Pets and Strata in Nanaimo

According to Statistics Canada, there are approximately 3.5 million dogs and 4.5 million cats in the country. About half of all households have at least one pet. 

It is understandable that strata councils would be concerned with pet noise but the strata bylaw of ' No Pet's' often limits the prospective condo buyer base.  Many people actively searching for condos will not even consider purchasing a condo that doesn’t allow pets.

It is important for everyone to know the pet rules in your strata.  A 'No pet's' rule seriously limits the number of prospective buyers available when you decide to sell your unit. 

 

For a list of pet friendly condos in Nanaimo please contact me.

Should you list your house when your neighbour's house is also for sale?

Having the neighbour's house for sale is a bonus!

Competition on your own street is called exposure and exposure sells houses. The neighbour's house attracts attention as will your house. There will be interest from buyers, neighbours and other Realtors. Many a home has been sold when a buyer comes into a neighbourhood to view one home only to end up viewing and buying another . When there is an open house or  a Realtor office tour at your neighbour’s home, your house will benefit from the exposure.

Don’t hesitate to list your house. Having competition is often a very good thing!

Things to consider when pricing your home to sell

When listing your home  to sell you will want to consider "What is the market value of my house?" . To help you decide the sale price of your home consider what other similar homes in your area are listed at or what they have sold for. As a Realtor I can supply you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) which looks at homes in the area that have similar design,  sq. footage, lot size, age of property etc.

The following statistics may be of interest to you when considering pricing your home; over pricing your property shrinks the prospective buyer pool by more than 50%.and  property priced at market value appeals to 60% of the buyer pool. The greatest opportunity you have to attract a buyer for your home is when it is a new listing.

 Based on the above information it is easy to see how important pricing your home at market value is when listing your home to sell.  For a free Comparative market analysis please give me a call.

Real Estate in Nanaimo - Should I accept the first offer that I get on my home?

Look at the following before accepting an offer or making a counter offer:

·How much inventory is currently on the market that competes with your home.

·Time of year – the market is generally busiest in spring and early fall. 

·Review of comparative homes and what they are selling for is most helpful when deciding on

whether or not to accept an offer.

 

Pets and Strata in Nanaimo

According to Statistics Canada, there are approximately 3.5 million dogs and 4.5 million cats in the country. About half of all households have at least one pet. 

It is understandable that strata councils would be concerned with pet noise but the strata bylaw of ' No Pet's' often limits the prospective condo buyer base.  Many people actively searching for condos will not even consider purchasing a condo that doesn’t allow pets.

It is important for everyone to know the pet rules in your strata.  A 'No pet's' rule seriously limits the number of prospective buyers available when you decide to sell your unit.

For a list of pet friendly condos in Nanaimo please contact me.