Lynda Holloway Kisil - Calgary Real Estate Specializing in New Beginnings

Lynda Holloway Kisil - Calgary Real Estate Specializing in New Beginnings From Real Estate market trends to current listings to the latest on what's happening in our city you will find it all here on my FB page.

Your YYC Realtor!! 🏡❤️🏡

RE/MAX First Real Estate
☎️ (403) 836-0947
⌨️ [email protected]

06/06/2026

✨ 🌿 A Dreamy Backyard, A Beautiful Home, and an Incredible New Beginning ✨ ✨

Some home searches have a few very important must-haves, and for this buyer, they were a beautiful backyard, an updated home, and a location close to family. 💛

From the very beginning, she dreamed of finding a home with an incredible yard not just for relaxing and entertaining, but for the possibility of future puppies to run and play. 🐾

After touring homes and exploring different options, we found the one a beautifully renovated home in Silver Springs with stunning living spaces, an amazing backyard, and the added bonus of being close to the family she loves.

The excitement was immediate. The home checked every box on her wish list, and it was easy to picture all the memories to come from family gatherings to summer evenings in the yard and maybe even a few four-legged family members in the future.

I am so excited for my amazingly awesome buyer and can't wait to see them make this wonderful house their home. 🏡✨🐾

Lynda Holloway Kisil
RE/MAX First
📱 403-836-0947
🌐 newbeginningswithlynda.ca

🏡🐾💛✨🌿

06/06/2026

✨ OFFER ACCEPTED in Killarney ✨

Some days in real estate are extra special... and this was one of them.

This first-time home buyers went out looking at homes for the very first time, and by the end of our viewing tour, they had found the one! 🏡✨

I've had the privilege of knowing them for over 20 years, so being trusted to help guide them through such an important milestone means so much to me. Watching their excitement as they walked through the front door and instantly knew it felt like home was a moment I won't forget.

This beautiful townhome was the perfect fit, and now they are one step closer to creating years of memories in a place of their own.

Congratulations on your accepted offer! Truly thankful for being a part of this exciting new chapter. 💛

Lynda Holloway Kisil
RE/MAX First
📱 403-836-0947
🌐 newbeginningswithlynda.ca

06/06/2026

🏡🔑 POSSESSION DAY | A New Chapter Begins ✨💛

Today was the day my wonderful buyer client finally received the keys to her beautiful new home.

From the very first showing to possession day, it has been such a privilege to be part of this journey. We looked at several homes together, patiently waiting for the one that felt just right and when my buyer found it, she knew.

Buying a home on your own is an incredible accomplishment, and I couldn’t be more proud of the confidence, determination, and courage she showed throughout the entire process.

Today marks more than just getting the keys it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter filled with new memories, opportunities, and fresh starts. ✨🏡

Lynda Holloway Kisil
RE/MAX First
📞 403-836-0947
📧 [email protected]

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06/05/2026

Every showing without an offer is data.

And the data is telling you something most agents don’t want to hear.

When a buyer walks through and doesn’t write, they’re not “thinking about it.”

They’ve already decided. They moved on to the next showing on their list, and they’re not circling back unless something changes. “Something” almost never means more time on market.

Here’s the quiet math:

In an average market, a home sells in roughly 30 days on about 12 showings.

That’s 3 showings a week. Every showing without an offer is one of those buyers crossing your listing off their list. After 3 weeks with no offers, you’ve burned through close to the average showing count it takes to sell a home in your zip code. After 6 weeks, you’ve shown to nearly everyone who was going to look at it.

Then the showings dry up.

Not because the home is wrong. Because the buyer pool moved on.

This is the moment most agents misdiagnose. They wait. They hope the next wave of buyers shows up. They send “the market’s just slow” texts to their seller and schedule a check-in for next week.

But Redfin’s late 2025 data shows 7 in 10 U.S. listings now sit 60+ days without going under contract. The buyers who passed don’t come back. Not
for the same listing at the same price.

What actually moves a stuck listing in this market is a system. A diagnostic to read what your showings, save rates, and buyer feedback are telling you.

A pricing strategy that doesn’t feel reactive. A relaunch plan when a full reset is the right move. And language to keep a seller on the same team as the agent instead of quietly losing confidence in you.

Comment MOVE and let’s go over your strategy to make sure your home sells timely.

Lynda Holloway Kisil

06/04/2026

I list the homes that buyers wished they’d thought twice about.

After years on the listing side, every home that struggles to sell has the same fingerprint. It’s not the kitchen. It’s not the bathrooms. It’s the location, and the seller has been quietly paying for it the entire time they owned the home.

Here’s what a location flaw actually costs you years later.

A home backing to a busy road sells for 6 to 12 percent less than equivalent homes three streets over. That gap doesn’t shrink as the market goes up. It widens.

A home in a lower-rated school district loses 8 to 12 percent of value compared to a home in a top district two miles away, even when the square footage and finishes are identical.

A home next to commercial space (warehouse, gas station, strip mall, apartment complex) sees longer days on market and lower closing prices. Lenders flag them. Appraisers dock them. Buyers negotiate harder.

A home in a flood zone, wildfire zone, or landslide zone carries insurance premiums that climb every year. By year 10, that premium can be triple what the seller originally paid.

