Last winter, a particularly brutal blizzard swept through Calgary.
It brought sub zero temperatures, feet of snow and high winds.
The combination closed schools and most businesses. There was a driving ban and wide span power outages. I lost electricity for approximately eighteen hours. Without power, there are no lights, television, internet or running water. There is also no access to heat. The house became extremely cold very quickly. My family was forced to vacate the house. We risked dangerous road conditions to check into a hotel. Because of the weather situation, the hotel doubled their rates, making our stay especially expensive. My water heater, water pump and plumbing pipes are located in the basement of my home. It got so terribly cold in the basement that everything froze. The pipes burst. It caused a huge mess and major damage. When the weather improved and I finally got a plumbing company to provide an estimate, I was shocked by the cost. At that point, I’d had enough of the long, cold and yearly winters in Calgary. I was ready to move to a warmer location. I was unwilling to invest into repairs in order to sell the house. I was also reluctant to wait months to sell my home. I managed to find a new job in a southern location and was ready to relocate my family right away. Rather than deal with the hassle of a realtor and conventional listing, I submitted an online contact form for a cash sale. Leger Home Buyers provided a cash offer, and once I agreed to it, everything moved along very quickly. They handled all of the fees and intricacies of the closing. There was no demand for an inspection or repairs. I avoided all of the requirements of a buyer seeking a bank mortgage. Plus Leger Home Buyers was able to schedule the closing according to my schedule.