There are a lot of Realtors, even in Vancouver real estate. What makes one Realtor stand out over the others? Well, I can’t speak for everyone, but I can tell you what makes me stand out from your other Vancouver real estate agents! 3 reasons I’m different from your average Vancouver real estate agent 1. A background in Public Relations …
3 checklist items to know if you are ready to buy your first Vancouver property
When are you ready to buy your first piece of Vancouver real estate? It can be hard to know. That’s why I’ve decided to put together this checklist for you. Follow it and you’ll know for sure if it’s time to look at Vancouver real estate! What you need to be ready to buy Vancouver real estate 1. Income Before …
6 steps to estimate rehabilitation costs for your Vancouver real estate
When it comes to Vancouver real estate, the term “rehabilitation costs” comes up a lot. But what are rehabilitation costs? Why do these cost matter – and how do you calculate them? What are rehabilitation costs for Vancouver real estate? Rehabilitation costs most often come up when you’re dealing with older properties and homes that haven’t been well cared for. …
Marina Says: What would I be if I wasn’t a Vancouver real estate agent?
Sometimes my friends ask me about what my alternative life would look like – what I would be doing if I wasn’t a Vancouver real estate agent. Because my clients are like my family and my readers are like my friends, I’ve decided to share my answer! So here’s a peek into the lives I could have lived… If I …
Thinking of buying Vancouver real estate without a Realtor?
With many Vancouver real estate listings now available online, many buyers question whether they really need a Realtor. Well, I’m here to answer this once and for all! In order to do that, I’m breaking the issue into two topics: can you buy Vancouver real estate without a Realtor and should you buy Vancouver real estate without a Realtor. Can …
Step-by-step guide on how to search for a Vancouver real estate listing
As the ultimate Vancouver real estate matchmaker, I have a lot of people ask me how to find their perfect home. The short answer is to work with me! If you can’t do that though, the key is to make your listing searches count. Not sure how to do that? No problem! I’ve created this handy-dandy set of steps to …
Marina Says: How has being a Vancouver luxury real estate agent impacted my life?
Being a Vancouver luxury real estate agent has changed my life in so many wonderful ways! I can’t imagine where I would be if I’d done something else with my life. Because let’s face it, I’m a born luxury real estate agent. It’s in my DNA! So, what impact has being a Vancouver luxury real estate agent had on my …
Should you host an open house for your Vancouver luxury property?
When it comes to Vancouver real estate, open houses are a hotly debated topic. For selling luxury properties, the rules of the game are very different than with other types of homes! So, which side do I come down on? I think there are pros and cons to having an open house when selling Vancouver luxury real estate… The pros …
6 steps to choosing the perfect Vancouver luxury real estate agent
Vancouver luxury real estate is all about connections. Because of that, the right agent is a necessity. But how do you choose the perfect Vancouver luxury real estate agent? You follow my advice, of course! The six steps to choosing your perfect Vancouver luxury real estate agent 1. Research The internet can help you find the names of Vancouver luxury …
Marina Says: My top 3 pro tips other Vancouver luxury real estate agents never mention!
A lot of Vancouver luxury real estate agents play their cards close to the chest, not wanting to give away information they consider “trade secrets”. I disagree with that philosophy! Why not arm clients with all the information possible? My goal is to make sure you’ve got all the information you need so that we can work together to get …