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Whether you have been a Vancouverite all your life, are new to Vancouver or are considering relocation or investment in and around Vancouver; you will find on this site helpful information, links and resources, particularly those related to real estate.

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Vancouver, among the best cities in the world, (& eversince the Winter Olympic Games, quite literally a City of Gold ;-)) is growing robustly and my web site, as well as my real estate consultative business with Royal LePage Westside, are strong evidence of this phenonmena.

Take your time to explore this site and when you are in Vancouver, please drop into our newly renovated office in Kerrisdale. I shall be glad to discuss any questions you may have regarding your real estate needs or aspirations.

Whether you are a Seller or Buyer, these are Three Essential Stages in the selling or buying cycle where you'll need to:

1) Appraise
2) Position
3) Showcase Or Preview

1) Appraise: This means you decide what value your property has. Of course you may pay for a professional appraiser. Better still, engage the services of at least three well-respected realtors to give you estimates of the market value.

In the case of the Buyer, decide what value you want to invest. A competent realtor should recommend you to a lending institution or mortgage broker to advise you what your Gross Debt Service Ratio is and pre-qualify you to help you buy that home you've fallen in love with.

2) Position: To get the most value, you must price your product sharply or make an optimum offer to secure that dream home. Sharp prices sell your property at optimum prices, unlike inflated prices that leave your property sitting on the market. The definition of "optimum" is the "most favourable to you", because no vendor or purchaser wants to buy at prices at more or less than what it would take to seal the deal.

The Buyer will benefit from the knowledge and advice of a realtor who should direct you to the homes that match your needs and budget so that you are looking in the best neighbourhood your precious dollars can buy.

3) Showcase or Preview: Once you have ascertained the fair market value of your property, your realtor must position and market it to give it maximum exposure in the Multiple Listings Service and other publications. As well, the effective realtor creates impressive online advertising on the Internet and distributes attractive flyers and newsletters to potential buyers.

For the Buyer, your realtor should increase your chances of making a successful offer on sought-after and well-priced properties by informing you via daily email notifications. A well-informed, experienced realtor should also offer his or her expert opinion to you by previewing potential properties and fixing appointments to show you those that suit your needs. It is most wise to work closely with your carefully chosen realtor who will protect your best interests rather than simply write an all-important sale and purchase contract at the Open House with the very first realtor you meet.

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