Category Archives: How To Sell A Vancouver Condo

In this series of videos Mike Stewart, a Top Realtor in Vancouver explains how to sell a condo in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Realtors in Vancouver Split their Commissions?

Real Estate Commissions are Split in Vancouver?

Yes! When a Realtor is hired by a Seller to list a property for sale, the Listing Contract states that the Seller will pay this Realtor (Sellers Agent/Listing Agent) a commission should the property sell during the period in which the Listing Contract is in force.

Now, if a prospective seller was to calculate what they would have to pay in terms of commission (Want to know how much quick? Check out this Realtor Commission Calculator!), some might think it a lot of money to go to one person, but that’s not really what’s going to happening!

Real Estate Commission Splits = Buyers Agent Bait?

In Vancouver, The Sellers Realtors (Sellers Agents/Listings Agents) split around HALF Continue reading

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When to Sell a Condo 8 – Best Season to List a Property for Sale in Vancouver

How to Sell a Condo in Vancouver 8: When to List a Property for Sale

In Episode 7, we talked about things to avoid when preparing a condo for sale and in Episodes 5 & 6 we talked about how to prepare your condo unit for sale and the option of home staging.

Today, we’re going to talk about timing the Vancouver Real Estate Market and the best time to sell a condo.

Should I sell My Vancouver Condo now?

I get this question all the time and it is nearly impossible for me to answer.

The decision to sell is rarely decided by what is happening in the Vancouver Real Estate Market. People decide to sell their condos because of personal or investment reasons that may not be related to the time of year or what is happening in the market.

The best thing for a prospective seller to is to look at what is happening in the real estate market here in Vancouver. I have great Vancouver Real Estate Statistics updated on a monthly basis available.

What is the Best Season to Sell a Condo?

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What is a Home Inspection in the Vancouver Real Estate Market?

Real Estate Home Inspections in the Vancouver Explained!

There is a lot of confusion surrounding a home inspections in Vancouver particularly among first time home buyers.

Common questions include: What is a Home Inspection? Whats included? Are home inspection for the benefit of the buyer? For the seller? For the bank/lender? Will the seller be able to see the inspection? etc.

To answer these common questions, Dave Brighton from Brighton Home Inspections has been kind enough to meet with us to answer these questions for us.

What is a Home Inspection in Vancouver?

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Pre-Listing Home Inspections for Sellers in Vancouver with Dave Brighton

Inspect Your Own House in Vancouver Before Selling it?

Yes! Sometimes Sellers in Vancouver will get their own inspection on their home by a qualified Home Inspector before listing it for sale to get a very clear idea of the mechanical condition of their property. But why?

Why Get a Pre-Listing inspection on a Home in Vancouver?

I recently had the pleasure of talking to Dave Brighton, Home Inspector with Brighton Home Inspections on pre-listing inspections in Vancouver.

Inspections done on behalf of a Seller are done for several reasons:

  1. Increased Certainty in Negotiations – Many Buyers in Vancouver Continue reading
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