What to Expect During a Home Appraisal in BC
When selling or buying a home in British Columbia, one of the most important steps in the process is the home appraisal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or a homeowner ready to sell, understanding what to expect during a home appraisal can give you peace of mind and help you navigate the real estate transaction smoothly. In Victoria, BC, home appraisals play a crucial role in determining a property’s market value, which directly impacts the sale price or the amount of financing a buyer can obtain.
FINDING YOUR HAVEN THIS FALL
As the leaves change color and the air gets a bit crisper, many people might think that the real estate market would begin to cool down along with the weather. However, when it comes to Victoria, BC, fall is far from a sleepy season in the housing market. In fact, it's a fantastic time to buy and sell homes, and here's why.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN OLDER HOME
Are you considering buying an old home in Victoria, BC? Read on to discover what to look for when considering purchasing a heritage home.
Bill 44: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This newly introduced act effectively does away with the ability for BC Stratas to enforce rental and rental restrictions. Bill 44 was proposed by BC Premiere David Eby in late November and passed only days later.
What Our Clients Have To Say
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"We have been in the house for a month now and are very happy with our new abode. Thank you for all of your guidance in steering me in the right direction and helping me make the best choice.You are an amazing real estate agent and I feel very fortunate that you helped us select our new home!"
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"You are such a thoughtful and generous Real Estate Agent! Thank you for all the help with both the buying and selling process. I knew from your YouTube videos that you have a lot of integrity, but you really went above and beyond, especially managing the whole sale while we left the country."
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"We couldn't have been happier to choose you as our Realtor, Alice. Throughout the four properties we have purchased and sold with you, we have found the process simple and low-stress. We look forward to the next time we get to work together. Such an absolute pleasure to have you as our agent."
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"Though Alice's professionalism and wonderful attidute, we ended up in a property that not only checked all our boxes but checked boxes we didn't know we had. I have recommened Alice and will continue to recommend her to friends, family and anyone buying a house. My thanks go out again."
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“Alice was an incredible real estate agent, who really did go above and beyond. She made herself available and was open to showing us any property of interest, until we found a home that could work. As a selling agent, she made sure our home showed impeccably. Her communication skills were top notch. I would certainly be more than happy to work with her again and to recommend her to anyone buying or selling."
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"Tracey was amazing to work with when we started planning our move to Victoria. She was very knowledgeable and helpful, even offering to do virtual walk-throughs of properties since we couldn’t actually be there. We will definitely continue to work with her in the future, and we highly recommend her to everyone."
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Alice is the best. She helped my wife and I get our first house. She was patient with our questions, incredibly real, and down to earth. In addition to being an incredibly competent Realtor, Alice is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and funny person. She makes a real effort to get to know and connect with her clients as people. I really cannot recommend her enough!
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I definitely recommend Alice as a estate realtor! She was patient, attentive and just overall incredible. Did not push at all towards a sale, answered all our question and was very upfront with what she thought of a house. Her knowledge on local neighborhoods and negotiating was indispensable for our purchase.
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