In a world where first impressions can make or break a deal, the art of strategic marketing is a powerful tool to elevate a home’s appeal. At HELM we believe every home has a story just waiting to be told. Who Is the Buyer? Are the Buyers upsizing or downsizing? Is being close to the school of value to the Buyers and needs to be promoted? Will the additional room be professionally staged as a child’s bedroom, guest room, office, or exercise room? Many buyers will drive by the home for sale before calling their Realtor to arrange a viewing. I suggest to my clients to leave the exterior lights on into the evening hours to ensure the home looks inviting during the evening and day. If necessary, I’ll add fresh plants or hanging baskets and a new doormat as those details are always noted by discerning Buyers. We want the Buyers to know the home is as well maintained on the inside as the outside. Ensuring the Buyers’ Realtors have all the information and documents they need so they can quickly and confidently advise their clients to present an offer is also paramount. No detail goes unnoticed or addressed. By designing a customized marketing strategy, including a coming soon campaign, creative copywriting, advertising, open house strategy, professional staging, and professional real estate photography, statistics say that Buyers feel an immediate lifestyle upgrade, and the property’s worth is captured by the hearts of those Buyers!  Considering selling and wondering what your custom marketing plan would be? Ask HELM! Call anytime at 604 730 2600 I look forward to hearing from you, Janet- your Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and RIGHTSIZING guide! 

Metro Vancouver's housing market shows resilience in 2023, ending the year in balanced territory. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV)  reports that residential sales in the region totaled 26,249 in 2023, a 10.3 percent decrease from the 29,261 sales recorded in 2022, and a 41.5 percent decrease from the 44,884 sales in 2021. Last year’s sales total was 23.4 percent below the 10-year annual sales average (34,272). “You could miss it by just looking at the year-end totals, but 2023 was a strong year for the Metro Vancouver housing market considering that mortgage rates were the highest they’ve been in over a decade,” Andrew Lis, REBGV’s director of economics and data analytics said. Planning a move and would like to have facts, and an up-to-date market evaluation of your home so you can plan your next steps with confidence? Ask HELM! Janet is always just a phone call away. Call her directly at 604 730 2600

SOLD! “Janet, I am so appreciative of everything you did and continue to do for me. I’m not sure how I would have managed without you. I didn’t worry about anything.” "Thank you, Janet. Your expert advice, constant support, and communication with my sister were greatly appreciated by myself and my family."
Music to my ears! What a rewarding experience collaborating with H. Managing and navigating the rightsizing process with H took over a year, which included her paring down her belongings, connecting her with a mover, a professional art packaging company, an art appraiser, as well as the preparation and sale of her home. H loves her new home, a decision she made on her terms and timeline. She visited and toured several retirement-living residences and chose one close to her family with the amenities and offerings she was looking for. Most people leave the decision to move or to get help to age safely in place too late, and others end up making decisions for them, and or rushed decisions are made, which makes for unnecessary added stress on everyone. Deciding to stay or move is a huge decision to make. Are you or know of someone considering a move? Have questions about living options? Please call me as I’m happy to share information and resources so people can plan their next steps with confidence. A few resources from our 55 AND BETTER program include: The is It Time To Move checklist, Age in Place Safely Checklist, Moving Day Checklist, Countdown To The Move Checklist, and Guide to Paring Down Belongings. Have you been considering making a move perhaps freeing up equity in your home, tired of the upkeep and maintenance, and or don’t need the additional space? If this is you, or you know of someone you’ll value HELM’S 55 AND BETTER approach.
Deciding when to move, where, how, and what to take, not to take, should you pay for updates in preparation to sell? Well, the entire process can be overwhelming, costly, time-consuming, and stressful! Everyone’s situation is unique and at HELM We custom design your rightsizing plan, tailored to your needs from full project management ideal for power of attorneys to those who expect exceptional customer service and only require a little guidance. HELM is here to support and guide you every step of the way. HELM’s 55 AND BETTER approach streamlines the process, and simplifies decision-making for you, with a no-pressure approach. You are always in the driver’s seat!
RIGHTSIZING is a big change that goes beyond just selling your house. Let HELM be your GUIDE Let’s meet and discuss your unique needs and create your plan so you can simplify your lifestyle and focus on what matters most to you. Call anytime 604 730 2600 

Your 2023 BC Assessment is now available online at https://www.bcassessment.ca. It's important to note that this assessed value may not necessarily reflect your home's current market value accurately. Relying solely on the assessed value may not provide an accurate picture of your home's worth. Assessments represent an estimate of a property's market value as of July 1, 2023, and do not consider renovations or market trends. The market value of your home is the amount a buyer is willing to pay for the property. When determining a market value I conduct a thorough tour of your home, taking into account factors such as location, condition, improvements, renovations, size, lot size, zoning, and other features that may impact its value in the real estate market. If you or someone you know is seeking an accurate home market evaluation, ask HELM. "I am always just a cup of coffee or tea away." Janet