Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

When To Increase Your Budget When Shopping For A Home

March 7th, 2022

When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range. But, it doesn’t always work out that way. In fact, there are many circumstances in which you might have to rethink your budget and possibly even increase it, to get the home you want. For example, you might find that properties in neighbourhoods y ...

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The Role Of Carrying Costs When Buying A New Home

February 11th, 2022

When searching for a new home, many buyers will focus only on the list price and what they may need to offer to get the property. For example, a buyer might think, “We can get this house for $XX. That’s within our price range!” Of course, the selling price plays the pivotal role in whether or not you can afford a particular home. But, carrying costs should also be considered. Carrying ...

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Selling Later In The Year? Start The Process Now

February 1st, 2022

Imagine you want to take the “trip of a lifetime” this fall. Would you leave it until the summer to start planning, booking dates, and generally getting ready? Probably not. A trip like that is a big deal. You’d want to start making arrangements now, so by the time you’re ready to go to the airport, everything will be set for you and your family to have a great time. The same is true whe ...

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How To Light Your Home For An Evening Viewing

January 22nd, 2022

When you’re selling your home, you may find buyers who want to see it later in the evening, when it’s dark outside. In that circumstance, effective home lighting becomes more important. The best place to start is with exterior lighting. If you have soft ground lamps on the walkway, make sure those are turned on. That will make for a more pleasant and inviting trip up the walkway. Do yo ...

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5 Tips For Preparing For An Early-In-The-Year Sale

January 15th, 2022

There are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year. Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons, preparation is key. Make the right moves now and your sale is likely to go smoothly and successfully. Follow these tips: Make a list of what needs to be done around the property to prepare it for listing. That includes decluttering, cleaning, getti ...

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Getting The "Inside Scoop" On A Listing

December 28th, 2021

Throughout the history of journalism, reporters would pride themselves on getting the “inside scoop” on a story. In fact, that’s where that expression came from. So imagine you’re shopping for a new home and click on a listing online. Up comes all the property information. But, chances are, there is more to the story of that property than is presented in that listing. For example, you m ...

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Finding And Buying A Great Home In A Hurry

November 29th, 2021

Imagine if, for whatever reason, you suddenly needed to find and buy a new home in a hurry. What if you had just a few weeks? If you’re like most people, your first instinct might be to panic. Well, there’s nothing wrong with having some apprehension about having to find a new home quickly. But, there are steps you can take that will make the process a lot less stressful and, ultimately, ma ...

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Success

November 24th, 2021

“I attribute my success to this: I never took nor gave any excuses.” - Florence Nightingale

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Paperwork To Get Together In Preparation For Selling Your Home

November 8th, 2021

When preparing your home for sale, you need to fix things up, declutter, perhaps slap a fresh coat of paint on a few walls. That’s all part of getting your property ready for buyers. But there’s another type of preparation that you also need to do. And, the sooner you do it, the less stressful your move will be. You need to get all your paperwork together. Here’s what to gather: ...

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"Non-Market" Reasons Why It Might Be The Ideal Time To Sell

November 4th, 2021

When considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. They look at trends. They try to time the sale to get the best price for their property. While market conditions certainly can play a role in deciding whether you should sell now rather than later, many other factors can influence that decis ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

Blog by Michael Giesbrecht

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When To Increase Your Budget When Shopping For A Home

The Role Of Carrying Costs When Buying A New Home

Selling Later In The Year? Start The Process Now

How To Light Your Home For An Evening Viewing

5 Tips For Preparing For An Early-In-The-Year Sale

Getting The "Inside Scoop" On A Listing

Finding And Buying A Great Home In A Hurry

Success

Paperwork To Get Together In Preparation For Selling Your Home

"Non-Market" Reasons Why It Might Be The Ideal Time To Sell

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