And What Actually Drove the Result

14019 88 Avenue NW | Listed for $1,600,000 | Sold for $1,620,000

That’s the result.

What matters more is how we got there.

Understanding the Property

14019 88 Avenue is not a typical home in Parkview.

It sits on a 12,000 sq ft pie lot on the Valleyview side, offers over 4,000 sq ft of developed living space, and includes a level of garage capacity that is rarely seen in central Edmonton.

Before anything else, we took the time to understand exactly what it was, who it would appeal to, and how it would be compared in the market.

That becomes the foundation for everything that follows.

Preparing the Home for Launch

Before a home hits the market, there are two separate processes happening.

One is preparing it for photos.
The other is preparing it for people.

They are not the same.

For photos, I’m focused on how the home reads through a lens. Buyers are seeing it first online, so every angle matters. We adjust furniture, remove visual distractions, and make decisions based on how each space will translate in a photo.

I’m looking at sight lines, depth, light, and how the eye moves through each image. What feels natural in person doesn’t always work in photos, so we refine until it does.

Once photography is complete, the focus shifts.

Now it’s about how the home feels in person.

We pay attention to temperature, lighting, scent, sound, and how each space transitions. Doors open or closed. Lights on or off. Curtains positioned intentionally.

Texture matters. Small details matter.

The goal is to create an environment where buyers can move through the home without distraction and understand it clearly.

Pricing with Context

We didn’t price this home based on what it “could be worth.”

We priced it based on how buyers are actually making decisions in this segment.

That meant looking at recent sales in Parkview, Crestwood, and Laurier, understanding the influence of location, lot size, and renovation level, and being realistic about how buyers compare options.

The objective was to position the home where buyers could step in confidently, not where they felt resistance.

Building the Marketing Around the Property

Once the positioning is clear, everything else aligns with it.

We measure the home properly.
We build a detailed feature sheet.
We create a dedicated landing page with full information.
We write a long-form blog to give context to both the property and the neighbourhood.

We produce lifestyle video and photography that reflects how the home actually lives, not just how it looks.

Social media is used to introduce the property in stages — highlighting key features like the garage, the lot, and the overall scale — so that interest builds before the home is even available.

At the same time, we engage directly with the local agent community. In neighbourhoods like Parkview, that network matters.

We also incorporate traditional print marketing, because the right buyer isn’t always coming from one channel.

Everything is intentional. Nothing is random.

Showings and Open Houses

Once the home is live, we don’t leave showings to chance.

We schedule them in a way that creates energy and awareness. When buyers know there is activity, it changes how they approach the property.

Open houses are planned, not just held. They’re designed to reflect the property and attract the right type of buyer.

We’re not trying to get as many people through as possible. We’re focused on getting the right people through.

Creating Momentum and a Decision Point

Interest on its own isn’t enough. It needs structure.

We build momentum through the first few days on market, then set a clear timeline for offers.

This gives buyers a framework. They know when decisions are being made, and they can act accordingly.

Without that, interest can fade. With it, buyers engage more directly.

The Result

The home sold in days, with multiple offers, at $1,620,000.

That outcome wasn’t created at the end.

It was created through preparation, positioning, and execution before and during the first few days on market.

What This Means for Sellers

Every home is different, but the process should never be random.

Understanding the property, preparing it properly, positioning it correctly, and bringing it to market with intention is what drives results.

Not assumptions. Not timing. Not luck.

Thinking About Selling?

If you’re considering selling and want a clear, thoughtful approach to how your home is prepared, positioned, and brought to market, I’m always happy to have that conversation.

Free Home Evaluation

Caitlin Heine
Iconic YEG Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Real Estate
587-336-3176

Be honest.

You're not just looking to buy any house in Crestwood.

You're buying where your kids go to school. You're buying who your neighbours are. You're buying how it feels when someone asks where you live. You're buying the version of your life you've been building toward, the one you've earned, and the one you’ve always deserved.

Crestwood Doesn't Wait. And Neither Do Its Buyers.

Crestwood is not a neighbourhood people stumble into. It is a neighbourhood people choose deliberately.

