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Helpful Real Estate Related Links

Post by Torrent » Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:43 pm

Hi everyone :hi

Here a link which recently came to my attention which may be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their home. It has some great tips which might be helpful :thumbup

HGTV Homes and Gardens: Selling your Home

http://www.hgtv.com/real-estate/10-best ... index.html

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Helpful Real Estate Related Links

Post by Torrent » Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:22 pm

Hi everyone :hi

Here is link which may be of interest :)

http://www.hgtv.com/real-estate/essenti ... index.html



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Selling your home: What not to do!

Post by Torrent » Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:52 am

Hi everyone :hi

Here is another link which might come in handy :thumbup

http://interiordec.about.com/od/homesta ... gnonos.htm


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Helpful Real Estate Related Links

Post by admin » Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:43 pm

CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) offers a step by step guide for home buying. Some very useful information can be found at this link such as ...

Step 1: Is Homeownership Right for You?
Step 2: Are You Financially Ready?
Step 3: Which Home is Right for You?
Step 4: The Buying Process
Step 5: Now That You're a Homeowner
Words to Know When Buying a Home
Worksheets

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/hostst/index.cfm


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Post by admin » Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:06 pm

Two more articles regarding tips for purchasing a home and increasing the value of your home ...

http://www.hgtv.ca/urbansuburban/articl ... e-you-buy/

http://www.hgtv.ca/urbansuburban/articl ... ale-value/


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Post by admin » Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:06 pm

We came across this article on a BC Real Estate Law Blog written by Peter Borszcz (who is a Kelowna Real Estate and Business Lawyer) ...

If you are purchasing property that is in an interface area, you should be aware of Wildfire Covenants.

http://bcrealestatelaw.com/2012/09/14/w ... d-to-know/


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Homebuyers Turnoffs

Post by Torrent » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:03 am

Hi everyone

Just some wee tips for you to think about if you are thinking about selling your home:

Five Mistakes Sellers Must Avoid

Turnoff #1 - No Listing Photos

Eighty percent of buyers look at homes online before they decide to view them in person. From the ones they see online, they choose to visit in person only 45 percent. Great photos will tilt those numbers in your favor. Our standard is 21 high resolution, professional photos of every property.

Turnoff #2 - Unrealistic Pricing

Many homeowners are tempted to list their property at the top of the range of what's selling, thinking they'll lower the price if no one bites. In this market, that's a huge mistake. Potential buyers will either ignore homes priced at the high end for a neighborhood or make a low-ball offer. Price the home as competitively as possible. You'll get the most traffic and the best chance for a quick sale close to your asking price.

Turnoff #3 - Botched Home Improvements

A couple thought they would make some home improvements before listing their house. Thinking they were "neutralizing" the home's many colours, they painted every room white. Instead of making the home more appealing, they simply made it look cold and uninviting. Color is okay in a home for sale, it just has to be the right colour.

Turnoff #4 - Dirty or Cluttered Interiors

When potential home buyers walk into a messy, cluttered home, one of two things happens: they either turn around and walk out, or they walk through with a heightened awareness to look for problems. If you don't care enough to keep the home clean, neat and clutter free for showings, they may think you don't care enough to do the necessary regular maintenance every home needs.

Turnoff #5 - Hovering Homeowners

A sure way to run buyers off your property is to be home during a showing. You might think you're being helpful by pointing out all the wonderful features of your house, but buyers would rather be left alone. The longer they stay, mentally arranging their furniture, the better off you are. If you're hovering, they're more likely to beat a hasty retreat without making an offer.


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Post by admin » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:48 pm

This article in the Vancouver Sun takes you through the whole process of purchasing a home in BC. It does centre around first time buyers, but I think also it's a good read for those new to the province.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Ti ... story.html


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