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One of the most important decisions you make when selling your home is setting the listing price. That can be tricky. After all, if you price your property too low, you leave money on the table — perhaps thousands of dollars. On the other hand, if you price your home too high, many buyers won’t even bother to see it, believing it is too expensive.

 

Even with that reality, there are some sellers who contemplate setting a high listing price in the hopes of a windfall. They want some unsuspecting buyer to fall in love with the home and buy it — even though it’s overpriced.


That rarely, if ever, happens.

 

Instead, the listing often languishes on the market because its listing price is conspicuously much higher than its market value.

 

Think about it. If two similar homes, side-by-side, are for sale, and one is priced $40,000 higher than the other, wouldn’t you wonder what was going on? That’s exactly what the market thinks. “Why is that home priced so high?”

 

Of course, many buyers, who might otherwise be interested in the property, won’t even consider seeing it, simply because it’s outside their price range.

 

It gets worse. When an overpriced home sits on the market with no offers for several weeks, the price will often need to be adjusted down. That helps the situation a little. However, you’ve lost the excitement created by a “new listing.” Yours is now an old listing struggling to get attention.

 

There’s a better way…

 

Setting your list price at or near the market value is much more likely to generate interest from qualified buyers and maximize how much you make on your home.

 

That market value may even be higher than you think!

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I have listed a new property at 3769 DOLLARTON HWY in North Vancouver.
This stylish contemporary waterfront retreat overlooking the shimmering waters of Burrard Inlet is designed to engage & inspire. Set on scenic Noble Cove in North Vancouver, this five bedroom home with a legal one bedroom suite offers private dock just steps away to enjoy some early morning kayaking or an afternoon of sailing in the sun. Unobstructed water views are yours from all principal rooms with extensive decks & seamless tempered glass railings for that outdoor living enjoyment. From the foyer, your guests will be mesmerized into open living & dining areas in nature's palette of colours and materials of stone, marble & wood and beyond to forever views through levered glass doors opening to the beach below. A 10!
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When would you talk to a car salesperson? Probably only once you’re ready to buy a new car. You would do some initial research (perhaps on the internet), get an idea of what you want, and then go to the dealership to meet a salesperson, test drive the car and make the purchase.

 

Although that approach may work when you’re buying a car, it’s not the best approach when it comes to real estate.

 

You see, successfully buying or selling a home requires a lot of planning and legwork. You want the process to go smoothly, the right decisions to be made, and the best possible deal to be negotiated.  

 

After all, this is the purchase and/or sale of your home!

 

So, the best time to talk to a REALTOR® is as early in the process as possible.

 

In fact, even if you’re just thinking of buying or selling — and simply want to explore the possibility of making a move sometime this year — you should have a conversation with a good REALTOR®.

 

A REALTOR® will answer your questions, provide you with the information and insights you need, help you avoid costly mistakes, and make sure you’re heading in the right direction.

 

When you are ready to buy or sell, having worked with a REALTOR® early in the process will help ensure you get what you want.

 

So talk to a good REALTOR® when:

 

