When you’re selling Vancouver luxury real estate, there are a lot of factors to consider. Not all these factors are of equal importance, though – or deserve equal time.
That’s why I put together four of the most important questions to ask before selling your Vancouver luxury real estate.
The 4 questions to ask yourself before selling your Vancouver luxury real estate
1. Do I still have a mortgage or loan balance?
This is a key question because, if you have a mortgage or loan balance, that’s going to radically alter the money you will receive for selling you place. If fact, if you have a high enough mortgage or loan balance, you could end up in the hole by selling. So, you want to know what your mortgage or loan balance is – and think about it in relation to your listing price. Also, it’s vital to tell your Vancouver luxury real estate agent about any mortgage or loan balance. We can’t advise you properly if we don’t have the facts!
2. Is this the right time?
This question has two facets. The first one is personal… Do you have time to dedicate to selling your Vancouver luxury real estate? A great real estate agent who you trust can vastly reduce the amount of work required to sell you home. But there are still some things that will require your time and attention.
The second facet of the question has to do with the Vancouver luxury real estate market. The best time to sell your Vancouver luxury real estate is the spring. The exception is if your property is in a family-heavy neighbourhood with a strong school district. In this case, your potential buyers will likely have children and be overwhelmed during the school year. If you are face this this situation, your best bet is to wait until the early summer, shortly after school has let out for summer.
3. Is there any work that needs to be done prior to sale?
When you are looking at selling your Vancouver luxury real estate, you have to consider any repairs or upgrades that would need to be done on the house or property. Are you willing to put the necessary time and money into having these repairs and upgrades done? If you aren’t sure what needs to be done – or even if you believe you are sure, it’s important to discuss this question with your Vancouver luxury real estate agent. We will always have advice about what needs to be repaired or upgraded in order to get you the best price on your home.
All these questions are important, but the most important question to ask yourself when selling Vancouver luxury real estate is…
4. Who do you want selling your home?
Your Vancouver luxury real estate agent is your confidant, advocate, and friend. Given this, it’s important to work with someone experienced, knowledgeable, and who gets you. Most of all, it’s vital to work with someone who cares about you and your family.
Looking to buy, not sell? Make sure you bone up on the most important questions to ask yourself before purchasing a piece of Vancouver luxury real estate! If you are a seller and want to get started, let’s connect!
