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In our last blog post, we talked about ways to prepare your home for the fall real estate market here in the Comox Valley. One of our important tips was about minor home improvements, so we thought we’d elaborate on that as it can make a big difference to the listing and selling price of your home.

Preparing to sell your home is an exciting and opportunistic time. Potential buyers of your property will be walking through each room of your home; reviewing cupboard space, checking views and even measuring nooks while dreaming of their own homeownership future.

Taking time prior to listing to improve your property will maximize your revenue and reduce possible counter-offers with these real estate pre-sale update suggestions;

 

Curb Appeal;

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INVESTOR ALERT!!! This Spacious 4-bedroom home sits just beautiful .33-acre lot on the outskirts of Courtenay. This house has had extensive renovations over the past few years including a new roof, windows, wiring, insulation, drywall, upstairs kitchen, flooring and more! The only thing needed is for someone to come take the time and finish off what was started. There are many attributes to this home including, that make this the perfect investment. The opportunity is here, don't think twice!  For more details visit:  http://www.comoxvalley-realestate.com/listing/439731-1775-arden-road-courtenay-bc/

1775 Arden Road

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Whether you are selling in a buyer's market, or a seller's market, the reality is you still want to make the most of your hard earned investment. Just like you, buyers also want to know that they are getting the best value for their dollar.  What can you do to put your best foot forward?

  1. Curb Appeal.  First impressions are lasting impressions, and you may only have a few moments to capture the buyer's interest.  Mow the lawn, weed the garden, clean up debris and garbage, prune bushes and spray clean driveways and sidewalks.
  2. Clean the exterior of the home.  Dirt, moss and other buildups can give the impression that that house is not well maintained.  If you go to a car lot, you expect to drive a clean car even if it is gently used. A house is…

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Effective March 15, 2018, the BC Superintendent of Real Estate will be taking away your right to choose your own representation. So how does this impact you, the consumer?   

Mr. Michael Noseworthy, the Superintendent of Real Estate has given directions to the Real Estate Council of B.C. [RECBC] to implement changes that are supposedly for the protection of buyers and sellers. These changes are to be effective on March 15th, 2018.

However, one of the major concerns to realtors is the new rule with respect to what is called "double recusal". Recuse means "to remove oneself from participation to avoid a conflict of interest." Here is an example of how "double recusal" could apply if you are going to sell your house.

You, the sellers have decided on…

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