There is much that is dependent on the sale of a home. The economy and the time of year are important factors. Luck can often have a major role when you ask yourself why your neighbor’s home, almost identical to your own, sold in just a few days while your’s has been sitting idle for a matter of months. There are a few things you should know that could help you with the sale of your own home. 45 seconds. That’s all it takes. You have 45 seconds to impress your buyer. As your potential buyer is walking into your house, she is taking everything in and making her initial decision right there on the spot. If she loves your home there’s not much that can be done to change her mind unless she sees something truly unappealing and unexpected. If your buyer is on the fence or not 100% certain that this house is for them, you will have to make sure that everything about your home is in order. Choosing a home is like choosing a partner. The two are quite similar. We are emotional people. We are emotional buyers. We are very visual creatures. When you meet someone, such as your spouse or significant other, you most likely were drawn to them immediately. If not, there was some other incredible quality that made your partner stand apart from all the rest. Your home must be like this too, especially if you live in an area where homes tend to resemble one another. Stand apart from the crowd. Make your home stand out from the all others. Make it remarkable. Make it so that others take notice. The first thing you can do is to clean up and fix up your front yard. Trim your hedges and bushes. …
June, 2013: White Rock / South Surrey Real Estate Market Update
PROPERTY SALES IN THE FRASER VALLEY REMAIN STATIC WITH LOCALIZED BRIGHT SPOTS (Surrey, BC) – Property sales in the Fraser Valley were 9 per cent lower in June compared to last year – 1,327 compared to 1,463 in June 2012 – remaining significantly below 10 and 20 year averages. However, data from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reveals localized bright spots where sales have rebounded since May. Ron Todson is the Board’s president. “In the last month, sales of single family detached homes have picked up in North Delta, North Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford, and in some neighbourhoods where we’ve seen a decrease in new listings, we now have a shortage of quality inventory. “It’s too soon to know if this trend shows increased consumer demand in general, or if it’s specific to those communities, property types and price points, but it does speak to the importance of getting local real estate expertise if you’re thinking of buying or selling because of the wide variance in the market depending on neighbourhood and property type.” The Board received 2,625 new listings in June – 9 per cent fewer than received during the same month last year – leaving the volume of active properties at 10,515 a decrease of 1 per cent compared to June 2012 and 1 per cent fewer than were available in May. Todson adds, “In general, prices are flat and firm. They remain on par with what they were a year ago and that stability is thanks to inventory levels remaining in check, but again similar to sales, price increases or decreases vary. “For example, the price of a typical detached home in Langley has increased 3.5 per cent over the last year while detached homes in South Surrey/White Rock have decreased in …
SOLD! Niche Townhouse: #28 – 3039 165ST, South Surrey
JUST SOLD!! Unit 28 at Niche is now sold, for a November 2013 possession. Niche is an awesome complex, and I know my buyers are going to love living in their brand new townhome!! There’s other units still available. If you’re interested in buying one, contact me to get more info! For more info on Niche, CLICK HERE.