Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

Upsizing or Downsizing? Don't Overdo It!

June 29th, 2023

Imagine you have a growing family, and you want to trade in the small sedan for something larger. So, you visit the dealership and come back with a bus. Well, that would be upsizing a bit too much – unless you have a really huge family! That’s the challenge of upsizing or downsizing. You need to be careful not to take it too far and end up with something that isn’t suitable. This often o ...

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Getting Ready For OPEN HOUSE Day

June 19th, 2023

When you’re selling your property, hosting an Open House will provide an excellent opportunity to attract buyers. Ideally, people will see your property that day and decide to make an offer. That would be exciting! So, what can you do to prepare for the day? Here are a few suggestions: Make sure the entire house is clean and tidy. Think of making it “guest ready.” Plan to leave early ...

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Advantages of Buying a House that Needs Work

June 5th, 2023

There’s no doubt about it. Buying a home that is “move in ready” is a real convenience. All you need to do is get your belongings in place, and you’re ready to enjoy living in your new home. You don’t even need to paint. That’s why move-in-ready homes tend to attract more buyers. However, there are advantages to buying a property that needs work. And, if you’re currently shopping for a ne ...

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Environmentally-Friendly Ways To Dispose Of Items

June 3rd, 2023

When you’re preparing your home for a sale, you should declutter as much as possible. That makes your property appear neater and more spacious to buyers. However, that doesn’t mean you have to toss items in the trash or haul them to a landfill site. There are many other, more environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of unwanted items. One popular technique is to sell them online. Even if ...

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Selling Quickly Without Compromising On Price

May 17th, 2023

There are many reasons homeowners may need to sell their property — fast. Work relocations, changes in family makeup, and financial needs are among the most common. If you find yourself in a position where you need to sell quickly, you don’t necessarily have to go to market with a temptingly low price. Here are some other ways to accelerate the sale of your home: Make your property as m ...

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Fix It? Or Leave It "As Is"?

March 22nd, 2023

When preparing your property for sale, you want to make it as attractive as possible to buyers. After all, the more buyers like what they see, the higher the probability you’ll get good offers. That’s why it’s advisable to clean, declutter, decorate, fix, and improve as much as possible. But, how far should you go with fixing and improving? For example, should you tear down the old deck a ...

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Revisiting Previously Unaffordable Neighbourhoods

March 4th, 2023

Imagine you’d been keeping your eye on a desirable neighbourhood over the years. You had hoped that one day you could buy a home there. But, then you saw prices creeping up — to a point where they became unaffordable. “Oh well,” you’d thought. “I guess we won’t be moving there!” That scenario is familiar to many homeowners. In fact, you too may have been keeping your eye on a neighbourhoo ...

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Showcasing The Unique Features Of Your Property

February 23rd, 2023

Imagine you’re at the grocery store shopping for oranges. Two brands are available: the “Amazing Orange” and the “Super Orange.” Which would you choose to buy? Chances are, you wouldn’t decide based on their similarities. For example, since both oranges contain vitamin C, using that as a buying criteria wouldn’t help you choose between them. Instead, you would probably look for difference ...

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Know The Local Market When You Sell

February 2nd, 2023

Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you might be paying extra attention to housing market news covered by the regional and national media. While that news can be helpful information, it can sometimes say little about what’s happening in your particular neighbourhood. In fact, it’s possible for there to be a balanced market nationally or regionally, while at the same ti ...

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Showing Your Home On Short Notice

January 13th, 2023

Unless you’re selling in a strong sellers’ market, you should take advantage of every opportunity to show your home. Say, for example, an interested buyer would like to see your property tomorrow evening. If you say no, they might see another listing in the meantime — and make an offer! So, being prepared to show your home at the drop of a hat is important. That doesn’t mean you should a ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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Upsizing or Downsizing? Don't Overdo It!

Getting Ready For OPEN HOUSE Day

Advantages of Buying a House that Needs Work

Environmentally-Friendly Ways To Dispose Of Items

Selling Quickly Without Compromising On Price

Fix It? Or Leave It "As Is"?

Revisiting Previously Unaffordable Neighbourhoods

Showcasing The Unique Features Of Your Property

Know The Local Market When You Sell

Showing Your Home On Short Notice

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