As long as I write this blog, I’m certain to never forget that two years ago today, February 2nd, is the day that Lindsay Buziak, a 24 year old real estate agent from Victoria, was murdered in the house she was showing to prospective buyers. In the month or so before the anniversary of herContinue reading “Lindsay Day – 2 Years Later and Buziak’s Murder Still Unsolved”
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Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]
We arrived today in San Diego for the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Conference 2009. There will be approximately 20,000 delegates from all over the world at the convention, which is bound to be exciting, fun, and informative. I am here as part of the delegation from the Victoria Real Estate Board. I am aContinue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]”
First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I can search the MLS® myself, go around to open houses myself, and call theContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?”
UPDATED FEB 3 2009 – Lindsay Buziak Murder – 1 Year Later and Still No Arrest
CLICK FOR UPDATE A year ago tomorrow I wrote this post, which still stands as the most-viewed page on my blog. It was one year ago today that 24-year-old real estate agent Lindsay Buziak was murdered in a Gordon Head home she was showing in Saanich. The murder sent shockwaves through our relatively tight-knit realContinue reading “UPDATED FEB 3 2009 – Lindsay Buziak Murder – 1 Year Later and Still No Arrest”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #302
December 31st, 2008 Now, it’s nice to see what appears to be a rough-in for an additional bathroom, but I wouldn’t necessarily include it on the listing; it might scare some people off. Maybe as one of 15 or so photos, but there were only 5 or 6 on the listing in this case. SeeContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #302”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #301
December 30th, 2008 This is just a boring shot of a corner of a room. It doesn’t add any value to the buyer, and even though listings have been dropping off in the last few months, there’s still a lot of product out there. Your marketing needs to be sharp as a tack, and photosContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #301”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #300
December 29th, 2008 One day I should go through all the 300 Horrible MLS Photos and see what percentage of them are bad bathroom shots. I’d be willing to bet at least half of them are. They are difficult because they are often the smallest rooms in the house and absolutely require a wide angleContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #300”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #299
December 28th, 2008 Laundry rooms are almost always too small for even a wide-angle lens, and usually are too messy to photograph anyway. I’d leave it out, especially when the laundry pair and the decor are in need of updating. See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres – Sooke Real Estate Professional Your commentsContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #299”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #298
December 27th, 2008 Blurry, crooked and out of context because it’s too zoomed in. If not for the wine rack on top, it would be difficult to tell whether this was the kitchen or the laundry room. Take a few steps back and capture the whole room. See all the usual suspects here. –Tim AyresContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #298”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #297
December 26th, 2008 “Shower of Power“ Hope everyone had an awesome white Christmas Day yesterday and a tasty Christmas Dinner. Here is a pointless shot of a corner of a room. I really hope the REALTOR® wasn’t trying to emphasize that TV on the wall as being a selling feature! See all the usual suspectsContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #297”