Best Practices Right Now for Selling

Best Practices Right Now For Selling Whistler Real Estate

Early May there has been an increase in the number of people looking online at properties and an increase in inquiries. Offers are being written.

This week a home I listed on April 30th at 6452 St Andrews Way went under contract. Amid the restrictions of COVID-19 information was

• sent to our websites & syndicates
• social media friends
• network of over 5,000 Realtors
• our list of over 3,500 potential buyers
• our Lower Mainland connections. 

Detailed information packages including the 3D matterport tours, professional photography, custom floorplans, the Municipal documents, a building inspection and information on the most recent updates, home staging, furniture and…

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Whistler April Market Update - Very Interesting!

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What is she talking about? ....

Real Estate Results. Experience. Simplify?

While the world goes through this dramatic change. I have been paying close attention to how my family, other families, local businesses, The now unemployed and self-isolated Whistler community as a whole are pulling together to use their unique skills, locally made products, networks, connections, whistler to evolve and adapt to changes that may actually stick around I see people offering their assistance in where they stand out. Where they have the most experience, choice of what we’d prefer to do instead of unsuccessfully multi-tasking. Our hearts are more full of joy because our days simpler. And I like it. I thought it May be great opportunity to rethink my world of real estate.

So. I…

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Karen Garrett's Weekly Mortgage Rate Reminder

Karen Garrett Professional Mortgage Broker DLC Sea to Sky Mortgages Inc Phone: 604.905.6359 Cell: 604.938.3638 Email: karen@seatoskymortgages.com http://www.karengarrett.ca … Terms Posted Rates Payment   Per $100k Our Rates Payment   Per $100k Savings 6 Months 3.34% $490.86 3.30% $488.77 $2.09 1 Year 3.44% $496.11 3.19% $483.05 $13.06 2 Years 3.54% $501.38 2.99% $472.73 $28.65 3 Years 3.89% $520.07 2.89% $467.62 $52.45 4 Years 3.94% $522.77 2.84% $465.07 $57.70 5 Years 4.99% $581.04 2.49% $447.47

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I'm A REDM! What That Means For You

Real Estate Digital Marketing Specialist

Imagine this: you own a home, and you’re getting ready to make a move. To guide you through that complicated process, you decide to work with a real estate agent, and you expect that agent to… what?

 According to a survey of recent home sellers by the National Association of Realtors, the number one expectation people had of their agent was for them to “help the seller market their home to potential buyers.”

 “Marketing the home” is the process by which agents advertise that the property is for sale, and the point is to bring enough attention to your home to ensure that you get the best deal possible. 

 Though shows like Mad Men might lead you to believe that marketing requires creativity and…

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March Whistler Real Estate Market Update

 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO

Thank you for reading my March Real Estate Market Update.  I will be referring to these two charts.

I am bringing you the Whistler March 2020 Market Update ☝️   A different comparison this month as we go through these substantial changes.

You will see the first 3 months of 2020 compared to each other.   And you will see Q1 2019 and Q1 2020 comparisons.  Click on the video link above to listen along.

There are more listings on the market which is a bit of a surprise, although when life happens and you have to sell, you list your property.  Whether it's job relocation.  Downsizing or some other reason.  There are always properties to sell.  

Today, we know where the prices are approximately…

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Karen Garrett's Weekly Mortgage Rate Minder

Karen Garrett Professional Mortgage Broker DLC Sea to Sky Mortgages Inc Phone: 604.905.6359 Cell: 604.938.3638 Email: karen@seatoskymortgages.com http://www.karengarrett.ca Terms Posted Rates Payment   Per $100k Our Rates Payment   Per $100k Savings 6 Months 3.34% $490.86 3.30% $488.77 $2.09 1 Year 3.59% $504.03 3.19% $483.05 $20.98 2 Years 3.74% $512.02 2.89% $467.62 $44.40 3 Years 3.89% $520.07 2.84% $465.07 $55.00 4 Years 3.94% $522.77 2.89% $467.62 $55.15 5 Years 4.99% $581.04 2.39% …

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Are you in Whistler in self-isolation? Do you need some help?

Are you in Whistler?  I have been chatting with my favourite people (you!) and found out that a few are spending time in their Whistler homes during their 'self-isolation'.      Are you wondering what restaurants are delivering?  If the grocery stores are open?  Do you need a prescription?   Tourism Whistler has a resource page with great information  Click Here   On their website, they have a link to which businesses are open and what they have to offer. 
I have been in self-isolation since March 4th.  I am confident that I am not a carrier of the virus.  If you do need any help, please reach out.  I have been to the grocery store, the pharmacist, outdoors walking my dog, taking my son to his work at Nesters, jobs…

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I Support Whistler Local Businesses ❤️

UPDATE: Whistler locals and Vancouver second homeowners are in self-isolation in Whistler... the sun

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BCREA Economists On COVID-19 Real Estate Effect

CLICK HERE to watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the February 2020 statistics 

Download the full report by BCREA's Economics Market Intelligence:   Sketching Out the Potential Impact of COVID-19 on the BC Housing Market March 17, 2020.  Click HERE

 Overall Summary Findings:

• While it's unknown how the unfolding COVID-19 outbreak will impact the economy in the long-term, BC is facing a sudden stop in economic activity with little guidance to when things may return to normal.
• Based on our scenario analysis, BC home sales and prices will likely face declines in the spring and early summer but should recover along with the wider economy in the second half of the year, contingent on the outbreak resolving.
• The…

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