With home sales up in Greater Vancouver more than 40 per cent year over year in November, it’s been a virtually unprecedented year for market activity. Little wonder, then, that home sellers have been turning more and more to REW.ca to get advice on how to make the most of the market. Here’s our countdown of the five most-clicked-on Selling articles from 2015.
#5. Sellers’ Series: Pitfalls of the “For Sale by Owner” Route
One of three in this list from the popular “Sellers’ Series” by local agent Alyssa Dotson, this article tackles the issue of homeowners who list their homes by themselves in the hope of saving thousands of dollars in commission. So is this actually a saving?
#4. Ask the Expert: How Do I Negotiate With Buyers Over Problems in a Home Inspection?
In one of our well-loved Ask the Expert articles, local agent Barry Magee advises that, if you're selling your home, there are ways you can minimize renegotiations with your buyers because of issues arising from a home inspection.
#3. Sellers’ Series: Selling a Property with a Rental Suite
In the first of our Sellers' Series articles, Alyssa Dotson explains how your rental suite may be a big plus when it comes to selling your home, but there are issues to consider. What about if there is a tenant in-situ?
#2. Sellers’ Series: Selling a Stigma – How to List a Former Grow-op
The most popular of our Sellers’ Series articles in 2015 tackles a controversial issue. Is the scarlet letter finally fading on homes that used to house a grow-op, or are such properties still a problem to sell? Local real estate agent Alyssa Dotson shares her and other agents' recent experiences.
#1. Should You Ask Your Listing Agent for a Discount?
Home sellers are naturally looking to make the most money from their sale. In easily the most popular article for home sellers this year, local agent Lindsie Tomlinson explains when it’s OK to ask for a lower rate. (Although we suspect that a lot of the interest was actually from other local agents wondering what she had to say!)
