WHEN TO SELL A HOUSE

Timing is everything when it comes to choosing the right time to buy and sell a house in Vanocuver. For a seller, this can help you make a lot more money and help you sell faster.

According to research, many more buyers are interested in moving during spring-time and many more sellers put their houses up for sale. Buyers are interested in buying a house in Vancouver because they might be ready to use their tax refunds to aid them to buy a house. After everything boils down, the best month for sales is in the month of May.

When it comes to pricing, it is ideal for sellers to list their houses for an odd price. This method has been psychologically proven to work and that is why most huge supermarket owners never label prices on their products that end with a zero.

SELLING A HOUSE IN VANCOUVER DURING A DIVORCE

There is an advantage in choosing to sell a house during a divorce. The money received from the sale can help provide each spouse with a solid financial backing to start afresh. This can also provide emotional closure to some spouses.

Before putting your house up for sale, you and your soon to be ex should have a discussion on having one real estate agent. This is an area of interest for both parties and using a single real estate agent can also aid in avoiding arguments which might be a turn off to potential buyers.

You need to ask yourself these questions before putting your house up for sale.

• Can you sell the house ‘as is’?
• Can one spouse afford to live in the house without problems?
• Who would be in charge of preparations for sales and showing the house?

After the sale and when it comes time to share the profit made from the house, make sure you comply with the terms of the state and the court. What each spouse gets might vary depending on the condition of each partner. If one partner contributed more to the mortgage and upkeep of the house, it is only fair that they receive more after the sale of the property.

WHAT HELPS SELL A HOUSE?

Selling a house in Vancouver is something any Realtor should be able to do, but selling your house fast and at a good price is a key factor. Here are points to aid anyone selling their house.

• Have a professional access your house and you can come up with a proper price tag. Pricing is everything in Real Estate.
• Prepare your house for open houses and staging by boxing up personal effects that you can do without, such as family photos, laundry and clutter.
• Make all minor repairs such as repairing leaking taps, sinks, repainting if the paint is worn out.
• Do not over upgrade your house. Some upgrades can improve the value of your house while some upgrades just too much for most buyers.

First impressions always have a great impact. Your curb appeal should be top notch. Mow down tall grass and keep the entrance of your house neat at all times.

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CAN I SELL A HOUSE ‘AS IS’?

“As is” denotes that the seller is selling, and the buyer is buying an item in whatever condition it presently exists, and that the buyer is accepting the item “with all faults”, whether or not immediately apparent. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_is

Selling your house is not always easy, especially when you want to sell it fast and ‘as is’. One way of selling your houses ‘as is’, is to have your Vancouver Real Estate Agent start the process of getting it on the market. They will review with you what type of market you are in – A hot, cold or neutral market. The likelihood of return on your investment and suggest the best price range in which your house will sell at.

• The sales process can go quickly, depending on how competitive you are with your competition. If buyers do not see a value in the ‘as is’ property and price, they will keep searching for the next deal.
• The types of buyers out there looking for properties ‘as is’, varies. First time house buyers willing to put sweat equity into the house are always on the lookout for deals. Same with investors wanting to cheaply fix any issues and rent it out. Contractors will want to build a new house too.
• It’s possible you’ve inherited the house and want nothing to do with any of the repairs and want the house sold ‘as is’

HOW TO SELL A HOUSE WITH ASBESTOS

The house selling process is not an easy task and this process becomes challenging when it is discovered that the house contains asbestos. Asbestos emits some fibers that can lead to cancer called mesothelioma. When selling a house with Asbestos, you need to make sure you disclose this to potential buyers.

• Get an inspection, especially in an old house to check the presence of this material. If this material is present in your house, it is not illegal to sell a house with this material but you need to inform the buyer before selling the house to them.
• The presence of asbestos does not necessarily mean the condition is bad or dangerous. The presence of Asbestos gets dangerous only when the material releases fibers in the form of dust that can be inhaled. Asbestos only releases its dust-like fibers when improper removal methods are used or the containing material gets damaged.
• Get an expert to remove the Asbestos from your house. No one should be in direct contact with this material, only professionals who have had experience doing this remediation.

WHICH ROOMS SELL A HOUSE?

Each house has a defining aspect about it. While some houses have an amazing yard, some might have a spectacular pool or a pimped out Man Cave. However, these things do not exist in every house, so we are going to talk about the key rooms that help sell every house.

