I hear from homeowners in McKenzie Towne, Cranston, Auburn Bay, Mahogany, Seton, New Brighton, Legacy and the rest of southeast Calgary.

Pick the question that sounds most like yours.

💰 What Is My Home Worth?

You don't need another online estimate.

July 1 – September 29, 2026: Cranston 60+ day detached sales averaged −9.4% versus original list; Mahogany −6.1%. Fast sales stayed within 1% of asking.

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🧮 How Do You Come Up With My Listing Price?

The hard part is that you can see asking prices online — but not what homes actually sold for.

Here's the exact 3-step method I use, plus June 1 – August 15, 2026 MLS data: right-priced homes sold in about 21 days near asking (97.7%); homes that had to cut took about 65 days and landed at 91.9%.

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🏠 Why Did My Neighbour's House Sell For More Than Mine?

Sometimes homes that look almost identical sell for very different amounts.

Here's what usually causes it.

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📉 Do I Need To Drop My Price — Or Did I Price Wrong On Day One?

Jul 1 – Sep 22 2026: only 18% of detached sales under $800k had MLS price cuts — but 78% still sold below original list.

Days on market tells you whether to negotiate or relaunch.

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📊 Is My Tax Assessment What My House Is Worth?

June 1 – August 15, 2026: Mahogany detached sales averaged about 9% below tax assessment; Seton about 11% below.

Turns out they are often not the same thing.

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⏱ How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Calgary?

You want a straight timeline before you list.

Jan 1 – Sep 29 2026: Calgary detached median 21 days; SE detached 23 days. 32% sold in 14 days. Sales past 60 days averaged −5.9% vs original list.

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Is a New Home Really Worth $110K More Than a Similar Resale?

Same beds, garage, unfinished basement, and central air. One new in Rangeview. One 2006 in Copperfield.

The new build sold for $760,000 vs $650,000 on the resale — $110,000 more to buy. Estimated 2026 property tax also ran about $1,000 higher on the new home.

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