Market Conditions Beginning to Improve
Vancouver, BC – October 13, 2010. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province declined 36 per cent to 5,511 units in September compared to the same month last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, MLS® residential unit sales in the province increased 2 per cent in September from August 2010. The average MLS® residential price climbed 4 per cent to $493,846 in September compared to the same month last year. “BC home sales increased for the second consecutive month in September,” said Cameron...
Read MoreHome sales continue to cool in June- From CREA
by scallaghan Here’s some info on what’s going on around Canada. The Comox Valley Sure does feel different… I haven’t had a day off in a month! Things are still moving along OK on Vancouver Island, so keep watching! Statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show that the number of newly listed homes and sales activity declined in June 2010. Seasonally adjusted national home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards receded 8.2 per cent in June from the previous month. Led by lower...
Read MoreThere's more to Selling than putting a "For Sale" sign in your front yard!
THERE’S MORE TO SELLING YOUR HOME THAN A “FOR SALE” SIGN IN YOUR FRONT YARD! Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions? “How does your home compare to others like it on the market?” “How did you determine the fair market value of this property?” “What about financing? Can you help?” “If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?” “Why aren’t you using a Realtor? Is there something wrong with the property?” “Since you...
Read MoreEight Steps to selling your home
EIGHT STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?” For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For your goals, write down if you’d like to sell your house within a certain time frame or make a particular profit margin. Work with your real estate agent to map out the best path to achieve your objectives and set a realistic time frame for the sale. Name...
Read MoreHow to Price and Sell and STILL make a profit!
HOW TO PRICE TO SELL AND STILL MAKE A PROFIT The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent’s knowledge of the overall market and what’s selling – or not selling – will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won’t leave money on the table. Here are some points to consider: Time Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many...
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Owen has lived in the Comox Valley for over 30 years. He loves the Comox Valley, and the people who live here! His strong negotiating skills and great personality make him the right choice for your real estate needs. 