  • You have a question about the local market.
  • You want to know what your home might sell for today.
  • You’re interested in checking out homes currently available on the market.
  • You’re in the midst of deciding whether or not to make a move.
  • You’ve decided to buy or sell.
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I have listed a new property at 2601 918 COOPERAGE WAY in Vancouver.
This "Mariner" unit is a beautiful 1 bedroom and den unit in a waterfront building overlooking the city. Efficient open plan living, kitchen and dining area. Features include air cooling, hardwood flooring and balcony. This suite offers a waterfront lifestyle with walking distance to Yaletown seawall, restaurants, shops and central business area. The Espirit City Club offer world class amenities such as kayak rentals, bowling alley, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, exercise room, 2 party rooms, 2 guest suites and a movie theatre.
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I have listed a new property at 103 3022 SUNNYHURST RD in North Vancouver.
Welcome to the ROSS RESIDENCE! Located in the vibrant & highly desirable neighbourhood of Lynn Valley. This collection of 7 executive style custom townhomes is just setps from Lynn Valley Center which offers you all of the day-to-day needs. This West Coast inspired townhome collection includes four 3 bedroom units & three 2 bdrm units all with your very own 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings in the Master bdrms, sleek S/S appliances, stunning bathrooms & designer finishes. Fantastic floor plans which offer 3 levels of living & plenty of outdoor living space. Truly an amazing opportunity in Lynn Valley.
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I have listed a new property at 1502 918 COOPERAGE WAY in Vancouver.
The Mariner, Concord property in Cooper's Park in Yaletown has 2 bdrm+den & 2 bath with high-end finishing & the perfect layout with views from all windows. False Creek can be viewed from living room & balcony. Included are the best amenities in the city, the Espirit Club, offering 60' indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, 2 exercise rooms, 2 10-pin bowling lanes, kayaks & 2 party rooms. Great value for a waterfront party! Parking stall available. Join us for an Open House on November 14 & 15, 2015. Saturday 1-3pm. & Sunday 2-4pm.
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I have listed a new property at 105 3022 SUNNYHURST RD in North Vancouver.
Welcome to the ROSS RESIDENCE! Located in the vibrant & highly desirable neighbourhood of Lynn Valley. This collection of 7 executive style custom townomes is just steps from Lynn Valley Center which offers you all of the day-to-day needs. Trendy restaurants & Cafe's including Browns Social House & Delaney's Coffee House, the Lynn Valley life offers it all including world class hiking trails and Lynn Canyon Park just minutes away. This West Coast inspired townhome collection includes four 3 bedroom units and three 2 bedroom units all with your very own 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings in the Master bedrooms, sleek S/S appliances, stunning bathrooms and designer finishes. Fantastic floor plans which offer 3 levels of living & plenty of outdoor living space. Truly a rare opportunity!
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I have listed a new property at 107 3022 SUNNYHURST RD in North Vancouver.
Welcome to the ROSS RESIDENCE! Located in the vibrant & highly desirable neighbourhood of Lynn Valley. This collection of 7 executive style custom townomes is just steps from Lynn Valley Center which offers you all of the day-to-day needs. Trendy restaurants & Cafe's including Browns Social House & Delaney's Coffee House, the Lynn Valley life offers it all including world class hiking trails and Lynn Canyon Park just minutes away. This West Coast inspired townhome collection includes four 3 bedroom units and three 2 bedroom units all with your very own 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings in the Master bedrooms, sleek S/S appliances, stunning bathrooms and designer finishes. Fantastic floor plans which offer 3 levels of living & plenty of outdoor living space. Truly a rare opportunity!
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You may love animals, but with the exception of your family pets, you don’t want them in your home. Here are some tips for keeping the wildlife around your property where it belongs: outside.

 

  • Don’t place bird feeders too close to your windows. Doing so may cause birds to associate a window with food and therefore try to peck their way inside.
  • Make sure window screens are secure. If you can push a screen loose with your hand, so can a bird or other animal.
  • Check screens on dryer vents and chimneys. If they are damaged, fix or replace them.
  • To determine how animals are entering your home, stuff wadded paper in the suspected entry point. If the paper is disturbed the next day, you’ll know where they got in.
  • Never leave food outside, unattended. After a barbeque, for example, take all remaining food inside.

 

If you do find an animal in your home, never try to pick it up. It may bite or have rabies. Instead, call a professional.

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You’ve no doubt noticed the occasional news report about a product being recalled for safety reasons. For example, a car model with a brake problem, or a children’s toy that, under some circumstances, may cause injury.

 

You may not know that these news reports are merely the tip of the iceberg. For each product recall you hear about in the media, there are dozens that get little, if any, publicity.

 

That means there may be products in your home that have been recalled — and you don’t even know about it. It’s a scary thought.

 

How do you find out about recalled products that may affect you? Here are two tips. 

  1. Always complete the registration that comes with many products. This is typically done by mailing in a registration card or filling out an online form. When you register, you’ll be alerted by the manufacturer if the product is recalled for any reason. 
  1. Both Canada and the United States have agencies that list recalled products on their websites. In Canada it’s the Healthy Canadians website at www.healthycanadians.gc.ca. In the United States it’s the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.CPSP.gov. It’s a good habit to check these sites every season. 

If you discover that a product in your home has been recalled, contact the manufacturer immediately. Never assume that the reason for the recall won’t apply to you.

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When you put your home up for sale, you want it to look its best to potential buyers. That’s why you clean, tidy and de-clutter every room.


Some sellers, however, miss the backyard. You need to pay just as much attention to that space as you do to the interior of your home. The backyard is as important a living space as the family room. To some buyers, even more.


Buyers want to see an attractive backyard space, with the grass cut and the hedges trimmed. The more neat and tidy you can make it, the better. Be sure to sweep walkways and wipe down patio furniture.

Also, watch out for the following things that buyers do not want to see:

  • Bags of garage and other waste.
  • Doggie do-do. (Be sure to stoop and scoop!)
  • Rakes and other tools piled in the corner.
  • Cluttered and disorganized storage sheds, pool huts and other backyard structures.
  • Weeds in the flower beds.
  • Items stored underneath the deck.
  • Hoses not stowed neatly.
  • Electrical outlets and water faucets that don’t work.

These are not difficult issues to fix. Doing so will positively impact the impression the buyer gets of your backyard.


Do you have a backyard that shows particularly well in the summer? Here’s a tip: Take pictures. Those photos will help buyers be able to appreciate how it looks should you list your home in the winter.

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