The Real Estate Team, Mary Bark and David Szusz, RE/MAX River City
About The Real Estate Team
Who are Mary Bark and David Szusz?
Mary Bark and David Szusz are REALTORS® with RE/MAX River City who work together as The Real Estate Team, serving Edmonton and the surrounding region. Mary brings a background in new home sales and construction, and both Mary and David relocated to the Edmonton area themselves, Mary from Ontario in 2014 and David from Ontario in 2021, which gives them firsthand experience helping other relocating families settle in.
What areas does The Real Estate Team serve?
The Real Estate Team serves all of Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Beaumont, and the rural areas of Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, and Parkland County. Whether a client is looking in the city core or a rural acreage outside Edmonton, the team covers the full region.
Is The Real Estate Team part of RE/MAX?
Yes. Mary Bark and David Szusz are REALTORS® with RE/MAX River City, and The Real Estate Team operates under that brokerage. RE/MAX River City handles all regulated brokerage compliance for the team's transactions.
How do I contact The Real Estate Team?
You can reach The Real Estate Team at 780 905 6255 or through thereteam.ca. Mary can be reached directly at mary@thereteam.ca and David at david@thereteam.ca.
Relocating to Edmonton
Does The Real Estate Team specialize in relocation?
Yes. Relocation is a core focus for The Real Estate Team. Both Mary Bark and David Szusz moved to the Edmonton area from Ontario themselves, Mary in 2014 and David in 2021, so they understand what it feels like to buy a home in an unfamiliar city and can guide out of province buyers through the process from a personal point of view, not just a professional one.
What should I know before moving to Edmonton from another province?
Buyers relocating to Edmonton should plan around a few key differences from other Canadian markets, including generally more affordable home prices, a wider range of new construction options, and distinct neighbourhood character across communities like the inner city, the southwest, and surrounding towns such as Sherwood Park and St. Albert. The Real Estate Team works with out of province buyers regularly and can set up virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and area orientation calls before a buyer ever steps off the plane.
Can I buy a home in Edmonton without visiting in person first?
Yes. The Real Estate Team regularly helps clients purchase sight unseen or with only one in person visit, using video walkthroughs, detailed area guidance, and close communication throughout the process. This is common for buyers relocating for work or family reasons on a tight timeline.
Which Edmonton area suburbs are good for newcomers?
Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, and Beaumont are all popular choices for people relocating to the Edmonton area, each offering a different mix of commute distance, school options, and community feel. The right fit depends on where you will be working and what kind of pace of life you want, and The Real Estate Team can walk through the tradeoffs based on your specific situation.
Buying a Home
How do I start the process of buying a home with The Real Estate Team?
The process starts with a conversation about your budget, timeline, and what you need in a home, followed by mortgage pre approval guidance, a personalized search, and scheduled showings. Mary Bark and David Szusz handle this directly rather than handing buyers off to a junior team member.
Does The Real Estate Team help with new construction and builder purchases?
Yes. Mary Bark has a background in new home sales and construction, which means The Real Estate Team can advise buyers on builder contracts, lot selection, upgrade decisions, and what to watch for when buying a new build, in addition to representing buyers on resale homes.
What does it cost to use a buyer's agent in Edmonton?
In most residential transactions in Alberta, the seller pays the commission that is shared with the buyer's agent, meaning there is typically no direct cost to the buyer for representation. The Real Estate Team can explain exactly how this works for your specific transaction during an initial consultation.
How competitive is the Edmonton housing market right now?
Market conditions in Edmonton shift by season, price range, and neighbourhood, so the best way to get an accurate read is to ask directly. The Real Estate Team tracks local market data closely and can give you a current, neighbourhood specific answer rather than a general national headline.
Selling a Home
How does The Real Estate Team market a listing?
The Real Estate Team builds a marketing plan for each listing that includes professional photography, a strong presence on REALTOR.ca and the Paragon MLS network, targeted social media promotion, and open houses where appropriate, with reporting back to the seller on exposure and buyer activity throughout.
How do I find out what my home is worth?
The most accurate way to find out what your home is worth is a comparative market analysis based on recent sales of similar homes in your specific area, which The Real Estate Team provides at no cost. Online estimate tools can be a starting point but often miss the details that actually move local pricing.
How long does it typically take to sell a home in the Edmonton area?
Time on market varies by neighbourhood, price point, and season, and can range from days to several weeks or longer depending on conditions. The Real Estate Team can give you a realistic estimate specific to your property and area rather than a generic regional average.
Do you provide feedback after showings?
Yes. The Real Estate Team provides sellers with feedback reports after showings and open houses, including online exposure data and in person feedback, so sellers always know how their listing is performing and what adjustments, if any, are worth considering.
Working With The Real Estate Team
Why work with a team instead of a single agent?
Working with The Real Estate Team means you have two experienced REALTORS® available, Mary Bark and David Szusz, which means faster response times, broader availability for showings, and two perspectives on pricing, negotiation, and market strategy, while still working with the same two people throughout rather than being passed to unfamiliar staff.
What makes The Real Estate Team different from other Edmonton REALTORS®?
Three things set The Real Estate Team apart, Mary's background in new home sales and construction, the fact that both Mary and David relocated to Edmonton themselves and understand that experience firsthand, and full coverage across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Beaumont, and the surrounding rural counties.
How can I see reviews from past clients?
Past client reviews for The Real Estate Team are available on RankMyAgent and Google Business Profile, and can also be found through thereteam.ca. David Szusz in particular has built a strong base of verified reviews over the years.
Does The Real Estate Team work with both buyers and sellers?
Yes. Mary Bark and David Szusz both represent buyers and sellers, and frequently work with clients who are doing both at once, such as a family selling their current home while buying their next one in a different Edmonton area community.
Mary Bark and David Szusz, The Real Estate Team, RE/MAX River City 780 905 6255 · thereteam.ca
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