Let’s face it. We all get busy at times. Sometimes we get “crazy-busy.” The trouble is, if you’re thinking of selling your property, having a jam-packed schedule might make you want to put off listing until a later date. And, who knows what the market will be like later in the year? The good news is, you can sell your home, even if you’re busy. There are plenty of ways to reduce the time, effort...
When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is? Say, for example, the walls throughout your home are a bit faded. (They’ve gone through a lot of living!) You...
The number of Metro Vancouver homes listed for sale on the MLS® rose nearly 23% year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers looking for a home this spring. Home sales totaled 2,415 that is a 5% decrease compared to March 2023 and 31% below the 10-year seasonal average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call. Victor Song...
If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! 1. Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want to buy. Consider the type of building, size, number of bedrooms, property features, and other details. When you have a...
Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage.What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues are identified, the passed inspection becomes an appealing selling feature of your listing....
It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s nothing wrong with that. We all want a deal! But when it comes to shopping for a home,...
While Metro Vancouver home sellers appeared somewhat hesitant in January, new listings rose 31 percent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of newly listed properties to the market. Home sales totaled 2,070 that is a 13.5% increase compared to February 2023 and 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give...
Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room look as attractive as possible because, these days, many buyers will view pictures of your listing – usually online – before they actually...
If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In that case, you’ll need to be sure to get all the information you need from that one viewing. The trick is to be prepared. Before viewing a...
Dear valued clients, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support throughout the past year. Thanks to you, 2023 was an amazing year for me. I am proud to share that I have achieved the position of being the top #1 at Royal LePage Sterling Realty, as well as ranking in the top 1% among the 15,042 Realtors across the Greater Vancouver region. These achievements would not have been possible...
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