• The living room is the place which most people spend most of the time in. That is where visitors come reside, meetings or small parties can be held, the kids watch TV and the family gathers. This room should be of utmost importance, for most buyers this room can make a deal go through or stop the deal totally. The living room is the center of attention and entertainment of every house and should be treated as such.

The kitchen is another important room of any house which can make or break a sale. This is the room in which eating, cooking and other activities are done. Most homeowners pride themselves on their kitchen because the kitchen is the heart of every house. A clean and neat kitchen can definitely be a key factor in a sale.

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WHAT SMELLS HELP SELL A HOUSE?

Every house has a scent, which most often than not, people who live in that house do not necessarily perceive it. This scent must not necessarily be a bad scent but so far as the scent is present, it might be irritating to a buyer.

When you are ready to sell your house, you need your house to smell clean, light and neutral. Research shows that complex smells do not help in selling and might even hurt chances of selling. Masking odors by using air fresheners are not the best ideas.

A neutral or vanilla scent is always the way to go when in doubt. A neutral scent smells cleans and is always welcome to buyer’s noses.

• Have carpets cleaned.
• Mop the floor with lightly scented or unscented cleaners.
• Scrub bathrooms top to bottom with unscented/lemon cleaners.
• Store old shoes and clothes in plastic boxes with lids.
• If you have any pets, make sure to wash them and wash their bedding.
• Open windows and doors to let in fresh air.

WHAT UPGRADES HELP SELL A HOUSE?

Living in a competitive and saturated market such as Vancouver means there is a lot of competition and the sale of a house is not an easy process. However, there are some upgrades which can help attract any buyer to be interested in your house.

• Start with the most basic things that need attention. Fix broken pipes and other things that need fixing. If there are items such as the furnace which does not work, no buyer would care of how beautiful your kitchen is and would focus on the fact that the furnace in the house you are selling does not work.
• The kitchen is the heart of your house and also what attracts many buyers to make their final decision. A modern kitchen with a great layout would definitely stick in the memory of any buyer.
• Improve the condition of the bathroom by providing new lighting, a clean tub and shower, and modern faucets that call for attention.
• Employ a professional house stager to help you arrange your house in a way to blow the mind of anyone who walks into it. If your house doesn’t look attractive and neat, buyers will keep searching for the right one.

WHY HAVE A REALTOR WHEN SELLING A HOUSE?

With almost all the information you need on the internet, many people do not see the need of having a realtor when trying to sell their house. Well, here is why you need one.

• Choose an agent who has years of experience and understanding the Vancouver market. One that has been an agent in the area for a while. Therefore, you do not need to be an expert as the agent does everything for you and keeps you up-to-date.
• While you are busy with your life, the agent handles all the small and less important information of the property, such as arranging showings, answering questions and prospecting for buyers.
• An agent has contacts throughout the lower mainland if you need help such as upgrades and fixing small problems.

An agent would carry out an evaluation and agree on a reasonable price which most buyers would agree to buy the kind of house you are selling.

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WHAT STAYS WHEN SELLING A HOUSE?

When you are selling your house, it is not normal to think of taking everything that you bought for the house. If you want to keep something and it’s a fixed item, remove it and pack it away before your house goes on the market. However, there are a few items you can keep to entice a buyer into buying your house. Generally, it is advisable to leave these items when selling a house.

• Built-in benches, attached bookshelves, light fixtures.
• Any landscaping items in the ground like trees, shrubs or any other landscaping… stays in the ground.
• Any TV wall mounts should be left on the walls. It’s easier to buy new ones for your next house.
• If you have any custom-fitted items, it is advisable to leave that too.
• Alarm systems and smoke detectors stay.
• Hardware such as the doorknobs are left where they are.
• Leave the hooks for hanging pictures on.
• Anything Screwed, glued or nailed to the walls should stay with the house unless negotiated in the contract of purchase and sale.

SELLING A HOUSE WITH PETS

While some house owners might love pets, other might not really want any pets around. Even those who might love pets, most would prefer no pets in the house for showings. Selling a house with pets is not an easy task. Here are tips to sell your house with pets.

• Talk to your veterinarian especially if you have an older pet who might not adjust well to change.
• Take your pets outside or have a sitter take care of them during showings. Ideally, your estate agent is in charge of showings while you are away. It is best to have your pets caged or away from the house so buyers don’t play with them.
• Repair any damage your pets might have caused before putting your house up for sale.
• Get rid of pet odors and stains, no one wants to see stains on the floors.
• Make sure your yard is clean and any litter your pet might have caused should be taken care of.

