Alberta Real Estate Market Brief — Dec 31, 2025 (New-year reset checklist)

Written By Abraham AlGendy
Updated: Coverage: Alberta-wide + Edmonton + Calgary Read time: ~2 minutes

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Dec 31 is perfect for a reset: tighten your criteria, refresh comps, and make January a clean execution month (buyers and sellers both win when the plan is simple and measurable).

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Fast answers (New-year reset)

What should buyers reset before January?

Your top 3 neighbourhoods, your must-haves vs nice-to-haves, and your max monthly payment. Then track 10–20 listings weekly.

What should sellers reset before listing?

Pricing (sold comps), presentation (photos + staging basics), and access (easy showings). Remove friction before day 1.

What’s the fastest way to avoid overpaying?

Get 3–5 relevant sold comps and compare condition + location adjustments. Don’t anchor to asking price alone.

Today’s theme: simplify the plan—measure it—execute in January.

New-year reset checklist

Buyer checklist

  • Define 3 target areas + 2 backups (don’t browse “everything”).
  • Confirm financing ceiling (payment-based, not just purchase price).
  • Create a shortlist rule: only view homes that pass your top 5 filters.
  • Track “new” and “price-changed” daily for 10 minutes.
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Seller checklist

  • Pull sold comps from the last 30–90 days (your exact segment).
  • Fix “first impression” items: lighting, paint touchups, clutter.
  • Confirm access plan + showing windows (reduce buyer friction).
  • Prepare inclusions + disclosure notes early (confidence signals).
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Edmonton spotlight

Edmonton January momentum often starts with buyers who prepared early. If you’re selling, the reset is: correct price band, clean photos, and a no-drama showing plan.

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Calgary spotlight

Calgary tends to reward clarity: strong value stands out fast. Your reset: pick the segment you’re targeting and track it like a watchlist.

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What to do next

Buyer move (January-ready)

  • Pick your 3 areas and set a “viewing rule” so you don’t waste time.
  • Review sold comps weekly (same model, same area, same condition tier).
  • When value is obvious, act fast with clean terms and clear financing readiness.

Seller move (launch-ready)

  • Get pricing + photos right before you publish (avoid early staleness).
  • Make access easy and inclusions clear.
  • Know your negotiation floor and preferred possession timing in advance.

FAQ (reset)

Should I start looking before January?
Yes—use the last week of December to build a watchlist and learn pricing. Then you can move faster when the right home appears.
Should I list right away in January?
If you’re ready (pricing, photos, access, documents), January can be strong. If you’re not ready, prep first—rushed listings get punished.
What’s one metric I should track?
Days on market (DOM) in your exact segment. It tells you whether you need to compete or can negotiate.

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About the author

Abraham (Ibrahim) AlGendy — REALTOR® and former corporate commercial lawyer. Edmonton-based, serving clients across Alberta with a calm, evidence-led approach. Learn more: /about.

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