Mike Giesbrecht

  When considering which of two or more competing offers to accept for your home, there is no doubt price plays a huge role.  After all, if Offer #1 is $10,000 higher than Offer #2, that’s an enticing difference that puts thousands of extra dollars in your pocket.  However, price isn’t the only thing you should think about when comparing multiple offers. There are other factors you need to c ...

There are nine new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Ambleside, three are in the British Properties, one is in Eagleridge, one is in Glenmore, one is in Upper Caulfeild and one is in West Bay.5809 Marine Dr                           3 bedrooms          2,655 square feet             $2,498,0005162 Alderfeild Pl                       4 bedrooms          2,950 square fee ...

  Setting the right list price for a home is a mystery for many sellers. How do you begin to determine what buyers are likely to pay for your property? After all, no two homes are exactly alike.  Yet, setting the right price is crucial. You need to avoid the two price “tipping points” that, if crossed, can cause you a lot of problems.  The first tipping point is a price that’s low enough fo ...

You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips: Find out if he or she is truly in business full-time. A part-time or occasional contractor may not have the experience necessary to do a g ...

Figuring out how much time you should spend viewing properties for sale is a little like asking, “How long should I spend trying on shoes?” The answer seems obvious: As long as it takes to make a decision! Buying a home is significantly more complex than purchasing shoes – and the stakes are higher too! You need to make sure you have all the information necessary to confidently make the bes ...

There are fourteen new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Altamont, two are in British Properties, one is in Caulfeild, one is in Chartwell, one is in Cypress Park Estates, one is in Dundarave, one is in Lions Bay, one is in Queens, two are in Upper Caulfeild, one is in West Bay, one is in Westmount and one is in Whytecliff.5185 Headland Dr                       3 bedr ...

There are thirteen new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Boulevard, one is in Blueridge, one is in Calverhall, one is in Central Lonsdale, one is Deep Cove, one is in Indian Arm, one is in Lynn Valley, one is in Norgate, one is in Queensbury, one is in Seymour, one is in Tempe Knoll, one is Upper Lonsdale, one is in Westlynn Terrace and one is in Windsor Park.824 Indi ...

There are eleven new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Ambleside, three are in the British Properties, two are in Chartwell, two are in Eagle Harbour, one is in Gleneagles, one is in Glenmore and one is in Upper Caulfeild.5669 Westport Rd                        4 bedrooms          2,047 square feet             $1,699,9006415 Fox St                                 3 be ...

There are thirteen new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Boulevard, one is in Blueridge, two are in Calverhall, three are in Canyon Heights, three are in Lynn Valley, one is in Pemberton Heights, one is in Upper Lonsdale and one is in Westlynn.1019 Drayton St                          4 bedrooms         2,593 square feet            $1,399,0001870 Mountain Hwy           ...

There are eighteen new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Altamont, two are in Ambleside, four are in the British Properties, three are in Caulfeild, one is in Chartwell, one is in Dundarave, one is in Eagle Harbour, two are in Eagle Ridge, one is in Lions Bay, one is in Olde Caulfeild and one is in Sentinel Hill.1040 Wildwood Ln                       5 bedrooms       ...