Make sure your house is in tip-top shape before putting it up for sale. Even if there is some evidence of a pet, the buyers would have nothing to complain about since your house shows and smells great.

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SELLING A HOUSE WITH RENTERS

When a landlord sells a property with tenants on a fixed-term tenancy, the tenancy continues until the end of the term. A tenancy agreement cannot be canceled because the property has been sold, unless all parties agree in writing. The landlord or estate agent would have to ask the tenant permission to enter their house to show the house to potential buyers. This notice must show two things, the reason for entering the house and the date and time the entry scheduled.

Once the tenant and landlord have agreed at the time of the showing, the landlord can enter the property for a showing even if the tenant is not present. The landlord or estate agent is responsible for the safety of the tenant’s possessions.

A tenant may refuse entry if the reason for entry is unlawful or unreasonable. However, if the landlord has given proper 24-hour notice to enter a house, the tenant must not prevent the landlord or the estate agent access. A representative of the tenant may be present during a showing. The landlord has no right to ask the representative or the tenant to exit the house during a showing. The landlord or the estate agent must be present during a showing.

Final Words

As you can see, preparing to sell your house can be a complicated process. Relying on a professional, qualified Real Estate Agent to complete this process is almost always your best bet. I will reduce your stress, bring qualified buyers who are ready to buy and you don’t have to worry about marketing your home. How to sell a house in Vancouver is what I do, and I do it right. Connect with me to review my proven marketing plan so you can hire me to start the process to Sell a House in Vancouver.

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Even with the best of intentions, around half of all marriages end in divorce in Canada. Although no one ever plans such a life-changing event, understanding how to handle it will mean the difference between adding stress to the process or reducing it. Which is why ‘Understanding Real Estate Divorce in Vancouver’ is so important, and I’m here to help you do so!

Who Get’s the House in a Real Estate Divorce in Vancouver?

Neither you nor your ex-partner is entitled or responsible for the entirety of any assets or debts. The law states you actually have to split these gains and losses in half, and are the responsibility of both parties.

Divorce Laws in BC – What Happens to Jointly Owned Property?

After separation, divorce laws in BC state that all family property and debts must be divided equally. Unless there was a previous agreement, or you both come to a joint agreement to split them differently, this law stands.

However, if you owned your property before your marriage, you will be splitting the difference of the increased value since cohabitating.

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What Is Family Property and Family Debt?

Family property includes things such as:

• Property – including any form of real estate
• RRSPs
• Investments
• Shared bank accounts
• Insurance policies where beneficiaries are in place
• Pensions
• Joint interest in a business

Family debt includes such things as:

• Your mortgage
• Family loans
• Bank lines of credit or overdrafts
• Credit cards
• Income tax
• Repair costs

Whether you consider it good or bad news, you cannot be forced to sell your family home nor require your ex to sell it within a divorce setting. Which is why it is so important to hire a realtor who is able to act as a mediator to sell the home within the confines that the law states. This will make the property sale with the least amount of hassles, reducing added stress for all involved: a Win-Win.

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Options When Selling Your Property Due to Divorce

You don’t want to feel pressured or stuck in something that is no longer suitable for your lifestyle. As such, it is always good to know what your options are during a divorce.

Options when selling your property due to a divorce include:

Selling Your Home and Divvy Up The Difference

If you want to simply sell your property and split the profits, you will want a realtor who can maximize the selling price and sell the home quickly. This will give you the most return on your investment, and quickly eliminate joint stress shared between you and your ex.

Buy Out Your Spouse

If you would prefer to keep the family home, you can buy out your spouse. Keep in mind that you will need to qualify for a new mortgage. If both incomes were used to initially secure the loan, you will need to be approved on your income alone.

Sell Your Half to Your Ex

If you would like to walk away from your family home and purchase a new space, understand that you may still be under the primary home loan details. This means that qualifying for a new loan may be difficult. But that is something I would be happy to work with you on as your divorce realtor in Vancouver.

Maintain Joint Ownership

Alternately, if you and your ex wish to retain your property, be careful not to make emotionally charged decisions. Jointly owning a home may seem ideal in the short-term, but as time passes and mind’s change, it can complicate matters further. Research tax considerations with an accountant, and speak with a realtor – such as myself – who understand real estate sales after divorce.

How Hard Can Selling Your Home During a Divorce Be?

The Lower Mainland is known to be one of the hottest real estate markets in all of Canada. But this does not mean the processes of a real estate transaction changes.

