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When an Agent Won't Name the Competing Brokerage

When an Agent Won't Name the Competing Brokerage

When an Agent Won't Name the Competing BrokerageKristen Edmunds
Published on: 15/06/2026

When a listing agent won't name the competing brokerage in a multi-offer, here's what's going on — and the buyer-protection framework that keeps you safe.

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Why I Ask for the Competing Agent's Name (Calgary)

Why I Ask for the Competing Agent's Name (Calgary)

Why I Ask for the Competing Agent's Name (Calgary)Kristen Edmunds
Published on: 11/06/2026

In every Calgary multi-offer, I ask for the competing agent's name under CREB Rule 11.05. Here's why — and what the answer (or the silence) tells me.

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Calgary Bidding War Red Flag: Five Words to Listen For

Calgary Bidding War Red Flag: Five Words to Listen For

Calgary Bidding War Red Flag: Five Words to Listen ForKristen Edmunds
Published on: 10/06/2026

The Calgary bidding war red flag most buyers miss isn't about price — it's a 5-word phrase from the listing agent. Here's exactly how to read it.

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