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Category: North Vancouver Homes And Real Estate
Having A North Vancouver Realtor Help You Navigate The Multiple Offer Process In 2016
If you are a future home, condo, or townhome buyer in North Vancouver and just starting the process, it’s important that you take a quick minute to become familiar with the current market conditions taking place. Many potential buyers are out there on their own looking to find that perfect home, only to be extremely disappointed when they finally find the perfect place and are not prepared when offers are accepted. With the majority of homes sales having multiple offer situations last year, if you haven’t been out there looking yet, you may not know what to expect when it comes to making an offer. In North Vancouver it has been especially important to have a realtor navigate you through the process. It costs the buyer nothing for this peace of mind and ultimately a whole lot of stress and disappointment can be taken out of the equation. Typically new listings in North Vancouver are going on the market early in the week. As agents we often will list a property early on during the week, followed by the “agents open”. The weekend will host the public open houses, with offers being accepted on the Sunday or possibly into Monday or Tuesday of the following week. It’s your agents job to get you over to see the home as soon as possible, hopefully prior to the weekend opens. This will give you enough time to setup a “Pre-Inspection”(should your interest warrant), prior to offer day. With the buyer’s market being so competitive at the moment, it’s often beneficial to have your inspection done prior to the day the home is setup to receive offers. This gives you the advantage of coming in without, “subject to inspection”. In this market this can often be one of the top contributors to being successful or not on offer day. Many agents are also suggesting to their clients get “pre-approved” for a mortgage right away. This will give you an idea where you stand and what price point is comfortable for you. In normal markets we had the luxury of making an offer, “subject to financing” and unfortunately with current market conditions it is extremely important to go through this process prior to making an offer. You have nothing to lose, but a lot to gain depending on how strong your pre-approval is. If you can get a letter of commitment from your bank, you are looking that much stronger on offer day. We have noticed a real increase in offers coming in “subject free”, so ultimately there financing is solid and secure and also they have taken the liberty of performing there inspection early for there will be no need for “subject to inspection” on offer day. They still have it done for their own piece of mind and to give them a good idea of what they are getting, yet they do not put it down as a subject. Having an experienced North Vancouver Realtor who has been through this process with their clients can really make all the difference between a successful offer or not. Jim Pilkington REALTOR with RE/MAX Crest Realty in North Van can help guide you with the process. Start by shooting Jim jimpilkington@shaw.ca an email and start receiving email alerts for new home listings that meet your criteria. You will receive an email notification the minute they hit the market. When/if you see something that looks like it could be the right fit for you, simply let Jim know you would like to setup a showing to see it and he will be happy to set that up for you.
North Vancouver Homes And Real Estate
Unless you’ve been asleep for the past couple of seasons, I’m sure you’ve noticed the real estate boom happening on the North Shore right now. It seems that pretty much any street your drive up or down on has a for sale sign in the ground and there’s a good chance that if there’s not a sold sticker on it yet, it’s soon to have one. There’s some real demand out there right now and at least in the foreseeable it sure doesn’t seem to be slowing down any. It’s so beautiful here, should we be surprised that everyone else seems to be catching on to all the beauty this area has to offer? North Vancouver Real Estate and specifically North Vancouver Homes just continue to be one of the most sought after places to reside in all of Vancouver. It truly appeals to the masses as an outdoor enthusiast paradise with your proximity to endless parks, hiking trails, biking trails, Capilano Suspension Bridge, minutes from the local ski hills, while also being such a community and family oriented place with a host of excellent schools to choose from. North Vancouver Homes are doing a great job in checking off the criteria list for many families looking for that perfect combination of schools, community, picturesque scenery and great neighbourhoods. With the latest monthly totals from the Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver for Detached North Vancouver houses for February and March, the trend looks as strong as ever. February showed an inventory of 248 detached homes in North Van listed for sale, with a 49% sales ratio. March showed 262 North Vancouver homes listed for sale, with 189 sales(72.14%). I’ve called North Vancouver home for over 35+ years and the real estate market and the desire to live here does not surprise me. Couples see it as an ideal place to raise a family, surrounded by outdoor activities, walking distance to amenities, and just steps from a handful of schools to choose from. You’re far enough away from the congestion of downtown, but only 20-25 minutes from being in the heart of it when needed. The listing and sales stats for North Vancouver houses in April will be released in roughly 1 week and I suspect the trend has not altered very much. As your North Vancouver Real Estate expert and real estate agent, let me share my first hand knowledge of this wonderful community and all it has to offer. Signup to receive email notifications each time a new North Van listing comes on the market that meets your search criteria. It’s really simple, just email me with your criteria(price range, beds, baths, suite, etc.,) and I’ll set you up to receive alerts each time a new listing comes on the market that matches it. If at anytime you would like to see one of the properties you are notified with, just call or email me with the time and we’ll set it up(it’s a great way to keep your eye on the market and home prices). Selling Your North Van home? Expose your listing with an award winning real estate agent that specializes in the North Vancouver property market. You gain access to the top selling brokerage on the North Shore(RE/MAX) and our network of highly visited websites. Not all home buyers in North Vancouver come domestically, that’s why with RE/MAX will your listing gain access to 111 Countries in 42 languages to ensure we extend our reach to more potential buyers. Let Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty give your property the exposure it needs, while sharing his home grown passion for this great area and real estate.
