Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

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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4 Ways To find The Time To Sell Your Home

January 6th, 2023

Are you thinking about selling your home this spring? If so, one factor that may be holding you back is time. You might be worried that you won’t find the time in your busy schedule to sell your property successfully. If so, here are four strategies that will help: 1. Understand what needs to be done Do you know what you’ll need to do to sell your home? Do you understand the steps involved ...

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Painting Tips For Getting The Job Done Faster

December 23rd, 2022

Unless painting a room is a passion, you probably want to finish the task as soon as possible — while still doing a quality job. Here are some tips for doing just that: One-coat paints. Having to do a second coat is time-consuming. Fortunately, there are several “one coat” paints that can get the job done, well, in one coat! They don’t work for every type of project. But, if your wall ...

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How Buyers Often Find Out About Your Listing

December 20th, 2022

There are many ways buyers can find out about your home for sale. Some will see the lawn sign. Others will notice the listing on MLS. Still others might find out via an advertisement or social media post. But, there is one other way buyers will discover your listing — and it can be pivotal to the success of your sale. The agent can make sure they know. In some cases, buyers shopping for ...

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5 Easy Steps To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

November 14th, 2022

These days, people are more environmentally conscious. When it comes to their homes, that often starts with being more thoughtful about heating and cooling so they’re consuming less energy. With that in mind, here are some tips for making your home more eco-friendly: Install a smart thermostat. Modern thermostats come with various features that help you manage heating and cooling, so you ...

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Viewing Homes When You Have Little Time To View Homes

November 7th, 2022

Have you ever had to go last-minute gift shopping? If so, you know what that can be like. You don’t have time to amble casually through numerous stores in hopes of coming across something suitable. The clock is ticking. You need to find the right gift, now! A similar thing can sometimes happen when shopping for a new home. You may not have a lot of time available in your schedule. Yet, you ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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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

4 Ways To find The Time To Sell Your Home

Painting Tips For Getting The Job Done Faster

How Buyers Often Find Out About Your Listing

5 Easy Steps To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

Viewing Homes When You Have Little Time To View Homes

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