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If you are selling your home during a divorce, the complexities of splitting the equity will involve the following…

• Up to 43 various professionals will be required to step in for 7 different processes of your real estate sale during a divorce
• In excess of 250 emails, texts, phone calls and other such interactions between each of these professionals will be necessary, including both parties selling the home
• 100+ pieces of paper that will need to be reviewed, initialed and signed. All of which require quality assurance – especially in a divorce real estate sale setting

Starting fresh after a divorce means settling as fairly as possible. Which makes hiring the right realtor to take on the sale of your property during a divorce, all the more important.

My immediate advice, as a real estate agent who can help with your divorce property sale in Vancouver is …

• Keep personal matters private …the more people you involve, the more complicated it becomes
• Keep communication clear …if it becomes too strained, employ a mediator so all proceedings can be business-based instead of emotionally-fueled
• Find a support system both personally and professionally so that you have people who can help with your emotional stresses, as well as those who can help with other important aspects of your life. Aspects such as …finding a new home after divorce in Vancouver, and making this transfer as seamless as possible

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Your home is a significant investment both financially and emotionally. As a real estate agent who understands and experienced the Divorce Act in BC, I am here to help you map your way through this difficult time. I will ensure your investment pays off within the selling price, and provide a fair result for both parties involved.

I encourage you to surround yourself with the right mix of people. From friends and family, lawyers and mediators, to your divorce real estate professional in Vancouver. Together, we will ensure the success of your divorce, and the elimination of as many stresses as possible. I am here to help you move forward in your real estate decisions, and will be here for you every step of the way!

Have More Questions About the Canadian Divorce Act?

As you can imagine,, the Canadian Divorce Act involves a lot of legal terms, which can be found in detail HERE. For more questions Understanding Real Estate Divorce in Vancouver, easily contact me via email to get the process started.

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Get familiar with the real estate selling process. Selling single family houses in Vancouver is one of the largest transactions most of us will ever be involved in. Still, many people spend much less time for it than they spend while buying a vehicle. That’s because of the unfamiliarity of the process of real estate in Vancouver Canada for many of us. Meanwhile, most people don’t understand the process at all. We don’t know what questions to ask while selling single family houses in Vancouver. We may sometimes take things for granted. rely on others when we shouldn’t, and sometimes we later wish if we had known more about the process involved.

Selling single family houses in Vancouver is a major event, and we take care for the processes involved and ensure you understand  each step along the way.

Evaluate the price of your property

First and the foremost thing before starting the selling process in real estate Vancouver Canada is to get your property evaluated that you want to sell. The price that you ask for it, will play as the most important role in deciding the success ratio, number of offers you get and the duration of the whole process. Price of the single family houses in Vancouver will depend on many factors such as its condition of heating system, flooring, kitchen cabinets, electrical wiring, & age, location, amenities, etc.

When you employ a seller’s agent, you are responsible for providing him or her with accurate information concerning your single family house in Vancouver; for example, its age, the current financing arrangements, the condition of the roof and hot water heater, the property taxes, etc. The seller’s agent will also need your assistance and/or authorization to gather information about such things as the ownership details, the outstanding balance owing on the mortgage, the home’s assessed value, and the current zoning of the property.

All the above factors will justify the price that you will ask from the protential buyers.

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Advertise your property for sale

After finalizing the listing price of your single family house in Vancouver, the most important tasks to do is advertise. Advertising your property for sale in real estate Vancouver Canada to the masses through best mediums. There are many commercial agency websites where you can post all the details of your property. Apart from these websites, you can post the advertisement in classifieds, being a good source of delivering information to masses. The professional agents already know the best mediums to utilize to drive traffic to your listing.

As the Seller’s agent for you, launching our proven marketing plan enables hundreds of searching buyers to view your property. A professional agent differentiates getting your home just sold… and Sold for the most amount of money.

From listing to closing, Andrew Szalontai, will be working for you to make sure the whole process of selling single family houses in Vancouver. You want the most amount of money, in the time frame that you want with the least amount of hassles.

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Got an offer? Now what?

Once an interested buyer is found, a written offer to purchase the single family houses in Vancouver will be prepared. This offer is almost always written on a standard form entitled Contract of Purchase and Sale.

Your Seller’s agent will explain to you the process of receiving and reviewing offers in real estate Vancouver Canada. Do not be surprised if you are presented with offers that differ considerably from your listed asking price.

If multiple offers are brought to you, you are under no obligation or pressure to accept anyone offer over another.

