Osoyoos, BC

1. Location. Over history it's been said that the three things to look for in buying a property are (1) Location, (2) Location, and (3) Location. There are positive and negative factors to almost every location. Let's pretend your property is right next door to a fire station. You need the kind of marketing professional that can sell the benefits of not having to worry about your new home burning down, or perhaps the savings on fire insurance. Seriously, no matter where your property may be located, there is a ready, willing, and able buyer in the marketplace. You just have to be creative and sell the benefits.

2. Condition. Making a good first impression is important in getting a property sold. Painting the front door and trim, making sure the doorbell works, putting furniture and clothing in storage, and cleaning off counter tops are just a few of the little things we suggest to our customers and clients to make properties more marketable. We would be more than happy to provide you with a Merchandising Review free of charge. A Merchandising Review is a list of 18 Factors that cause properties to sell. We spend the extra time necessary with every client to assure all the little details are taken care of. It's that attention to detail that sets us apart and enables us to get properties sold.

3. Price. How quickly you want to sell has a direct bearing on the price that you will actually receive for your property. When properly pricing your property, you should consider the statistics regarding listed price vs selling price. This gives you a realistic guideline as to what's really happening in the marketplace. It may not be what you want to hear. However, for an honest price analysis of your property, call us and we will share with you the price we honestly expect you to receive in today's real estate market.

4. Terms. Are you flexible as to possession dates? Many times serious buyers who are relocating to an area only look at those properties that offer immediate possession. Are you willing to assist the buyer with financing? Sometimes a seller who is willing to assist with financing will help a property to sell. Are you buying another property? If you are willing to consider trading part or all of your equity for another property, that makes your property more attractive in the marketplace. Call us directly for a complete analysis of all the terms you could offer to make your property more marketable.

5. The Agent and Company You Select.
We pride ourselves on selling properties that other agents couldn't sell. We understand the frustrations involved when sellers are not able to accomplish their real estate objectives. If you're serious about selling and not just listing your property, call us today. We will give you an honest evaluation of what it is going to take to get your property sold. We will share with you our proven marketing systems that have enabled us to help so many sellers accomplish their real estate objectives!

www.themundaygroup.com

www.surfside-osoyoos.com

Desert Surfside is about owning one of the best vacation rental properties in the Okanagan. Desert Surfside is a 26 suite beachfront property in sunny Osoyoos. These Sante Fe Spanish designed suites offer beautiful lake views and are completely furnished for short or long term stays. We are a four season vacation property that has been tailored to meet the needs of all types of vacationers. We welcome snowbirds through the warm winter season, offer spring and fall wine and golf packages and boast the best beach in the Okanagan for summer activities. Suites are individually owned. For those who want a monthly investment return plus personal use of their unit, the Surfside represents the best of both. As an owner you can use your unit personally to a maximum of 6 months of the year leaving the balance of the time available to rent by the onsite management. We are proud to provide an exceptional vacation experience to both owners and guests alike while maintaining one of the lowest costs to revenue ratios amongst BC vacation properties.

Desert Surfside offers 5 choices of suite types as follows, depending on your needs.

STUDIO SUITE sleeps up to 2 people with one queen bed kitchenette with apartment size refrigerator, stove top and microwave

JUNIOR ONE BEDROOM SUITE sleeps up to 4 people, separate bedroom with one queen bed and pull out queen sofa bed in living room kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove and microwave

TWO BEDROOM SUITE sleeps up to 6 people, master bedroom with one queen bed, guest bedroom with one queen bed, and pull out queen sofa bed in living room kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove and microwave

DELUXE ONE BEDROOM VIEW SUITE sleeps up to 4 people, master bedroom with one queen bed and pull out queen sofa bed in living room kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove and microwave private balcony with barbeque and eating area and views of Osoyoos Lake.

DELUXE WATERFRONT TWO BEDROOM SUITE sleeps up to 6 people, master bedroom with one queen bed, guest bedroom with one queen bed and pull out queen sofa bed in living room kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove and microwave private balcony with beach and gorgeous lake views, barbeque and eating area

There are different ownership possibilites available.

There are 2 Studio suits for sale asking $114,900.xx and a two bedroom suite asking $199,000.xx

Contuact us for more information!

Tony Munday

Sales Associate THE MUNDAY GROUP

Cell: 250-485-7000 phn: 250-495-7009 fax: 250-495-7091

ROYAL LEPAGE - South Country Realty PO Box 1740, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 34651 - 97th Street, Oliver Place Mall

Toll Free 1-888-498-6222 Fax 250-498-3733

www.themundaygroup.com

With construction buzzing year round in BC, Ski Resort Decor is seasonable in the 'off season'! Obviously spring is the time for getting a great head start on chalet, condo & cabin interiors outfitting & arrangement ready to go for the snow season in November.

Elk Antler Floor Lamp
available in mainland US only

The rush is really on in the autumn. I've met the 'snowfall' deadlines, but with a lot of scurrying!

Svelt Italian Modern decor is making appearances at the resorts. However, if you own a rental property, you likely well know that skiers are rough on rental and lodge properties. Certainly you would not use glass, or otherwise sleek smooth surfaces in these interiors for ski boots & gear to be landing on and scraped across!

It is always best to consider rustic durable style from the start. Rustic and western decor is best suited in any case to the rugged mountain terrain.

Some Definite Interior Applications to consider, especially for entries & traffic areas where gear and boots get banged around:

• Panelled walls traditionally used, even just applied on the lower wall, take wear and tear far more gracefully and are repaired more easily than drywall.
• Tile floors uphold better to ski boots, than linoleum or wooden floors.

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CHALET DECOR (2)

WESTERN HOME DECOR INDEX

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