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Or is it the Calm Before the Storm?
This could very well be the best time to buy in 20 years. It could also be the worst. It's tough to know isn't it? The talking heads all clamor for the headlines, and the more dramatic the better. Depression, poverty, war, economic meltdown, credit crunch and armageddon. Seeing through the BS is sometimes hard, and the more you read the news, the more paranoid and scared you'll be. But in my experience, the news is more entertainment than reality (Ask a journalist to explain the credit crunch...heck, ask an economist for that matter!). All I can do is try to make it work for me and my clients within the present circumstances. And real estate being a long term investment, it tends to stretch my viewpoint. So what am I doing? What are my clients doing?
Here are some reasons why people just like you are buying right now:
Buy when everyone else is selling, and sell when everyone else is buying. That's how you win in real estate. Some people see the opportunity, some people don't. Keep in mind that once everyone agrees, it's too late to get that sweet deal. This could be the best time to buy in your lifetime, or it's just the beginning of the end of the world. Personally, I think everyone's overreacting, but hey, that's just my take. Call me an optimist.
In one of the best buyer markets in 10 years it pays to work with some of Vancouver's most prolific Buyer Specialists, call the Harris Real Estate Group to get going.
Thanks for reading and all the best to you and yours in the New Year!
D'Arcy Harris
The Harris Real Estate Group
SUTTON Westcoast Realty
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We own our own office and are dedicated to long term relationships with our clients. Working with the Harris Real Estate Group is different! Call us to find out why...
D'Arcy Harris: http://www.darcyharris.com/
D'Arcy spent his youth traveling throughout the world and settled in such places as Paris, Sydney and Southern Portugal. After living in such exotic locales, Vancouver was still home; so he came back with a wife from Belgium and the need to start working! Previously D'Arcy worked in the securities industry managing large numbers of shareholders for private companies as well as managing the interent marketing for internet based business'. He also writes a weekly newsletter called the 'Vancouver Weekly Real Estate Update' and maintains a top level blog. D'Arcy is the listing coordinator and manager of the team. His responsibility is to work exclusively with you to sell your home.
Grady Harris: http://www.gradyharris.com/
Grady is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Grady has traveled throughout the world and after living in London, England and flipping houses he returned to Vancouver to pursue a real estate career. Grady is a Buyer Specialist, working exclusively with buyers to find them the home of their dreams. Grady and Kendall will be involved with the sale of your home through open houses and buyer feedback.
Reed Harris: www.RealEstateFinancing.ca
Reed Harris graduated from McGill University with a degree in History. Though not officially apart of the Harris Team, our brother is a mortgage broker with Canada's Best Mortgage (CBM) and works intimately with us and our clients to pre-qualify buyers, offer financial advice to our sellers, and has helped with refinancing, bad credit loans and even private loan organization.
Due to the team aspect of our business, we are both Buyer and Listing specialists. Our indepth internet marketing as well as our weekly real estate update make us one of the most tech savvy agents in the city. We offer numerous free Vancouver real estate services, such as a VIP Buyers Program, Free Over the Phone Market Evaluations, Free Buyer and Seller Reports, and free Vancouver listings. Also, because of the location of our office, we specialize in the Mount Pleasant Loft district of Vancouver and offer free Vancouver Loft info on our site.
Working with a family business is simply the best way to find the home you've dreamed about or get top dollar for the home you're selling.
Thank you Guys!
This is just a quick note to say thanks for all your hard work on the purchase of our house. I know it wasn't always easy, and I'm glad we had you on our side. Thanks again,
As a First Time Home Buyer...
As a first time home buyer I was adamant that I did not want to feel rushed in making a purchase. D'Arcy was professional, informative and went my preferred speed. D'Arcy made me feel comfortable and took care of all my questions and details regarding the entire purchase. It was a good experience and I have already recommended D'Arcy to friends and collegues who are in the market to buy.
Young and Getting Going...
Congratulations to A. and K. a young (25!) couple who just sold their loft in New West and bought a town home in Cloverdale with us. They want to build a real estate empire and the cash flow positive town home is a step in the right direction. We sold the loft for over asking, which allowed them to enjoy their vacation that much more. This market is still full of opportunity, congratulations to you both!
Richmond Negotiations
Congratulations to Y. and I. who closed on a nice 1 bedroom and den apartment in Richmond. This deal is proof positive that negotiations never end. When we discovered a future assessment for $8,000 coming down the road in 2008 after reading the strata minutes, they didn't drop out of the running, but instead we negotiated a new price. Yes, if you discover something after getting an accepted offer you can renegotiate based on the new information. Congratulations to you both.
Assignment Sale...
Congratulations to F. and M. who listed and sold their assignment at the BRIX on Commercial St. with us. Previously they had it listed with another agent and 6 months (over 180 days!) later it still hadn't sold. After listing it with the Harris Team, we got it sold in under a month for just under their asking price, congratulations to you both...
West End profit...
Here's a little background: My clients M. and C. bought an apartment in the West End of Vancouver 6 months ago for $185,000. Last week, they listed it with us for $199,900. Our marketing kicked in and in less than a week there were 8 offers on it. It was sold for $220,000, which just happens to be $20,000 over the asking price (I know, I'm a math genius..) With the extra cash, they'll be going to Papua New Guinea and Costa Rica. Love it. Congratulations to both of them.
Sold in a day...
congrats to N., a wonderful lady who just listed and sold her duplex with us. It was listed at $562,000, and sold for $575,000 on the first day it was shown to anybody. There were 5 offers on it. N. said to take offers as they came in and after the dust had settled she accepted a no subject offer for $575,000. That's how you sell a house.
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