FAQ Q . An agent brought me an offer and my property isn ’ t even listed . What should I do ? Q . Is staging that important ? Is getting top dollar your focus ?
Firstly do not rely on their price ! Reach out to an agent you trust for a market analysis , do not try and save fees as you may end up losing more in the end . Also be wary if the agent that brings you the offer suggests you use an agent in “ their office '' to handle the sale . This is because dual agency ( one agent representing both the buyer and the seller ) is no longer allowed in BC . Agents working in the same office representing both buyer and seller may be trying to skirt the dual agency restriction and are not working in your best interest . That is the reason this is no longer allowed in BC .
Staging is the best strategy to make your property stand out shine amongst other comparables . A buyer on average takes three minutes to decide if they can picture themselves living or staying in a property , so decluttering and neutralizing the space is paramount .
Q . Are Vancouver agents selling Whistler ?
Yes , lots of sales are coming from Realtors ® in Vancouver and these statistics are growing steadily . Vancouver is also an important market to sell your Whistler property . In order to get the best exposure for your property , you want a local agent who is affiliated with a large regional and global brand to ensure your property is being promoted in the Greater Vancouver area and beyond .
Q . Will my Realtor ® pay for a stager ?
That depends ... The simple answer is if he / she is smart and wants to sell your home for the most amount of money in the fastest time , then probably yes ! Most really successful realtors understand the value of home staging . They know that home staging helps sell houses .
Q . What about the Chinese buyers ? Can I get a Chinese buyer to buy my property ?
Q : Is an open house to the public a good marketing strategy ?
Use a listing agent that has access to the MLS in China , beyond the “ Great Firewall ”. The site is called Juwai and is the # 1 Chinese international property portal , with 1 . 9 million annual page views and offering exclusive access to an audience of high net worth Chinese looking to buy property overseas . Also consider a listing agent that has a strong presence in BC working with Chinese buyers . Agents with a global network also produce listing materials in Mandarin .
Not always , it is best to discuss this strategy with your agent . Often in Whistler , you will see a lot of open houses being hosted by junior agents . Junior agents use this strategy to attract potential buyers and build their own client list . It might be a waste of your time and energy .
Q . How often should I hear from my agent ?
At least once a week with feedback from showings , an update on other comparables and sales along with analytics on their marketing strategies .
Q . I have a long term tenant , what can I do as I still want to sell my house ?
Q . What is typically the feedback ?
Offer to have a professional cleaner clean the property at your expense . And bonus for the tenant to offset the inconvenience of a showing . If possible , try to work towards a set schedule for showings .
An offer or no offer is the strongest feedback a seller can receive . All other feedback is typically secondary to price if your property is and is being presented and marketed correctly .
. Q . Is a sleeve listing a good thing ?
A sleeve listing is a listing that an agent does not post on any public sites . This is definitely not beneficial for you , the seller . To drive price you need urgency which doesn ’ t exist with a sleeve listing . A sleeve listing prevents you from working with all Realtors ® and their buyers . Plus a buyer won ' t feel like there is any urgency to pay your price if the property is not being marketed through MLS .
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