What to look for in an offer with single family houses in Vancouver

All offers to purchase your home in real estate Vancouver Canada will contain a number of important details which you must consider, such as:

1. Date on which the offer is made
2. Full legal names and addresses of both the buyer and the seller
3. Full legal description of the single family house in Vancouver
4. Amount of the deposit
5. Sale price
6. Amount of the cash down-payment and details as to how the remainder of the purchase price will be financed
7. Date for completion of the sale
8. Date for possession of the home
9. A list of the conditions which must be fulfilled before the sale can take place
10. A list of items which are not attached to the building but which are to be included in the sale price; for example, drapes, refrigerator, stove, etc.
11. Date and time at which the offer expires
12. Signature of the buyer along with his/ her occupation.

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Your options for accepting or rejecting an offer

When you receive one or more offers to purchase your single family houses in Vancouver, give considerable time and attention to review each offer carefully. Your agent will assist you to understand the terms and conditions contained in the offer, and will provide you with any advice you request for regarding real estate Vancouver Canada.

Before you decide, your agent will prepare a revised estimate of the net cash proceeds you will receive on completion of the sale, based on the sale price and financing arrangements stated in the offer.

Your options:

1. Accept the offer exactly as it is
2. Make a counter-offer
3. Reject the offer
4. Ignore the offer

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Completing the Sale

After accepting an offer, you will sign a Contract of Purchase and Sale. It will state the completion day and possession day of the transaction. On completion day, legal ownership will be transferred from you to the new owner in exchange for the purchase price of the house.

Hire Professionals

Selling single family houses in Vancouver is not an easy and instant task. You need to keep patience until a buyer is found willing to pay the most amount of money. To keep yourself stress-free and secure in the process, hire an agent who will search for buyers. One that will also show you their proven marketing plan, and most importantly, will handle all the paperwork for you. We are experts in our field, relieving you from all the stress related to real estate Vancouver Canada.

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The top 12 tips for selling your downtown Vancouver Condo are of interest to local and foreign buyers alike. This is largely due to offering a lifestyle that is literally one of the best in the world. From convenient outdoor activities, world-renowned eateries and top brand name shopping destinations. Vancouver has been named the #1 place to live in the world many times for good reason. Downtown Vancouver Real Estate Listings are what homebuyers and investors are seeking out. But selling your condo for the highest profit possible is an art form unto itself. Which is why I want to share these Top 12 Tips for Selling Your Downtown Vancouver Condo. It covers off all the areas that will facilitate a smooth transaction start to finish!

Top 12 Tips for Selling Your Downtown Vancouver Condo

1. Mentally Prepare to Sell Your Vancouver Condo

My first Top 12 Tips for Selling Your Downtown Vancouver Condo, is about the excitement surrounding selling your condo. It often means you are moving on to a new chapter in life. Plus the payout your Downtown Vancouver Condo for Sale will bring is always nice.

If you were a first time homebuyer when you purchased your Apartment in Vancouver, there may be an emotional tie to your home. Which is why it is important to mentally prepare to put your Vancouver Condo up for Sale, and start to de-personalize your space for potential buyers to easily envision it as their home.

I grew up in Vancouver, man. That’s where half of my style comes from. – Seth Rogen

2. Make Your Downtown Vancouver Real Estate Listing Neutral

People aren’t just looking to buy A condo; they are looking to buy THE condo. Which means you need to make your Downtown Vancouver Real Estate Listing neutral in order to attract lots of buyers. This requires your home to appear as a clean slate. Ready for anyone from any walk of life to visualize it as his or her own space, while still keeping it attractive enough to set it apart.

3. Set Yourself Apart from Other Vancouver Condos for Sale

Condos for Sale in Downtown Vancouver can tend to begin to look like a canned version of the one before it to buyers. Which makes it important to ensure you are setting you condo apart from the masses. You can design a custom man cave, create a stunning feature wall, or enhance your condo with cutting edge technology. Having something that sets your space apart, means that you can ask more for your Vancouver Condo for Sale, and quickly attract the right buyer.

4. Make Your Condo a Little Piece of Heaven

As the saying goes: “cleanliness is next to godliness”, and making your condo a little piece of pristine heaven will go a long way to viewers. This requires a professional cleaner to really get into the corners and crevices of your Condo for Sale in Vancouver. Or you are highly skilled in elbow grease and able to clean your condo until it shines – a clean show home counts for a lot.

