Clear answers to the questions every move raises.
During a purchase or sale you will unearth countless questions. These guides give clear, concise, useful information on the issues that come up most, from money-saving tips to inspection pitfalls to getting a home ready to show. For anything they do not cover, Nadia is a phone call away.
For buyers
- 8 min read
First-time home buyer guide for Greater Vancouver
The order of operations that keeps a first purchase calm: pre-approval, the real budget, the search, the offer, and what happens between subject removal and keys.
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8 mistakes to avoid when buying a home
The recurring errors that cost buyers money or the home they wanted, and the simple habit that prevents each one.
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Buying a home: what expenses to expect
A complete list of the costs between an accepted offer and moving day in British Columbia, so nothing surprises you on closing.
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How to set an offer price
There is no formula. There is a method: comparable sales, condition, market temperature and the seller's situation, weighed in that order.
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Home inspections: the top ten problems
Every buyer wants a home that is fundamentally sound beyond what the eye can see. These are the issues inspectors find most often in Lower Mainland homes.
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7 things to look for in a new neighbourhood
Your choice of neighbourhood shapes how you experience the home itself. Seven things to check before you fall for a kitchen.
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Know the market before you buy
Asking prices mirror recent sales, but not every home is priced properly. How to read the market so you recognise value and overpricing.
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Stop paying your landlord: owning is closer than you think
Rent already paid is a staggering figure. The facts about down payments, incentives and first-home programs that move renters into ownership.
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For sellers
- 5 min read
The benefits of using a REALTOR® to sell your home
Selling is a complex, time-consuming process. What an experienced REALTOR® actually does for a seller, from pricing to the day the deal completes.
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The best asking price for your home
A realistic price that reflects current market values sells faster and for more. How a Comparative Market Analysis works and why overpricing backfires.
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How to get top dollar for your home, fast
A home has its best chance in the first seven weeks on market. How to be ready before it lists so the window is not wasted.
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Drive-up appeal: get your property ready to show
A buyer's first impression forms from the car. Work from the outside in, starting from the opposite curb.
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Prepare the inside of your home for showing
Once the clutter is gone, focus on repairs, cleaning and light. Room by room, what makes a home look its sharpest and sell faster.
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Showtime: tips for showing your home
Your home is on the market and agents may bring buyers with little notice. How to be ready every day so no showing is lost.
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Second time's a charm: sell the house that didn't sell
A listing that expired may have been one of the best of its kind. How to diagnose what went wrong and relaunch with a plan that works.
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A manual to prepare your home for selling
You never get a second chance at a first impression. The complete pre-listing manual, from paperwork to the final polish.
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For anyone making a move
- 5 min read
Buy or sell first?
If you own a home and want a new one, the sequence is the strategy. The options, the risks of each, and how to decide in the current market.
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Hire the right agent: 8 questions to ask
Choosing an agent could cost or save you thousands. The questions that reveal experience, interests and expertise before you sign anything.
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Understanding property tax and BC Assessment
The assessed value is not the market value, and the assessment is not your tax bill. How the two connect and what to do when your assessment looks wrong.
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