Real Estate Resources
Buying a home: Step by Step Guide
WHY USE A REALTOR®? Is it necessary to buy a house through a REALTOR®? The answer is no, however, why would you undertake this process without the help of an expert? A REALTOR’s® expert knowledge of neighbourhoods, zoning, transportation, schools, taxes, community...
Marketing your home for sale
My goal is to position your home at a price that helps you achieve top dollar. How do I do it? I understand the market. As full time agent, I’m constantly previewing comparable homes, listing and showing homes, and selling properties every week. I am constantly...
The Importance of a Well-Written Contract
Solid contracts = solid results. Why it’s critical that you hire an experienced realtor® who can draft a legally enforceable contract Why are purchase and sale agreements so important in real estate transactions? There is a lot at stake in a real estate transaction....
Shopping for a Home
When you start home-shopping, be sure to return to your written “wish list” so that when you compare properties, you are not being swayed by the superficial ie. staging. Hold tight to you priorities, but remain open-minded for small adjustments to your list. By taking...
Resources for Sellers
Home Inspection Association of BC – Find a qualified home inspector BC Hydro – Open an account or move services Terasen – Open an account or move services Telus – Open an account or move services Shaw- Open an account or move services Home insurance – BCAA, Westland...
How a REALTOR® is paid
There seems to be some confusion about real estate commissions and how REALTORS® are paid, so the purpose of this page it to clarify how I am paid. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, real estate commission is only payable upon of the Completion of the Sale of the...
BC’s New “Speculation” Tax
B.C. Speculation Tax Urban centres throughout the province are in a housing crisis. Rents and home prices have surged past local incomes and, in many communities, vacancy rates sit close to 0%. Speculation has contributed to runaway prices and made it difficult for...
Costs
GST - 5% of purchase price of new homes. You may be able to get the Seller to pay this depending on market conditions. Ensure that it is clearly stated in your Contract of Purchase and Sale. For more information on GST rebates...
The New Foreign Buyer and Property Taxes
The 2018 BC Budget was just announced introducing new taxes for real estate. They are: Foreign Buyer Tax Effective Feb. 21, 2018, the foreign buyer tax will increase to 20 per cent (from 15 per cent) and will be extended to the Fraser Valley, Capital, Nanaimo, and...
Resources for Buyers
Home Inspection Association of BC – Find a qualified home inspector BC Hydro – Open an account or move services Terasen – Open an account or move services Telus – Open an account or move services Shaw- Open an account or move services Home insurance – BCAA, Westland...