5. ‘Landscape’ Your Vancouver Condo

Coal Harbour Condos for Sale in Vancouver and Yaletown Condos in Vancouver for Sale, are both a popular choice when it comes to Downtown Vancouver Real Estate. Most condos within these locations come with an outdoor space – often in the form of a patio. This patio can be a goldmine as it pertains to an outdoor space, and when made into an additional living space, it offers a great deal of appeal. Whether creating a live wall, designing a herb garden, or installing a custom sitting area, will increase your selling price. It will set you beautifully apart.

6. Recognize that Organized Sells

City living tends to mean small living, which is entirely fitting for the lifestyle it comes with if the space is organized well. It’s an easy upgrade you can do yourself, maximizing drawer space with proper space savers, along with organizers for your cupboards and closets, turning your small space into an ultra efficient home.

7. Heavy Up on Hardware to Increase Your Vancouver Real Estate Investment

Hardware is a soft sell that reels in buyers all the time. Which means upgrading your kitchen cupboard handles, your bathroom hooks and wracks, and your light fixtures, are going to be an investment that pays off in your Downtown Vancouver Real Estate Listing.

8. Build New Cabinets and They Will Come

Cabinets are also big selling features in Vancouver Condos for Sale. Regardless of if you have a listing in Coal Harbour, or a Yaletown original condo, these prestigious areas still require updates to suit the times, and new cabinets are exactly what your Yaletown Condo Specialist will order.

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9. Wood Floors – Always Install Wood Floors

Carpets are like phone calls; no one really wants them anymore. So if your condo still harbours carpets – get rid! Wood flooring is an affordable upgrade that will upgrade the selling price of your condo along with it.

10. Move-In Ready Vancouver Condo Living

People don’t look to buy a broken down car. Nor do they want their newly purchased condo to come with broken light switches, faucets or a malfunctioning washing machine. Having your home move-in ready will have those looking for Vancouver Condos for Sale ready to put in an offer.

11. Set the Seasonal Scene

Keeping your Apartment for Sale in Downtown Vancouver set with the appropriate seasonal scene, will help to either create feelings of nostalgia, or ensure people aren’t turned off by month old decorations still hanging in your home.

12. Make an Entrance with Your Vancouver Condo

Last, on my Top 12 Tips for Selling Your Downtown Vancouver Condo – make an entrance! Condos for Sale in Vancouver offer convenience, excitement and an element of prestige. So staging your condo from the moment potential buyers arrive at your door, is important in making an entrance. Ways in which you can do this include:

• Put out the welcome mat – literally
• Wash your windows to make your condo as bright and clean as possible
• Set your dining room table
• Put out fresh flowers
• Offer local coffee and artesian treats
• Ensure your patio is pristine
• Replace any dying plants
• Make your master bedroom gender neutral

Hire the Right Realtor for Vancouver Condos Downtown

This is my “bonus” tip, and should without saying, but one should always hire the right realtor for the job. Someone who lives and breathes real estate in Vancouver, and can truly show potential buyers the highlights of the area – ensuring you sell your Vancouver Real Estate Listing for the most profit in the shortest timeframe possible.

I hope you have found these Top 12 Tips for Selling Your Downtown Vancouver Condo helpful, and will use them to maximize the sale of your condo.

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I have written various posts on ways to increase the value of your Vancouver Condo for Sale. But did you know there are actually Best and Worst Condo Improvements for Sales in Vancouver that you could be investing in? It’s true. Sometimes, in the rush to capitalize on a Real Estate Investment in Vancouver, people make improvements that don’t actually help the sale of their property.

Which is why I want to explain the Best and Worst Condo Improvements for Condo Sales in Vancouver, saving you time and money.

Don’t Mix Business with Pleasure – Best and Worst Condo Improvements

Although a home office might be important to some people, it isn’t important for everyone. Not everyone has a need for a home office, and people often want their home to be a sanctuary, not an extension of their work environment. So investing in a home office is on the list as one of the “bad” home improvements, as it won’t appeal to all potential buyers, and may even deter some.

Instead, consider something more broad. I recently wrote about Creating a Man Cave , which holds a variety of benefits for homebuyers – men and women alike.

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and comes home to find it. -George A. Moore

Redecorating vs. Remodeling

When it comes to Downtown Vancouver Real Estate, the condos for sale within each building are as individually decorated as the people who live there. Whether looking at Coal Harbour Condos for Sale in Vancouver, or Yaletown Condos for Sale in Vancouver, everyone has a personal style, and his or her condo will reflect that.

