Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

How The Wrong Pricing Strategy Can Cost You Thousands

February 15th, 2016

As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your property has an impact on how quickly it sells — and how much you earn on the sale. What you may not realize is just how significant an impact it has. Consider the following examples. Example 1: You price your property well above its current market value. As a result, many buyers don’t bother to see it because it’s outside of the ...

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Keeping Houseplants Alive While You Are Away

February 2nd, 2016

When you’re out-of-town, there are plenty of kennels and other facilities that will mind your dog or cat. In fact, the pet-care business is booming! However, the same options aren’t available for your houseplants. So what do you do? First, keep in mind that plants can go for several days or even a couple of weeks without water. This frequently happens in their natural habitats. So if you’ ...

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What Home Inspectors See That You Can't

January 27th, 2016

When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues”. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to discover that the roof needs to be replaced, immediately, for thousands of dollars. That being said, you might question whether you real ...

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Simple Ways To Reduce Your Monthly Utility Costs

December 23rd, 2015

Many homeowners think there’s not much they can do about telephone, heating, water and other utility expenses. Sure, you may grumble about a high heating bill one month, but what can you do about it? Turns out, you can do plenty. There are several ways to reduce monthly utility costs that can save you tens or even hundreds of dollars. For example: Shop around for a better phone plan. ...

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Should You "High-Ball" Your Listing Price?

December 17th, 2015

One of the most important decisions you make when selling your home is setting the listing price. That can be tricky. After all, if you price your property too low, you leave money on the table — perhaps thousands of dollars. On the other hand, if you price your home too high, many buyers won’t even bother to see it, believing it is too expensive. Even with that reality, there are some se ...

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Top Grants and Rebates For Buyers and Owners

December 17th, 2015

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Making Your Home Critter Proof

November 9th, 2015

You may love animals, but with the exception of your family pets, you don’t want them in your home. Here are some tips for keeping the wildlife around your property where it belongs: outside. Don’t place bird feeders too close to your windows. Doing so may cause birds to associate a window with food and therefore try to peck their way inside. Make sure window screens are secure. If yo ...

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When Is the Right Time to Talk to a REALTOR®?

November 3rd, 2015

When would you talk to a car salesperson? Probably only once you’re ready to buy a new car. You would do some initial research (perhaps on the internet), get an idea of what you want, and then go to the dealership to meet a salesperson, test drive the car and make the purchase. Although that approach may work when you’re buying a car, it’s not the best approach when it comes to real estate ...

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Do You Have 'Recalled' Products In Your Home?

October 19th, 2015

You have no doubt noticed the occasional news report about a product being recalled for safety reasons. For example, a car model with a brake problem, or a children’s toy that, under some circumstances, may cause injury. You may not know that these news reports are merely the tip of the iceberg. For each product recall you hear about in the media, there are dozens that get little, if any, ...

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What Buyers Don't Want To See In Your Backyard

October 6th, 2015

When you put your home up for sale, you want it to look its best to potential buyers. That’s why you clean, tidy and de-clutter every room. Some sellers, however, miss the backyard. You need to pay just as much attention to that space as you do to the interior of your home. The backyard is as important a living space as the family room. To some buyers, even more. Buyers want to see an at ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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How The Wrong Pricing Strategy Can Cost You Thousands

Keeping Houseplants Alive While You Are Away

What Home Inspectors See That You Can't

Simple Ways To Reduce Your Monthly Utility Costs

Should You "High-Ball" Your Listing Price?

Top Grants and Rebates For Buyers and Owners

Making Your Home Critter Proof

When Is the Right Time to Talk to a REALTOR®?

Do You Have 'Recalled' Products In Your Home?

What Buyers Don't Want To See In Your Backyard

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