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Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) for Property Buyers in Vancouver – What is it?

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Get the Docs!

When you are preparing to submit an offer on a property or have an accepted offer, you will receive a package of documents giving you detailed information about the property. One of the most important documents is the Property Condition Disclosure Statement.

What is it? Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 3 How to Hire a Realtor!

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Hiring a First Time Home Buyer Specialist in Vancouver

In Episode 2 of the Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Guide we talked about how to figure out where to buy. Once you have decided on neighbourhood, it’s time to select a Realtor.

How Much Will it Cost Me to Hire a Buyers Agent?

Nothing!? Yes, 9 times out of 10, a Buyers Agent is paid a finders fee by the Sellers Agent if the Buyer that is working with the Buyers Agent purchases the Sellers Agents listed property!

Furthermore, the Buyers Agent you hire is REQUIRED to disclose to you the Buyer in writing the amount they are getting paid by the Sellers Agent. To learn more, check out this great video on Buyers Agent Remuneration Disclosure

Looking for a Vancouver Buyers Agent? We Can Help!

My team of First Time Home Buyer specialists are focused on all neighbourhoods in the City of Vancouver and are available to help you with  your search for your First Home in Vancouver. Call 604-763-3136 or Email me to set a time to discuss your needs.

Interview Time! Continue reading

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When will Vancouver Real Estate Prices Hit Bottom? Beware of Those Telling you its Happening as its Happening!

Hi All,

Pretty much everyday someone asks me when prices in the Vancouver real estate market will hit bottom and everyday I say I don’t know.

I say I don’t know, because I don’t have a crystal ball and can’t see the future and as I licensed Realtor I can be liable if people take a hit relying on my predictions.

There are people out there who are saying they KNOW when the prices will hit bottom and they can tell when prices are bottoming as they are hitting bottom. Don’t trust these people!

What happens if prices stabilise and a bottom is called and then prices fall again? Nobody can accurately predict a market bottom and don’t trust those who say they can.

The market bottom can only accurately ascertained with 100% certainty AFTER it has been hit.

In making your decisions about buying or selling real estate and timing your transactions, do your own research. Read widely and speak to a variety of people with different viewpoints. Don’t rely on those who have simple answers that are too easy.

If something is too good to be true, more than likely it isn’t true.

Please leave a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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For Sellers – Lowball Offers – How to Avoid them and what to do if you get one

For Sellers – Lowball Offers and how to avoid them and what to do if you get one by Mike Stewart Dow By Mike Stewart
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If you’re selling a property in Vancouver right now there is a very good chance you have received or will receive a lowball offer. This video explains how to avoid a low ball offer and what to do if you receive one.

What is a lowball offer?

Have a look at my previously posted video on lowball offers

Why are lowball offers so common right now? Continue reading

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Lowball Offers – What they are, how to do it, and how to deal with one if you are a Seller

Lowballing Vancouver Real Estate

It’s a buyer’s market for Vancouver real estate these days and Lowballing is a great way for buyers to get the best deal possible. For sellers a Lowball is an opportunity to get an accepted offer in a time when these are scarce.

Many buyers are afraid to Lowball for fear of insulting the sellers. With a Lowball offer it’s like anything else in life, if you don’t try, you’ll never know!

I put a deal together at 2502-1483 Homer Street. The asking price was $1.1 Million and we got it for $97 Continue reading

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Open Houses as a Marketing Tool for your Listing

 

Open Houses as a Real Estate Marketing Tool by Mike Stewart Downtown Vancouver Realtor By Mike Stewart
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Hi All,

I’m a huge fan of open houses. They provide a low stress low anxiety atmosphere for potential buyers to see your listing. A lot of realtors don’t like to do open houses and feel they don’t do anything to sell a property.

THEY ARE WRONG!

Watch the video and let me know your thoughts.

Have a look at 3005-111 West Georgia Street. This is the suite I mention in the video.

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