That being said, redecorating your condo with a bold new colour or a wall of personal photographs are things that will make it difficult for potential buyers to see your condo as their condo. This makes redecorating to your personal space another “bad” home improvement.

Instead, consider a few remodeling upgrades such as new kitchen and bathroom hardware, along with hardwood floors, of which top the list of ideal remodel choices. These investments will sell your Vancouver condo quickly, and often for a higher selling price too.

Have Your Downtown Vancouver Condo Evaluated

Perhaps there is no need to have any improvements made to your Condo for Sale in Vancouver. A lot of times homeowners see flaws and areas of improvements that buyers may not find important. So it is important to have your Downtown Vancouver condo evaluated to see what its market value is. From there, a realtor – such as myself, can inform you of other listings in the area and what they are going for, as well as offer you selling advice as needed for the Best and Worst Condo Improvements.

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When it Comes to Condos – Bigger is Always Better

One of the best home improvements to invest in is additional space. Clearly you cannot build onto a condo, but you can maximize the space within your condo. Here are a few suggestions how:

• De-clutter your space, offering an easy path from dining table to couch, bedroom to closet, and so forth
• Install closet organizers to make the most of each closet, and install drawer organizers too
• Ensure your condo is painted a neutral colour to make your space appear fresh, open, and larger than a dark colour would create
• Prop up or hang a large mirror in your living room and/or bedroom, as this creates the illusion of more space

A Broad Appeal is the Best Investment

Downtown Vancouver Condos for Sale are a lifestyle investment for those looking to move there. Although a lot of lifestyle activities might be similar, including – dining, shopping and a convenient commute to work; how someone wants their home to look is very individual.

So when investing in any improvement to your Condo for Sale in Vancouver, make sure its appeal is broad, tasteful and seasonally appropriate. Setting yourself apart is definitely important, but by becoming a standalone feature condo, you may have it standing alone without buyers interest for longer than you would like.

If you are unsure about how to proceed with the sale of your Real Estate Investment in Vancouver – allow me to help! I am a Yaletown Real Estate Specialist who lives and works solely in the downtown core, and I would be thrilled to walk you through the sale of your condo. Together we can make you the most money for your investment, and ensure it is an enjoyable journey throughout!

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Selling to Millennials has turned traditional forms on its head, as this savvy bunch of buyers are well-informed, peer influenced, and looking for a deeper meaning within their purchasing decisions.

Which is why marketing your Vancouver Condo for Sale to Millennials is an important know-how to have, as this buying group represents the fastest growing generation of consumers in North America.

Millennials 1980-2000: a Growing Generation of Homebuyers

Although these “young guns” may be portrayed in a variety of ways within the media, including cash poor car rich. And unable to maintain employment based on Simon Sinek’s reasoning on Millennials in the Workplace, don’t be mistaken. These young adults are just as eager to make wise investments as your parents were. In addition, they statistically account for 1 in 3 homebuyers in the market today – and growing!

How Millennials Look at Home Buying

Where once stability was a major factor in home buying decisions, Millennials are more inclined to buy your Condo for Sale in Vancouver based on lifestyle. Living in close proximity to where they work and play is a big deal to them, as enjoying life and all its freedoms is paramount.

In addition, they aren’t necessarily looking to create stability for a family. Millennials are less likely to choose traditional family parameters, but instead are looking to share life overall – however that may look.

“If you are on social media, and you are not learning, not laughing, not being inspired or not networking, then you are using it wrong.”
― Germany Kent

Selling to Millennials – Move-In Ready Condos

As I discuss in my Selling a Furnished Downtown Vancouver Condo post, move-in ready Condos for Sale in Vancouver are a hot ticket item, especially when it comes to selling to Millennials. They want a finished product with all the conveniences at the ready and are staged to sell.

Hiring a Realtor Who Can Appeal to Millennial Buyers

Millennials make their buying decisions largely through their social media channels. This is how they interact with their peers, uncover breaking news, and research the things they choose to buy.

Social media – in all its forums – does an amazing job at marketing to specific demographics with specific interests, and truly spearheads psychographics unlike any other form of marketing before it.

That being said, hiring a realtor who can tap into these modern marketing methods will make all the difference in who you expose your Downtown Condo for Sale to, along with ensuring they are utilizing the latest apps, e-signature capabilities, texting communication, and other such Millennial friendly decorum.

