Selling a business or commercial property is the largest business transaction most of us will ever make. The selling process can be very complex and time consuming, however with the aid of our services, be certain that you will come away completely satisfied and stress free.
Calgary is no longer a "Leave it to Beaver" proposition: A yard sign, classified ad and a quick chat with your seemingly friendly banker. Today it takes hi-tech marketing skilfully implemented by a proven professional to get the job done. In short it takes Pat Duggan to achieve this goal for you.
To achieve this high velocity market pace, Pat relies on the very latest in super hi-technology, top quality marketing techniques, creative atmosphere, a caring spirit and of course a business attitude to help owners who want to get sold.
Successfully marketing Calgary and area businesses and commercial properties is not a job for the faint of heart. Selling at the highest possible price is a complex task comprised of multiple challenges that only a seasoned professional like Pat Duggan can handle with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
"We combine our ULTRA HI-TECH MARKETING SYSTEM with highly personalized customer service, one on one client care, support and consideration," says Pat.
The real life result? Award winning performance.
"I offer my family of buyers and sellers the enthusiasm and expertise of a true trend-setter in the dynamic Calgary and area marketplace," says Pat. "Our hi-tech systems goal is to remain at the cutting edge of technology and offer the latest multi-media techniques to help sell your commercial property or business.
Properly Pricing Commercial Ventures is a Marketing Science ... a Science Pat Duggan Has Mastered Over Many Years and Now Enables Him To Sell Calgary and Area Businesses and Commercial Ventures With Many Satisfied Customers.
One of our main responsibilities is to arrive at an accurate estimate of value for your business. Our work doesn’t stop there, as we will fully investigate the real estate market and compare your property with similar listings to make sure that you receive the 
highest amount you deserve for your business.
We will follow a step-by-step marketing program that will provide you with service that is professional and courteous. In the end, you will be sure that the price you set reflects the true value of your business under current market conditions . . . rest assured that you will be completely satisfied with your selling price once we have completed the proper research and evaluation of your business or commercial property.
MARKETING
The following are "some" of the tools that we use when selling or leasing commercial properties or businesses:
- CLS Service Listing: We will list your commercial property or business in our high-speed computerized Commercial Listing Service (CLS) System.
- Professional Signage Installation: We will install - Pat Duggan / First Place Realty yard sign on property. We will custom design where necessary for your project. (most small businesses in leased space do not have signage - we respect your decision concerning signage)
- Feature Sheets: We will produce full color Hi-Tech property "feature" sheets for hand-out.
- Prepare and distribute marketing information to similar businesses or property owners: Confidentiality is critical here and we ensure only generic information is released.
- Color Photos for Internet and Print: We take color photos of your business / property for electronic imaging on CLS and Pat Duggan Web Sites listings sections.
- Web Site Listings at CLS: Establish Pat Duggan Web Site links to business listings in numerous business directories.
- Web Site Listings at First Place sites: Link Pat Duggan Listings section to First Place Realty Web Site.
- Postcards sent to prospects: Strategically "target" JUST LISTED or JUST SOLD direct mail postcards to qualified prospects.
- Full Color Ads: Produce full color ads for Calgary and area real estate publications with photos.
- Custom Sale Cards: Create custom sale cards for dissemination to target Calgary and area prospects.
- Advertise in Calgary and Area Newspapers: Produce main section advertising for Calgary and area newspapers.
- Real Estate Magazine Advertising: Produce Calgary and Area (free to the public) real estate magazine (including newcomer and ethnic) advertising.
- Execute real estate agent marketing flyer campaign: to be delivered to all the commercial realtors in the province.
- Targeting Prime Buyers in Select Areas: Conduct monthly direct mail campaign targeting prospective qualified buyers in strategic Calgary areas.
- National referrals: Target-market to national referral agent network.
- Cooperation with Corporate personnel relocation programs: Target-market to corporate relocation/human resource decision makers seeking housing for employees transferring into the Calgary area. A number of these people will purchase investment properties or second businesses.
- Distribute information with photos: to all First Place Realty's Agents and Associates (approximatley 500) e-mail accounts.
- Personalized Web Site: We have the capacity to create an individualized, creative web site for your business or commercial property listed with us. A Powerful Selling Tool!