After we have our in-depth listing meeting you will have a tangible list of tasks to complete before we hit the market. Depending on your home’s condition it may just be cleaning and decluttering, other times it can be painting and replacing floors.

Schedule a free consultation to see what changes will provide you with the best sales price. To note: not every home improvement project will add value back into your home. Always chat with your Realtor prior to tackling a big project!

The largest expense besides any home maintenance projects will typically be a Realtor’s commission fee. In most transactions, the seller pays the full commission out to both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. You’ll also have miscellaneous closing and recording fees of a thousand plus dollars. 

But from a market perspective, Vancouver home prices are at historical highs with inventory still extremely low. The median percent of original list price is at 102% for Vancouver West and 107% for Vancouver east. This means that sellers are getting 100% (or more!) of the original list price of their home. It has been this way since December 2019, and the market has not seen a median of 100% in over 6 years.

The market does also ebb and flow with the changing of the seasons here in the lower mainland, but there are pros and cons to each season.

Many sellers do tend to list in the Spring or Summer because there are more buyers out shopping and you can typically end up getting a little more for your home. 

So with a strong strategy and professional marketing we can get most homes under contract within a week. In the Spring and Summer months it’s not uncommon for homes to be sold over the weekend!