When the market is slowing down it becomes very easy for REALTORS® to promise more to get your listing. This is a downward slope that does more harm than good to the unsuspecting seller. Recently I have seen sellers going with the highest price and then sitting on the market for an extended period, and […]
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3 things to consider before downsizing your home
Are you dreaming of selling up your family home and moving to a smaller place with easy maintenance? Perhaps a move to the suburbs, a rural area or even inter-province? Here are three things to think about as you ponder the next chapter in your life. Timing is everything Watch the gap in value between what […]
Ethics; In life and in real estate.
Doing the right thing. Sounds easy, but how many of us do it when presented a moral dilemma? A free lunch? Today I was buying lunch and saw the person in front of me give a ten dollar bill for their food and the cashier give them $10 and change back. The person looked kind […]
Tips for choosing a REALTOR®, and a warning…
With more than 13,500 REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver, finding the best real estate agent for you can be a tricky task. During my 30 years in the real estate industry, I have observed that most people will do their due diligence when searching for an agent but there is one point in the decision making […]
8 common mistakes that homebuyers make
Vancouver is experiencing an incredibly competitive market for homebuyers. The best way to ensure that you secure the home of your dreams is to be well prepared! Here are some common mistakes that you should be aware of to help make your home buying endeavours a happy and stress-free experience: 1. Failing to use the […]