People tend to think that Vancouver Island real estate is out of their reach financially. Little do they know that there are plenty of different mortgage options that can assist them in owning their own home whether they are first time buyers or not. If you plan to buy a house you must first research [...]
Open houses are a great way you can attract people into your home. They involve a little prep work and some time but can bring in possible buyers and spread the word about your home.
Sunday is usually the day of choice for open houses. Most people are with their families out and about and are [...]
Purchasing your first house on Vancouver Island can be a little overwhelming; it’s probably the largest financial decision you’ll ever make. The average person is quite clueless about real estate and its market. Little do people know that buying a home can be real easy as long as they are aware of the fundamentals [...]
Selling your Vancouver Island house can be a stressful task. Roughly 1 in 3 house offers fall through at some point prior to exchanging contracts, which can be very frustrating. The typical time frame a house remains on the market is between 4-6 months. Hopefully you can to wait this long without missing out on [...]
If you’re planning on selling your home, you must do several things to guarantee its ready for a smooth and effortless sale. You can employ an estate agent, interior designer - or you can attempt to do it yourself.
Houses are easy to sell when they are clean, free of clutter, and the walls are neutrally [...]
There’s an old saying that goes, “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” This statement is even truer when it comes to Vancouver Island real estate. It’s what we call curb appeal – the first impression buyers get when they drive up to your house. If they like [...]
Frustration can arise when some homes sell quickly and the owner has to pay what they perceive to be a big commission. What they don’t realize is that when it comes to real estate, time is definitely of the essence. Normally, a new home listed on the Vancouver Island market will get the [...]
When deciding to sell your Vancouver Island home, one of the most important factors is a reasonable expectation of your home’s value. By providing you with a comparative market analysis, or CMA, we can help you discover this fact.
Before setting a list price, get a market evaluation of your property. Rather than pulling [...]