Millennials Want to be Plugged In

If your Yaletown Condo for Sale has a lot of dead zones with poor signal, investing in a WiFi booster will help appeal to Millennial buyers. Selling to a generation that desires to be plugged in at all times means ensuring they have access to the Internet in an uninterrupted fashion. Being able to market this added buying incentive might mean more than you realize.

Eco-Friendly is a Must for Millennials

Buying decisions for Millennials are also largely based on how it is benefiting or damaging the planet, and what their purchasing power means overall for the earth. Offering sustainable elements within your Downtown Vancouver Condo plays a big role, and a lack thereof could very well be a deal breaker for a lot of environmentally conscious consumers. So if your condo does not come equipped with energy efficient appliances, lighting and heating options. Look into BC Hydro’s green initiatives, and consider upgrading in order to sell your condo for a higher selling price to buyers that are looking for such features.

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Selling to Millennials who want to Work, Live, Play (but not necessarily in that order!)

Quality of life is paramount for Millennials, which includes a healthy work-life balance, and is why most Millennials will choose to live where they work. Meaning: Buying a Condo in Vancouver.

As a Yaletown Condo Real Estate Specialist, I work, live and play within the city I sell in, so I am well aware of whats happening within the Downtown Vancouver arena. Selling a lifestyle is something I excel at, and this is what Millennials are buying into – a lifestyle. Something I can walk them through, while offering Incentives for First Time Buyers!

Transparency Sells to Millennials

Being open about the facts of your space is important in selling to Millennials. Perhaps your condo doesn’t receive the best WiFi signal, being open about this while providing a solution is something that can take a Millennials buying decision to the next level. Creating trust and instilling value.

Don’t miss out on Millennial buyers by having a real estate agent who isn’t aware of their marketing preferences. Considering they consist of the 1 in 3 homebuyers – you will want to ensure you are appealing to this crowd, and I am here to help you do so!

Looking for a Real State Expert in Downtown Vancouver who will appeal to Millennial buyers? I can help!

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Creating a Man Cave to Up-Sell Your Downtown Vancouver Condo sound of interest to you? Allow me to help you increase your property value by implementing these tips!

Setting Yourself Apart from Other Downtown Vancouver Condos For Sale

Setting yourself apart from other Downtown Vancouver Condos for Sale will play a key part in up-selling your space. Conventional real estate often suggest a flat, personality-free home in order to allow buyers to see themselves living in your condo. But modern practices are now proving that to be an inconsistent truth.

Sometimes homes that set themselves apart can make the difference in a sale. Whether it’s a feature living room wall, a custom kitchen, or a man cave for the many businessmen who are buying up Downtown Vancouver Condos, these are things that will set one condo apart from another, and brings in bigger buying prices.

Bachelors & Downtown Vancouver Apartments For Sale

The male demographic takes up a large part of the real estate buying power when it comes to Downtown Vancouver Apartments For Sale. Which is why a well thought out man cave will more likely fall into the hands of a male buyer, and lead them into a quick purchase.

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*MARKET REPORT for October 2017: sales of homes (including condos) in Metro Vancouver were 15% above the 10 year October average sales, mostly townhouses and condos. Find out more HERE

What To Avoid When Adding a Man Cave to Your Condo

Avoid Being Sports Team Centric…

Not all males are created from the same cloth, so keep your jersey of choice off your walls and avoid turning your man cave into a sports den.

Avoid Gender Assumptions…

Just because it’s a man cave, doesn’t mean it cant/won’t/shouldn’t appeal to women. There are many business professionals who live downtown that are women also, and they are looking to buy a Downtown Vancouver Condo too. So despite this special space being a “man cave”, this selling benefit may also appeal to women who enjoy a separate space or are simply ‘one of the guys’.

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Clearly Define Your Man Cave Space

Putting a large-screen TV in a den does not a man cave make. If you’re truly going to create a space dedicated to the authenticity of a man cave, it should include items such as:

• High-end seating options …think rich, faded leather
• Large screen TV or custom projection TV
• State-of-the-art sound system
• Fully stocked bar with all the high-end essentials
• Craft beer station
• Poker table
• Black and white photography that lends itself to a masculine 40s lounge

Creating a Man Cave to Up-Sell Your Downtown Vancouver Condo is a great way to set yourself apart and add to your investment. All that’s required to complete the sale is to hire the right real estate agent who can sell your custom space to buyers by clicking HERE

If you or someone you know would like assistance with creating a man cave or hiring the right realtor for the job …I’m here to help!

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