Winters in Calgary are typically long, cold and snowy. The weather is brutal. It’s necessary to prepare for the season. I make sure to buy plenty of rock salt for the driveway. I hire someone to plow and have the snow shovels and ice scrapers handy. I’ve invested into a four-wheel-drive truck and have lots of gear to keep me warm. Last year, I thought I was ready for nasty weather. I failed to have the roof inspected. It never occurred to me. My roof wasn’t all that old. The combination of ice dams and the weight of the snow led to a collapse. I was relieved that no one was hurt. However, the failure of the roof caused extensive damage to the home. Walls, ceilings, windows and furnishings were beyond salvage. I wasn’t sure how to proceed. My homeowners insurance was a mess. Despite lots of phone calls and arguing, the insurance company refused to pay out. I had to move my family into a hotel. The cost was adding up. I really couldn’t afford to hire a general contractor, HVAC contractor, electrician and roofing contractor to make the necessary repairs. Plus, this all happened at the end of January, when the outside temperature was below freezing. Every day that it snowed, the damage to my home worsened. I needed to make a decision very quickly. Working with a real estate agent wasn’t an option. A buyer would never qualify for a bank loan to buy my home. I also couldn’t wait several months to sell the house. The best solution was to contact Leger Home Buyers. This local Calguy company is family-owned and creates tailored solutions to the problems of homeowners. They expedited the entire sale process and made everything simple and hassle-free. They bought my home in its current condition without demanding an inspection or appraisal. They didn’t charge me any closing fees or commissions.
