Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other...
May 2023 Market Update
Competition among buyers in Metro Vancouver’s housing market heats up as summer arrives. While the year started slower than usual, Metro Vancouver’s housing market is showing signs of heating...
How to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage
If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings.
Is there something about your home that you’re concerned...
Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal
As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property.
In...
Creating the “Wow” Effect in Buyers
It’s incredible how quickly people form first impressions. According to some studies, people can develop lasting opinions within seconds of seeing someone, something, or someplace new.
That...
April 2023 Market Update
Is this your Year to Get Gardening?
Whether you have a large backyard or a modest balcony, gardening is fast becoming one of the most popular pastimes across the land. Homeowners have become more focused on their property’s appearance...
When to Consider Buying a “Diamond in the Rough”
Let’s face it. When you visit a home during a scheduled viewing or open house, you’re usually seeing it at its best. The rooms are tidy. The sinks are clean. The closets are organized and u...
Understanding Market Value
When you decide to put your house up for sale, we will start by working together to determine the market value of your property. That’s important to know because if you price your home too much above...
March 2023 Market Update
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What Buyers Want To See When They Walk Into A Room
When buyers view your property, they’re likely to visit each room and look around. Their imagination is turned on high. Often, within just a few moments in a space, they’ll form an impression...
February 2023 Market Update
Should You Get a Major Improvement Done before Selling?
There’s no doubt about it. The more “move in” ready your property is, the more attractive it will be to buyers. There is always an advantage when buyers can imagine living in the home...
6 Undisputed Ways to Make your Home Sell Faster
There are few certainties in this world, but there are surefire ways to sell your property faster regardless of market conditions. These strategies have been proven time and time again. So, if you’re...
January 2023 Market Update
Inventory remains low in Metro Vancouver while home sales dipped well below monthly historical averages in January.
Home sales totaled 1,022 that is a 55% decrease compared to January 2022 and a 21% decrease...
Lighting Matters when Selling your Home
Remember the last time you were in a furniture store or other major home retailer? Remember the fully decorated displays of furniture, appliances and other products? Some of those may have even been organized...
Synthetic and Composite Countertops
New countertops have always been a major contributor to kitchen makeovers, and the range of choices has never been greater. Beyond laminates and tile, or natural stone, wood and bamboo, some durable acrylics...
Does Your Home Still Match Your Lifestyle?
When you purchased your current home, chances are it was a good match for your lifestyle. It had the space you needed, the features you wanted, and a location that worked for you.
But for most people, lifestyle...