Alberta Real Estate Market Brief — Jan 6, 2026 (MLS® filter shortcuts)

Updated: — Coverage: Alberta-wide + Edmonton + Calgary Read time: ~2 minutes

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Today’s focus: MLS® filter shortcuts — the fastest way to find the best value, spot price drops, and avoid wasting showings on the wrong homes.

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Fast answers (filters)

What are the 3 most useful filters?

New listings, price changes, and days-on-market (DOM). Those three show you momentum, motivation, and leverage.

What’s the fastest way to find value?

Sort by newest, then scan for price drops and re-check against sold comps in the same pocket and size range.

What should sellers watch?

Your competition: new listings in your price band, how many have reduced, and how quickly the best-presented homes are selling.

Today’s theme: the right filters reduce noise—so you spend time on the homes that can actually close at a great price.

MLS® filter shortcuts (use these today)

Use these as “saved searches” inside /mls-search so you can check the market in minutes.

1) New + relevant: Area + property type + price band, then filter to New (last 7 days).

2) Price drops: Same search, then filter Price changed (last 7–14 days) to find motivated sellers.

3) DOM leverage: Filter DOM 15–60 to find homes past the “first-week rush” window.

4) The “real shortlist”: Keep 8–12 homes max, then go deep on the top 3 (sold comps + condition).

5) Your “must-have” constraint: Beds/baths + parking + basement style (avoid over-filtering early).

6) Seller check: If you’re listing, run the same search for your segment to see what you’re competing against.

Want me to set up the right filter plan for your exact price band and neighbourhood? Message me “filters + budget + area.”

Edmonton note

In Edmonton, “new + price-changed” searches often reveal the best opportunities—especially when a home is strong but mispriced initially.

• Buyers: watch price drops and validate with sold comps.
• Sellers: don’t get buried—launch with great photos and the right price band.

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Calgary note

In Calgary, filter discipline matters—some pockets move fast. Use alerts so you don’t miss the best-value listings.

• Buyers: set alerts on “new” and “price changed.”
• Sellers: monitor new competition weekly in your segment.

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What to do next

Buyer move

• Create 2 saved searches: New (7 days) + Price changed (14 days).
• Keep your shortlist small, then validate the top 3 with sold comps.
• When value is obvious, move quickly with clean terms.

Seller move

• Run your segment search weekly: new listings, reductions, and DOM.
• Price to sold comps—then win with presentation + easy access.
• If activity is slow, adjust fast (price or presentation) before DOM becomes leverage for buyers.

Quick links

• MLS® Search
• Free Home Value
• Buying • Selling
• Edmonton • Calgary • Alberta

MLS®/market note: General information only (not legal/financial advice). For a precise plan, request a CMA + strategy call.

FAQ (MLS® filters)

What does DOM mean and why does it matter?

DOM is days-on-market. Higher DOM often means buyers have more leverage—unless the home is uniquely desirable.

How often should I check my saved searches?

Daily for fast-moving segments, or every 2–3 days for slower segments. Alerts help you stay consistent.

Should I filter out homes with no photos?

Not always. Sometimes those are opportunities—just confirm condition and details before investing a showing.

How do sellers use filters?

Run the same search buyers run in your segment. Track new competition, reductions, and what’s selling quickly.

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.