Quick Tip For Selling North Vancouver Homes This Spring
Staging The Outside Of Your North Vancouver Houses
Well, it’s that time of year again North Vancouver…Spring is here! The sun is shining and what better time to address the outside of your North Van homes for that Spring Sale! Some simple things are often overlooked outside your home, when this can often be just as important(if not more important) than the inside of the home. This is your chance to make a great first impression, take advantage of it. Make sure your lawn is cut and trim the bushes and overhang. Maybe add a hanging basket to your entrance, or some planters filled with colorful blooms. Turn over your gardens and remove any weeds that might catch a visitor’s eye. Power washing the outside decks, patios, walkways and driveway can take years off the appearance. Often we spend a great deal of time staging the inside of our homes and tiding them up, while forgetting about the exterior. Doesn’t it make sense to do the same outside? After all, it is the first thing people see when they do that first drive by or see the images of the front of your home on the MLS. The outside of the home gives a home buyer the first clue as to how your home has been cared for, make sure to send the right message to potential home buyers in North Vancouver. For more quick, easy and inexpensive ways to potentially increase value for North Vancouver Homes, visit the rest of my Top 10 ways here: http://www.jimpilkington.com/10-quick-tips-for-increasing-home-value-in-north-vancouver . For more information or to schedule a free home evaluation, call award winning North Vancouver Realtor Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty 604-785-5188 or jimpilkington@shaw.ca
North Vancouver Homes To Continue Uptrend?
North Vancouver Homes To Continue Uptrend?
Real estate in North Vancouver has seen some nice gains over the last year and looks to continue that trend so far in 2015. There’s a real demand for real estate in the North Vancouver area, but the inventory is not matching the demand by any means. There has been a lot of domestic interest with local buyers looking to neighborhoods within the North Van area as still relatively affordable in terms of pricing, when compared to other areas within the Vancouver area and communities. North Vancouver properties offer one of the most beautiful backdrops in all of Vancouver, while giving you access to a strong schooling system, excellent neighborhood communities, and close proximity to everything. Choose from either the Second Narrows Bridge or the Lions Gate Bridge and you can be downtown in 15-25 minutes. It’s easy to see why people continue to gravitate to North Van and the long list of appealing factors. With the Bank Of Canada’s surprise quarter of a point rate drop last Friday, this might bring investors from Shanghai back into this market as prices probably look more appealing than previously, as the Canadian dollar’s steep decline over the last couple of months is giving them more buying power. Of course there are certain parts of the economy that are really feeling the pain of the sharp oil declines felt recently. Alberta’s market is sure to reach to areas of British Columbia, specifically the Okanagan, where many investors from Alberta have been actively buying vacation properties over recent years. The question is whether the trade off in cheaper local gas prices, lower interest rates, and a resurgence is possible foreign investors will be enough to match the excellent gains realized in the North Vancouver Houses over the last year. Signup above for auto notification emails on North Vancouver homes delivered to your inbox the minute a new listing that meets your criteria hits the market. For Questions about the North Vancouver Real Estate market, or to schedule an appointment to view some North Vancouver Houses on my site that currently meet your criteria, please contact local real estate agent Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty at 604-785-5188 or by email at JimPilkington@shaw.ca.