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-Selkirk Realty-
Royal LePage306 Broadway Street Box 40 Nakusp, British Columbia V0G 1R0
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We Service the
following areas:
Nakusp, New Denver, Burton, Silverton, Arrow Park, Fauquier, Edgewood, Trout Lake, Galena Bay and Halcyon Hot Springs.
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BUYERS INFO | SELLERS INFO | MORTGAGE INFO | MOVING INFO
BUYERS INFO
Finding the right agent
You want to find the right home, in the right location, at the right price - and you want to do it quickly, with minimum hassle. The best way to do that is to work with a professional realtor who understands your wants and needs, your time frame and your financial boundaries.
Why work with an agent?
You'll save time. An agent can pinpoint homes that fit your needs and dismiss those that don't.
You benefit from an experienced negotiator. Your agent will manage your offers and counter-offers, ensuring that you get the best possible price for your home.
You'll get the right information. Your agent knows the neighbourhood and can give you accurate information on local real estate values, taxes, utility costs, services and amenities.
You can always count on great advice. Because your agent is familiar with the entire home purchasing process, he or she can advise you of your legal and financial options, and recommend appraisal, home inspection and contracting services.
Choose an agent who understands your needs
Here are a few questions to ask to help you determine if an agent is right for you:
Will you be representing my interests?
Do you have access to MLS information?
Will you provide market evidence to support the price?
Will you look after closing and possession details?
Can you be contacted at any time?
SELLERS INFO
Why use an agent?
Selling a home takes more than just putting a "for sale" sign out front. You need an agent with experience and training to help you determine the right price, come up with an effective marketing strategy, and anticipate and solve any problems that come up during the selling process. A real estate professional can help you with every part of selling your home, and offer you a smoother, hassle-free experience.
When you're selling your home, there are a number of advantages to working with an agent:
He/she knows real estate values in your neighbourhood and will help price your home competitively by preparing a market analysis of homes that have sold, competing homes that are still on the market and homes that were on the market but didn't sell.
He/she will establish a marketing strategy for your home, ensuring that it's exposed to as many potential buyers as possible.
He/she takes care of the tasks involved in selling a house, ensuring that the transaction is simple and low-stress for you.
He/she is an expert in the home selling process and will advise you of your rights, options and obligations.
He/she is an experienced negotiator and will work for you to get you the best possible price.
Effective marketing for your home
An agent can help you market your home by exposing it to as many potential buyers as possible. The first step is putting it on the MLS. But listing your property is only the beginning; your agent will prepare a personalized plan that includes everything he/she plans to do to sell your property. At Royal LePage, your property will be aggressively promoted through:
A posting on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Royal LePage property advertising publications
The Royal LePage web site
Other Royal LePage offices and real estate professionals
Mailings to potential buyers in your area
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR - figure out what you can afford
Mortgage Affordability Estimator | Mortgage Comparison
If you're thinking of buying a home or transferring or refinancing your existing mortgage, use these handy calculators to:
Figure out how much you can afford to spend on a home.
Determine what your mortgage payments will be.
Compare different ways of paying your mortgage off faster.
Add lump sum or top-up payments to your mortgage calculation.
See your amortization schedule (which provides a breakdown of principal and interest payments for the life of the mortgage)
MOVING - Get organized!
Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. Getting yourself and your family organized will take the stress out of the day and allow you to focus on the fun stuff - like the fact that you're moving into a great new home!
Here are a few quick pointers for an easier move:
Create a timetable and checklist. You'll feel a comforting sense of accomplishment as items are checked off.
Give everyone in the family their own responsibilities, including your kids. It's a great way to make sure everyone feels involved.
If you can afford to, use a moving service. Having professionals do the work for you is a huge way to simplify a move. Plus, if anything is lost or damaged, their insurance should cover it.
Use your agent as a resource. He or she is full of great suggestions for moving companies, cleaning services, decorators and more.
Give yourself a "time cushion." If possible, don't move in the same day the previous owners are moving out. If you have some extra time, you can also go into the empty house and clean or paint.
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