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...
Home sales across Metro Vancouver’s housing market is off to a strong start in 2024 compared to 2023. Home sales totaled 1,427 that is a 38.5% increase compared to January 2023. This was 20.2% below the 10 year seasonable average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call.Victor Song PREC*Royal LePage Sterling...
Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other words, you want a home with a strong potential return on investment. But dollars aren’t...
Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the neighbourhood. Oh no! Now there are competing listings. Does that mean you should put your plan to sell your property on hold? Not necessarily. Just because comparable homes...
An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel like a party! In an environment like that, it’s not unusual to forget to ask important questions about the property. Here are some of the most...
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