The Real Estate Market in Vancouver has changed and is changing every day.
We read the Vancouver Sun and hear about the "Influx of Money from Mainland China" yet there are homes sitting unsold across Greater Vancouver: We cannot count on one demographic to sell your home.
So, if you own a unique home or a luxury home in Vancouver how do you get it sold?
1. Honesty: No matter what the Realt ...
Realistically if your home doesn’t sell there are only two people to possibly blame: Your Realtor, or Yourself.
Let's talk a bit more about this: You could blame the market but it's not the market's fault if you are unreasonable about the price OR if your Realtor wasn't knowledgeable enough to educate you about the market and advise an accurate price. You could blame the buyers but if your h ...
Say what you will about Kanye West but everyone reading this post (you included Mom) knows the chorus from at least one of his songs by heart. He is an artist but not the in the way the Rolling Stones or the Beatles were artists but he is an artist in marketing his personal brand of entertainment. He understands what sells records, and it isn't necessarily talent.
Case study #1: Kanye West v ...
...great idea, in fact it would be foolish and irresponsible not to look and see what options are available to you when you are selling your home in Vancouver. However (in my humble opinion) it would also be foolish to choose a Realtor for the wrong reason. What are the wrong reasons? Glad you asked...
The three worst reasons to choose a Vancouver Realtor to market your home:
1.While there may be fewer buyers out there, people that are looking for a home during the holidays are serious buyers.
2. There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays, which means there is less competition for you as a seller. Less competition= more money.
3. After the holidays, the supply of listings increases substantially, which lowers the demand for your home. More com ...
Make the Most of that First Impression
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends
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If you’re going to sell your house in the next 6-12 months, what you do right now to prepare for the sale could make a difference of thousands of dollars...
1. Interview several agents before making your final choice.
2. Know your rights and obligations. Have your realtor explain the contract in detail or have a lawyer look at it with you.
3. Always base your price on market value rather than needs or emotions.
4. If the age ...