The schools are exceptional. The streets are mature. The neighbours have been there long enough to know each other. The North Saskatchewan River Valley is at your doorstep.

This is the Edmonton address that signals something, and everyone in your world knows exactly what.

You’ve Seen the Alternatives

You want new construction. But you’ve seen what most of it looks like in this neighbourhood.

Narrow lots. Tight bedrooms. Eighteen hundred square feet stretched to justify the price. Detached garages. Finishes that photograph well but feel forgettable in person.

You’ve walked through them. You already know they’re not what you’re looking for.

This Is Not That House.

What’s coming to market in Crestwood this week is not an average infill. It is not a skinny.

It is a full-width home on a pie-shaped lot, which means something rare in this neighbourhood: a backyard that is a proper yard. Usable, functional, and hard to find in new construction.

It has a double attached garage because some things matter in Edmonton. Walking from your car into your kitchen in January is one of them.

Three bedrooms up. One down. Three and a half bathrooms, including an ensuite that removes any doubt.

At 2,433 square feet above grade, this home does what most new construction in Crestwood cannot. It includes a true second-floor bonus room. Room for the kids. Room for the family to retreat. Because this floor plan was designed around how a family actually lives, not around how tightly a builder could fit three bedrooms onto a narrow lot and still call it a family home.

Over 3,300 square feet of finished living space in Crestwood, for under $1.4 million.

Read that again.

The Details That Signal The Difference.

Most homes at this price point rely on finishes.

This home reflects decisions.

It starts at the exterior. Hardie board. Wood. Concrete.
Not stucco. Not standard.
This home is a statement piece.

Step inside.

The space opens immediately. A wide entry. A clear, uninterrupted sightline to the backyard. Light-toned flooring running seamlessly across the entire main level.

Nothing feels tight. Nothing feels compromised.

The fluted wood interior doors are the kind of detail that makes every other door you've ever seen feel unfinished.

The staircase sits exactly where it should. Open risers. Solid wood treads. Black steel horizontal railing. Surrounded by windows that bring natural light into the centre of the home.

It doesn’t compete with the space. It elevates it.

The living room is anchored by a full stone gas fireplace surround. It doesn’t decorate the room. It defines it. Oversized black-framed windows stretch across the back wall, maintaining a constant connection to the yard.

The kitchen is built for people who use their homes, and who entertain in them.

A waterfall island with proper seating.
A range with pot filler.
A walk-in pantry with built-in shelving, integrated lighting, and a wine fridge.

Because a pantry without them is just a closet, and you are not buying a closet.

The mudroom connects directly to the attached garage -- full-height cabinetry, built-in bench seating, storage that was designed around hockey bags and school backpacks and the reality of what a family actually brings through the door every single day.

A laundry room with a sink and storage.

An ensuite with a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, and a walk-in closet that resets your standard the moment you see it.

Move In. Just Live.

Most new construction in this city hands you keys and a list.

A deck to build. A yard to landscape. Air conditioning to source, quote, and install during the first summer you were supposed to be enjoying your home. Window coverings to measure and wait on while you live exposed for months. A basement that looks finished on paper but requires another investment to feel complete.

This home is already done.

The landscaping is professionally completed. The composite deck is built. The gas line is in place. The backyard is ready for your first summer, not your third.

Central air conditioning is installed. Custom window coverings are installed throughout.

And the basement is fully finished with a large family room, bedroom and four piece bath. 

No additional expense.

Just move in and live.

This Is What You’ve Been Waiting For

You’ve been watching this market.

You know what’s available.
And you know how rarely a home like this comes along in Crestwood.

The lot. The layout. The square footage. The level of finish.
It almost never aligns like this.

This one does.

And it’s coming to market this week.

You’ll either move on it quick,

or you’ll spend the rest of the year comparing everything else to it.

For more information or to view the property before it hits the market, contact Caitlin Heine of Iconic YEG.

Caitlin Heine
Iconic YEG of RE/MAX Real Estate
587-336-3176
caitlin@iconicyeg.com