Seller tips and secrets

It's all about first impressions:


Make it light, make it bright (for showings):


Estimate your closing costs:



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Costs associated when buying a new home:
It's best to consider costs such as moving expenses, loan costs, your down payment, insurance, home inspections, and other professional fees related to buying a home.

Calculating your estimated net proceeds:
The net proceeds allows you to estimate how much money you will be receiving from the sale of the property. To calculate this estimate, take your estimated sale price, then deduct the estimated expenses you will incur as seller, then deduct your total mortgage balance.

Make the necessary repairs:
With so many buyer's looking for homes in "move-in" condition, that means they are looking for homes with no major repairs. Therefore, it's best to repair items so not to have your home referred to as a "fixer-upper." Repairs not made by a seller often lead to buyers discounting their initial offer price once a home inspection is complete, and often this discounted price is greater than the cost to actually do the repairs.




For those who are thinking of selling "For Sale By Owner", We have a password-protected webpage dedicated to providing you with our expert opinion on the how to avoid the common pitfalls. Please contact us for the password and the website link.

Greg & Liz Holmes, Real Estate Consultants
The Holmes Team
200 - 7134 King George Hwy
Surrey, BC  V3W 5A3

Cell: 778.834.9929
Office: 604.590.2444
Toll-Free Fax: 1.888.792.2129
Email: info@holmesteam.ca