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How to Sell Your Condo Episode 10 – Understanding Multiple Listing Contracts for Vancouver Property Sellers

https://youtu.be/Y4jstD8nZGM In Episode 9 of How to Sell Your Condo in Vancouver, we discussed marketing strategies to sell a condo in Vancouver. Once we have a good plan of action to sell a condo, its time to talk about the Multiple Listing Contract and get started with the marketing of the property. In this post we will explain what a MLS listing contract is, is not, and some of the important features of the document. What is a Real Estate Listing Contract? There are two types of listing contracts that are most commonly used to sell properties in Vancouver and…

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Real Estate Debate! Presale Condos Versus Resale Properties in Vancouver

 Purchasing a property is a huge decision, whether it be for the home of your dreams, or as an investment, it’s important to be aware of your options as the real estate market and financing options are constantly changing. A presale property is when a buyer purchases a property before it is built or complete, ultimately purchasing the right to a property that will be built in the future. A resale property is what you think it is - a pre-existing home. It’s a standard sale where a person is simply selling their home. Presale or Resale, hosted by…

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Presale condo assignments ARE NOT Shadow Flips and DO NOT push up real estate prices in Vancouver

Recent media articles on presale condo assignments of contract have been full of factual errors and have misrepresented presale assignments as shadow flips. Presale condo assignments ARE NOT Shadow flipping. Let's clarify. What is a Shadow Flip? A shadow flip is when an existing property primarily a single family house or single family house lot is purchased by a buyer under false pretenses. The contract that was used to purchase the property has a clause in it saying that the buyer can assign the contract without the permission of the seller. This practice victimized unsophisticated sellers of single-family houses in…

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Commission Calculator for Realtor Fees for Vancouver BC

Updated by Mike Stewart PREC March 23, 2023 Vancouver Commission Calculator Real Estate This page is to designed to create a clear understanding and calculation of real estate commissions in Vancouver and across British Columbia, Canada. How much are BC real estate fees? When it comes to real estate commission fees, I can only quote what I charge (which have not changed since I became a licensed BC Realtor in 2005). I charge a seller in a real estate commission of 7% on the first $100,000 of the sale price and 2.5% on the balance of the sale price for…

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How To Sell A Vancouver Condo # 9 | Marketing Strategies

How to Sell Your Condo in Vancouver 9 – Marketing Strategies

 Marketing Strategies for Selling Your Vancouver Condo In the previous episode, we discussed the best time of year to sell your condo. Today we're going to talk about marketing strategies for selling condos in Vancouver that bring together many of the topics and concepts we've discussed in previous episodes. Many think that selling a condo in Vancouver is simply a matter of listing it on Realtor.ca at a price pulled from thin air with non-professional photos and little or no thought to light, exposure, and colour. This is a good way to proceed... If you don't want to sell…

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How to Buy a First Home 15 – Subject to Inspection & The Contract of Purchase and Sale

 First Time Home Buyer Safety - Subject to Inspection in the Contract of Purchase and Sale! In Episode 14, we talked about Subject to Financing and how this is a powerful way to protect a first time home buyer when it comes to financing. Today we are going to talk about the Subject to Inspection clause in the Contract of Purchase and Sale and how this can protect a new home buyer in Vancouver. What is an Inspection When Buying a Home in Vancouver? An Inspection or Home Inspection as they are commonly referred to in Vancouver is when…

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Questioning an Oil Tank Scan for a Vancouver House? Use Ground Penetrating Radar!

Ground Penetrating Radar - The Ultimate in Oil Tank Detection for Vancouver Houses! Oil Tanks in Vancouver are a major concern when houses change hands. If an oil tank is discovered on a property it has to be removed immediately at the owner's expense. If has been leaking oil it could result in tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in remediation costs. When preparing to sell your house or if you're looking to buy a house, it is always recommended to get an Oil Tank Scan by a qualified professional! But what happens when the scan finds metal,…

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How To Sell A Vancouver Condo # 8 | When Is The Best Time Or Season To Sell?

When Is The Best Time or Season to Sell?

 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. Why? Because the decision to sell is rarely decided by what…

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What is a Home Inspection?

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 inspection in Vancouver, particularly among first time home buyers. Common questions include: What is a Home Inspection? What's included? Is a 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? A home inspection is when a…

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Selling a Revenue Property in Vancouver BC | Capital Gains Tax and Deducting Commission in Canada

 Selling a Revenue Property in Vancouver BC Capital Gains Tax and Deducting Real Estate Commissions in Canada So, you’ve decided to sell an investment condo or other revenue property in Vancouver. The first thing you’ll want to do is talk with your mortgage lender to check how much your mortgage penalties are going to be. Once there is clarity on the costs to end the mortgage you have to consider The Taxman, aka Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Accountant Sean Akeroyd with Akeroyd & Leung about the tax implications of selling an…

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How to buy a Presale #4 Video

How to Buy Vancouver Condo Presales #4 | Disadvantages & Risks?

 What are the Disadvantages and Risks of Buying a Pre-Construction Condo in Vancouver? In Episode 2 of How to Buy Vancouver Condo Presales, we talked about the advantages of condo presales for Owner/Occupiers. In Episode 1 we discussed the advantages of pre-construction condos for investors in Vancouver. Today we're going to discuss the disadvantages of pre-construction homes or presale condos in Vancouver for both investors and owner occupiers and what to watch out for with this kind of property. What are the Rights and Obligations with Presale Condo Homes? When buying pre-construction condos Vancouver in Vancouver, its easy to…

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