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

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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Vancouver Real Estate Prediction for the 2010 Winter Olympics

The Olympics Won’t Matter That Much.

I stand by what I said in a previous prediction on the Olympics and Vancouver Real Estate that there will be minimal transactions in Downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas because of Olympic security measures. Right after the Olympics there will be a spike in activity from demand caused by all the Buyers who were unable to buy during the time the Olympics are on.

What are your thoughts?

Please feel free to leave a comment, question, or suggestion below! Thanks!

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Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Vancouver Real Estate

Hi All,

I have been getting A LOT of questions about The British Columbia Government’s new Harmonized Sales Tax and how it will affect Vancouver Real Estate.

4 Quick Facts on BC’s proposed new 12% HST effective July 1, 2010: Continue reading

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