PRICING YOUR HOME
At what price do I list my home for? When considering to sell your home, it is recommended you interview at least 3 realtors. Each real estate agent will provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) which will highlight a suggested sale price, and a range your property is likely to sell for at […]
CLOSING COSTS
Let’s talk about closing costs – how much do you need? When purchasing property in BC, you will need to account for closing costs. For most transactions, this is broken down as: NUMBER 1: Property Transfer Tax: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% from the portion of $200,000 to $2,000,000, 3% from the portion of […]
THREE DETERMINING FACTORS OF A SUCCESFUL SALE
WHEN SELLING a property, the three determining factors of a successful sale are: NUMBER ONE: How your home shows NUMBER TWO: How your home is priced NUMBER THREE: How your home is marketed The seller is in control of the way their home shows, and while a realtor will offer suggestions for a listing price, […]
HOW MUCH DOES A REALTOR COST WHEN BUYING A HOME?
This is a question commonly asked by purchasers when they first look into buying a property. When someone purchases a home in BC, most times, they do not pay their real estate agent. Instead, the buying agent is offered a commission from the seller. The most common commission offered is 3.22% on the first $100,000 […]
MARKET UPDATE MARCH 2022
WHILE WE REMAIN IN A SELLER’S MARKET, WE’RE BEGINNING TO SEE SIGNS OF A MARKET SHIFT. There were 4,344 sales in March 2022 which represents a 23.9% decrease from March 2021 (record month), and a 26.9% increase from February 2022. There are currently 7,628 listings active on MLS in Greater Vancouver: this is a 13.1% […]
FIRST IMPRESSIONS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING! First impressions made by a prospective buyer online and/or in person are crucial: they make or break an opportunity. It’s human nature to form judgement on a property at first sight. Here are some tips to capitalize on your first impression: 1. DECLUTTER Remove all excess belongings, de-personalize your home so […]
