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The Vancouver Home Selling Process : A Step by Step Guide

Navigating the intricacies of home listing in Vancouver can be confusing for homeowners.
The process entails numerous decisions that can often leave individuals in the dark about the next steps to take.
This guide aims to demystify the selling process, providing you with a comprehensive understanding to equip you when the time comes to list your home.

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Pre-Listing: Seller's Home Preparation

The home selling process starts in making few important decisions, and warranting thoughtful consideration. The first crucial step for homeowners is to formalize their selling plan. Let us begin by identifying the underlying motivations:

Are you downsizing?
Are you upgrading to a bigger home?
Are you selling an investment property?
Is the sale aimed at alleviating financial debt?

Each situation varies, a catered approach and strategic plan is needed. A pivotal early choice pertains to timing: When do you intend to sell? The desired timeline for the sale significantly influences the optimal listing and marketing period.

Financial aspects are another critical factors. If you have an existing mortgage, it’s imperative to gauge potential mortgage penalties. Should the purchase of a new property require refinancing, careful consideration is warranted. Similarly, the sale of an investment property demands assessment of potential tax implications. Seeking advice from a financial advisor or mortgage broker is essential for informed decision-making.

Interviewing Vancouver Realtors

Listing your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) required you to engage a licensed Vancouver realtor.

These professionals are regulated by the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), operating under stringent codes of conduct.

Selecting a realtor aligns with the process of hiring any professional. Multiple interviews with real estate agents are recommended to identify and choose the best fit for your unique needs.

Key questions to consider include the realtor’s expertise within your neighbourhood, alignment of their marketing strategy with your values, and their proficiency in salesmanship and negotiation techniques.

Common pitfalls to avoid during realtor selection encompass favouring personal relationships, opting for non-local realtors, and neglecting proper due diligence. Undertake comprehensive interviews is a must in order to make an informed decision.

Preparing Your Home for Sale

Landscaping

For homes with gardens, engaging a gardener to revamp flower beds, grass, hedges, and trees can significantly enhance the property’s visual appeal, thus justifying the modest investment.

Garbage Removal

Prior to open houses, it’s advisable to declutter storage areas and garages. Engaging a garbage removal service ensures a clutter-free presentation.

Preparing your home for sale represents a significant milestone in the selling process. Often, sellers find themselves uncertain about the necessary steps and prioritization. Below is a list of items related to home preparation in order of priority:

Minor Repairs – Selling Process essential

Prospective buyers tend to focus on even minor deficiencies due to the fear of making the wrong decisions. These seemingly insignificant issues can impact the perceived value and quality of the home.

Examples include broken windows, bathroom caulking, wall holes, and misaligned closet doors. Remedying these minor concerns through handyman services can enhance your home’s appeal.

Listing Documents You will Sign When You List

Upon listing your home, several essential documents must be signed:

Listing Agreement:

This contract grants the realtor the authority to market your property exclusively, defining terms, listing price, and commission structure.

Identification:

BCFSA regulations necessitate homeowner identification, including details such as address, occupation, and residency status.

Property Condition Disclosure Statement:

A questionnaire filled out by the homeowner, disclosing important information about the property. Consult your realtor to better understand the associated liabilities.

More administrative and compliance related documents will be required, this list covers the important documents related to the sale process.

Home Selling: Media Production & Marketing

Upon selecting a realtor and signing the necessary documents, media production for marketing commences. This includes photos, videos, floor plans, drone footage, print media, and the creation of “For Sale” signs.

Going on the Market: For Sale Listing Date

This marks the date when your home is officially listed on the Multiple Listing Service, initiating widespread online exposure. Access times for media production, including weekend open houses, are strategically scheduled by your realtor to maximize visibility.

Date of Reviewing Offers

Upon attracting potential buyers, the possibility of receiving multiple offers, known as a multiple offers scenario, arises. While receiving a single offer is more common, it’s important to premeditate factors such as ideal closing dates, bottom-line pricing, and the terms of subject offers.

Home Selling Process: The Transfer

Upon successfully finalizing a sale, you will need to start thinking about the moving date.

Professional cleaning is usually required, along with ensuring the seamless transfer of services like:

Canada Post – Mail forwarding and address change
BC Hydro
Internet providers.

Conclusion

Although the sale process might appear intricate, the guidance of experienced Vancouver realtors can streamline the journey. Contact us for a complimentary, obligation-free consultation and a market evaluation to discuss your unique circumstances before embarking on the home listing process. Your confidence and understanding are our priorities as you navigate the path to selling your home.

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What our clients have to say!

I have worked with Jacob and Jacky over the span of 5 years, buying and selling 2 properties. I have always found them to be incredibly respectful and professional.

Most recently, I sold a property in Vancouver while living in another province. They handled everything for me: negotiating with my tenant, staging, liaising with strata, recommending a lawyer, and marketing and advertising my property to show it off beautifully. They dealt with every detail, allowing me to trust them implicitly.

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He really went above and beyond even after we bought our duplex, even helping us deal with the developer to fix any deficiencies left.

I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that is looking to buy or sell real estate in Vancouver!

Jacky and Jacob made the selling and buying process as stress free as possible. They were professional and thorough as they walked me through every step of the process including providing valuable insight on getting my house ready for sale.

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