A home on a strange lot, like a steep slope, flag lot, or no usable yard, shrinks the buyer pool by 40 to 60 percent. Smaller pool means fewer offers, longer marketing time, and lower final price.

Here’s what most buyers miss when they fall in love with the renovation.
Your kitchen will date in 8 years. The freeway behind your house will be there for the next 80. Your future buyer will not be emotionally attached the way you were. They will see the location for what it is and price accordingly.

This is the part nobody tells you when you walk into a beautifully remodeled house in the wrong spot. You aren’t just buying a home. You are buying its future resale.

Buy the location. The house can always be fixed.

Follow for more on how to actually protect your equity & make smarter real estate moves.

Lynda Holloway Kisil

06/03/2026

House poor is real.

Your lender may approve you for $600,000, but that does not mean $600,000 should be your budget.

The payment is only the beginning.

You still have to account for:
• property taxes
• homeowners insurance
• PMI
• maintenance
• repairs
• utilities
• furniture
• landscaping
• real life

A home should give you stability, not steal your breathing room.

My advice?
Don’t buy at the top of your approval.
Buy at the top of your comfort.

The best home is not the most expensive one you can qualify for.

It’s the one that still lets you live your life after you own it.

Follow for the real math behind buying a home before you sign anything.

Lynda Holloway Kisil

06/02/2026

Most sellers leave thousands on the table before the sign ever hits the yard.

Not because they’re lazy.

Because nobody told them what actually moves the needle.

Here’s what works. None of it expensive. All of it simple.

🏡 Pre-Listing Inspection

Spend $400 now and potentially save $5,000–$15,000 in buyer negotiations later.

Find issues before buyers do.
Fix what’s inexpensive.
Disclose what isn’t.

Buyers can’t use surprises against you if you’ve already addressed them.

🚪 Fresh Front Door Paint

A gallon of quality exterior paint costs less than $100.

Freshen the front door.
Touch up the trim.
Create a clean, welcoming first impression.

✨ Pressure Wash Everything

Driveways.
Walkways.
Patios.
Siding.

A few hundred dollars can make the entire property look years newer.

🔨 Upgrade Cabinet Hardware

New pulls and k***s can instantly modernize a kitchen.

One afternoon.
A few hundred dollars.
A dramatically updated look.

🌳 Refresh the Landscaping

Fresh mulch.
Trimmed shrubs.
Clean flower beds.

A well-maintained yard signals a well-maintained home.

🧼 Clean the Carpets

Especially if you have kids or pets.

Fresh, clean flooring helps buyers focus on the home—not the odors or stains.

📦 Declutter Every Surface

Kitchen counters.
Coffee tables.
Bathroom vanities.
Nightstands.

Pack away at least half of what’s visible.

The goal is to help buyers picture their life in the home.

💡 Replace Dated Light Fixtures

Swap outdated builder-grade fixtures for modern options.

A small investment can completely change the feel of a room.

🎨 Touch Up Baseboards & Door Frames

Scuffs and chips may seem minor, but buyers notice them.

Fresh paint communicates care and maintenance.

Do these things and your listing photos look better.

Showings feel stronger.

Buyer agents notice.

Offers get more competitive.

And instead of chasing the market down, you start setting the bar.

Thinking about selling in 2026?

Comment HOME for a Smart Home Selling consultation packed with pricing strategies, listing preparation tips, and the steps that help sellers maximize their bottom line.

Lynda Holloway Kisil

🏡 Found a home you can’t stop thinking about?Maybe you’ve saved it.Maybe you’ve looked at it a dozen times.Maybe you’ve ...
06/01/2026

🏡 Found a home you can’t stop thinking about?

Maybe you’ve saved it.
Maybe you’ve looked at it a dozen times.
Maybe you’ve already imagined where your furniture would go.

Don’t leave it to chance.

Send me the home you’ve been eyeing, and let’s talk about what it would take to make it yours. Whether you’re ready to move now or just exploring your options, I’ll help you understand the next steps so you can move forward with confidence.

📩 Send me the address, link, or screenshot and let’s get started.

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That home you’ve been checking out online? 👀

Instead of wondering “what if,” let’s find out what’s possible.

Send me the listing you’ve been eyeing and I’ll help you understand:
✔️ What it may take to buy it
✔️ Estimated monthly payments
✔️ Potential competition
✔️ Next steps to make an offer

Sometimes your dream home is closer than you think. 🏡✨

📲 Send me the address, link, or screenshot and let’s talk about how we can make it yours.

Lynda Holloway Kisil

06/01/2026

Reserved tonight for one exhausted Realtor!

33 groups in 2 hours with 100+ questions during my Open House for my listing in Thorncliffe = Couch o’clock 😴

✨ One of my favourite traditions of the year is almost here! ✨I’m so excited for this year’s 7th annual appreciation mov...
05/29/2026

✨ One of my favourite traditions of the year is almost here! ✨

I’m so excited for this year’s 7th annual appreciation movie event on June 27th and even more excited to see so many familiar faces again. 💛

Getting everyone together for a fun morning each year is truly one of the highlights of my year. I’m incredibly grateful for all of the amazing clients, friends, families, and professionals I’ve had the privilege of working alongside throughout my real estate journey from referrals and support to the many wonderful connections built over the years.

I can’t wait for a morning filled with smiles, popcorn, laughter, and reconnecting together at the movies! 🎬🍿✨

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