As one of our real estate board’s most prolific bloggers, and certainly one of the most active bloggers in the region, many people ask me questions about it. In this weekly section, I’m going to answer the W-5 (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) of blogging. I hope you’ll enjoy my commentary. Q: What doContinue reading “Blogging W-5 Wednesday Part 2 – What?”
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Blogging W-5 Wednesday Part 1 – Why?
As one of our real estate board’s most prolific bloggers, and certainly one of the most active bloggers in the region, many people ask me questions about it. In this weekly section, I’m going to answer the W-5 (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) of blogging. I hope you’ll enjoy my commentary. Q: Why doContinue reading “Blogging W-5 Wednesday Part 1 – Why?”
Is Your Potential Sooke Neighbourhood Good For Kids? [Video]
http://www.viddler.com/player/429475f7/ When looking for a new place to live, you must consider your lifestyle. There’s no sense moving into a neighbourhood full of kids if you don’t like kids! In this video, I offer a few things to look for that will indicate the type of neighbourhood it is. Sunriver Estates in Sooke is veryContinue reading “Is Your Potential Sooke Neighbourhood Good For Kids? [Video]”
Don’t Close On A Friday! [Video]
Below is a video I shot yesterday about why it’s a bad bad bad idea to close your real estate deals (completion date) on a Friday. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but you want to make sure you set the completion date for any weekday besides Friday. This will make your moving experience a lot easier andContinue reading “Don’t Close On A Friday! [Video]”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #59
May 2nd, 2008 “Fridge Magnet Collection Negotiable” One of the best pieces of advice to give a client when listing a place for sale is to clear away clutter. The last thing you want a buyer to do when touring your house (or viewing the photos on MLS.ca) is to spend time admiring (or lamenting)Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #59”
Personal Safety – Complacency Can Kill
Good Morning Professionals, With the news on the front page of the Victoria Times Colonist this morning about the murder of 24-year-old Lindsay Buziak while showing a house, I’m sure we’re all thinking about our own experiences with clients that just didn’t feel right. Remember, if in doubt, get out. That sale isn’t worth it.Continue reading “Personal Safety – Complacency Can Kill”
Another Reason To Install Heated Floors
When I updated my bathroom, I installed an in-floor heating system. It was really easy and not at all expensive to install. Basically, you roll out the electric heating mat underneath your floor covering (in my case, slate tile), and have an electrician wire it to your power source. Simple! It’s been my favourite featureContinue reading “Another Reason To Install Heated Floors”
Royal LePage TV Launches – Canadian Real Estate 2.0
Free online videos offer buying and selling tips, staging advice, and more. Canada’s premier source for real estate information, Royal LePage, has launched a brand new website, http://www.royallepagetv.ca, where you can view a series of informative videos on how to sell or how to buy real estate. Specifically, the videos point out how the useContinue reading “Royal LePage TV Launches – Canadian Real Estate 2.0”