Wishing everyone a new year filled with good health, and much happiness.  

And what another year it was!  All our lives have changed including how we live and now often work in our homes. Your once-loved open concept home is not "zoom friendly" and you now need a private office space with walls! Your once upon a time comment, “no need or time for a yard”, has you yearning for additional room to breathe fresh air and relax. Or you find your home is too big, too much maintenance is required, in a nutshell,  your home just doesn’t fit your lifestyle. If you are not sure about buying or selling during this time, is it the right time, should wait or sell now, should we repaint the interior? There are many questions you have, let me answer them, provide options and solutions as well as share the systems I have in place to ensure your health and safety.  Whether you need more space or less space, let me be your guide home, every step of the way! Just ask! 

So you are thinking of selling? Is this the time to sell? What about COVID 19? How is this uncertain time in our history affecting the market? According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s June 2020 statistics you might be surprised! 

"Home prices have remained steady with minimal fluctuation over the last few months,” Colette Gerber, REBGV Chair said. “With increasing demand, REALTORS® have begun seeing multiple offers for homes priced competitively for today’s market. REALTORS® continue to optimize new technology tools and practices to help their clients meet their housing needs in a safe and responsible way. Over the last three months, home buyers and sellers have become more comfortable operating within the physical distancing and other safety protocols in place.”

And that is exactly what I am seeing. As well as having COVID-19 safety systems in place for my buyers and sellers, and offering virtual meetings, my latest listing in North Vancouver sold in 7 days and above asking, in multiple offers! Pricing right in any market is paramount.  Some people want me to price their home high, others low. There are pros and cons to both. Priced too high, you risk being on the market longer than you may want,  priced too low and you may be “leaving money on the table” as my mom used to say. What about the number? You’d be surprised how many buyers won’t see your home because of the number you put at the end!   Setting your price right from the start will ensure you have a faster sale, and likely the best sales price that the current market will allow. Priced right- the only way to ensure your home is exposed to as many potential buyers as possible!  Deciding on the value and pricing of your home is a strategy based on facts, market analysis, psychology, and negotiating. Have more questions? Want to know what I would price your home at and why? Just ask! 

Contact me directly at 604 730 2600.

"We have so much to be grateful for Janet. Be grateful and all will be great, always." Elmer Helm

Thank you, Dad, for sharing with me the power of contribution -always encouraging me to see the glass as overflowing not just half full, listen before you speak, lead with compassion, never judge a book by its cover and always, always be grateful.

Love Your daughter, 

Janet

"We are ready to sell, yet worried about having potential buyers in our home. We are scared for our safety." 

 I hear this a lot these days and of course, it is an extremely valid concern.  The safety of my clients, family, fellow colleagues, and community are paramount and I take very seriously. 

A few of the safety systems we now have in place include:

-All potential buyers have been prequalified so the people in your home are only serious buyers.

-We have potential buyers and Realtors agree to sign our “terms of entry” COVID waiver and abide by our strict protocol.

-If we do grant a walkthrough, all lights are on and doors are already open. Physical distancing is abided by and no one touches any surface.

-I always provide sanitizer at entry and everyone removes their shoes upon entry.

To read our entire co vid system we have in place and how we are still providing staging and professional photographer/videographer services with our listings just ask!

My intention remains the same: to safely provide what’s possible so people can take action with confidence.

I've included a pdf- positive quotes you can download and print as we could all use a little ray of sunshine and positivity these days. We are in this together! As always feel free to call me with your questions. I’m here to help! Janet 

Is it time to move? Mowing your lawn brings you dread, climbing up & down the stairs is becoming a hassle and the thought of shoveling snow this winter, well gives you the chills. Are you ready to “right size” your lifestyle yet have questions from, "where would we go?" to "we have so much stuff, we don't know where to start!" 

Plus you still like your home.  It is where you raised your family, created wonderful memories so the thought of actually packing and choosing another home seems overwhelming. Yet you also know you want to be proactive, making decisions on your own terms so reactive decisions aren't possibly made in the future. Where to start?! Call me! The decision to resize is a process, not an overnight decision yet doesn’t have to be difficult. I will provide you with a step by step plan which is easy to follow and includes tips and resources to help make the process cost effective and enjoyable for you and your family. If you are ready to move or even just thinking about it. Give me a call to arrange a free consultation, a casual meeting over tea or coffee. Wondering if it’s time to plan your resizing strategy? Ask Janet! Also ask about an upcoming event where Keri Komarniski, a senior organizer and I will presenting where we will be answering your questions! 604 730 2600 Ask for Janet! 

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