Category: RE/MAX Crest Realty

Just Sold! 309 183 W 23rd Central Lonsdale 1 bedroom plus den

North Vancouver Realtor Jim Pilkington just sold this 1 bedroom plus den at 309 183 W 23rd Street in Central Lonsdale for over asking.  For questions or to have a home evaluation done for your condo call your Lonsdale specialist and real estate agent Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty.

Just Sold 3036 Duval Road Lynn Valley 4 bed 3 bath home

I just sold 3036 Duval Road in Lynn Valley.  This wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lynn Valley family home http://www.jimpilkington.com/my-listings is beautifully situated in one of the most picturesque neighbourhoods Lynn Valley has to offer.  This one sold for well over asking price and on the first day offers were accepted.  For more information, contact North Vancouver Realtor Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty.

 

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 Realtors

Looking for North Vancouver Realtors who specialize in helping you buy or sell your home?  North Vancouver real estate agent and specialist Jim Pilkington of REMAX in North Vancouver is an award winning agent with home grown passion for this picturesque area.  Jim has lived in North Vancouver for over 38+ years and is proud to call this beautiful area home.  Let me share my local knowledge of neighbourhoods, schools, shopping, parks, trails and all the other amenities and that are important to you.  The North Vancouver Remax office is the top producing brokerage on the North Shore.  With 90% of home sales in North Vancouver now starting with an online search, I can’t stress enough the value of aligning yourself with REMAX, the most productive sales group world wide is.  When you use a REMAX agent for buying or selling, you’re giving yourself exposure to our world wide network and listings.  Only with REMAX will your listing be exposed to 42 languages, in 111 Countries.  Jim feels confident knowing that when he takes on a new client for buying or selling North Vancouver real estate, they are well positioned to get exposure they deserve to the market and listings!  As your North Vancouver real estate agent, I also understand that not all buyers are going to be found domestically.  Jim owns and operates the highly targeted and well visited website, www.VancouverHouses.com, just another way that he can showcase your listing to those who might not have found it otherwise.  When choosing a North Van Realtor it’s important to consider how your home will be advertised.  Jim has over 15+ years in marketing and sales and will showcase your home the way it deserves.  First impression is key.  Email Jim for his,  “Top 10 Inexpensive Ways To Get Your Home Sold Faster”.  For many of Jim’s clients finding a great neighbourhood and community in North Van is also important.  More often than not, buyers find the importance of a great street, the surrounding families, community and schools are just important as the house itself.  Jim grew up in North Vancouver, went to elementary and high school here, and now is proudly an active member in the local community.  I am passionate about the North Shore communities and will share my home grown knowledge with you.   Communication is also a very important element in having a good working relationship your real estate agent.  I listen very closely to what my clients set out for me and the criteria that is most important to them, which allows me to better tailor to their needs and execute successfully.  If you have any real estate questions, want to know what your neighbour’s home sold for, or have a free market evaluation done for your North Vancouver home, feel free to contact Jim Pilkington of RE/MAX Crest Realty 604-785-5188 or email jimpilkington@shaw.ca . RE/MAX Crest Realty 101-2609 Westview Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4m2