Great Day at Vancouver's famed Greek festival. All the elements of a greek party were there. Godess Athena, Posieden and King Lionidis were among the few walking and and taking part of what Greeks are known for. Diaskedesi (Have a party)
Although with the constant reminder of the riot that broke out st the Stanley Cup playoffs and the black eye vancouver has taken, The day was great and I just could not be in a safer place. My kds were out and we had a ball.
The day was perfect, Souvlaki on a stick, baklava and of course...Dancing!
And you thought all I knew was how to sell real estate
OPA!
The City of Kamloops is moving forward with the installation of water meters in your area. The program is already in place for all businesses and multi-family properties serviced by the City of Kamloops and we are now installing meters in all residential homes. Neptune Technology Group Canada Ltd. has been contracted by the City to supply and conduct the installation in your home.
In the next few weeks, you will receive a booklet from Neptune Technology Group providing additional information on the meters, the standard installation process, water conservation tips, and how to book your installation appointment.
There will be no additional charge to you for the meter or the standard installation. With the introduction of water meters, our community is taking a very important step towards managing our drinking water and conserving one of our most precious resources.
Water meters make people aware of their water use and give homeowners the power to change their consumption patterns. Water meters are an important tool for measuring and reducing the demand for treated water. By predicting water consumption patterns, the utility is able to control the treated volume of water, and will defer millions of dollars for the water utility system, resulting in cost savings to the City of Kamloops' water utility customers.
So you finally decided to make an offer on the home you saw three times in the past 30 days. You sit down with your agent and decide on the best price.
Contrary to the REALTORS® CMA you decide to offer below FMV. You wait all night and wonder what the seller will decide. Late the next day, your REALTOR® calls to tell you your offer was countered...FULL PRICE! Woah...now wait a minute, who does this seller think they are you wonder.
Dont take it personal. It does not mean they will not negotiate. All it means is that they do not feel your top line will reach their bottom line, so they dont want to continue negotiations. It does not mean they will not accept less.
They may be willing to accept just slightly higher than your top line. If you are in this situation, dont frett. You may still be able to get your favorite home. You just need to counter no later than a day or two while the iron is still hot.
Nothing excites me more than negotiating real estate deals. It's my business and I can be your greatest asset when you purchase your next home. Call me for a consultation today and see how easy a real estate transaction with me can be.
Copyright © 2009 By Tom Ikonomou, All Rights Reserved. All information provided by this author is only an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, and may be time sensitive. It is not necessarily representative of the opinions of Best-West Realty Ltd..
I can't believe it's snowing! Again! well at least the skiers are happy. I have to say that in all my years living in Kamloops, I have never seen such a long and cold winter. Kamloops is supposed to be a place where you can golf in feb, a place where you can walk outside and not have to wear a face mask. Well I can only think that we will have an extraordinary hot summer. Which is bearable since the climate is so dry.
Which way to the Beach!
Copyright © 2008 By Tom Ikonomou, All Rights Reserved. All information provided by this author is only an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, and may be time sensitive. It is not necessarily representative of the opinions of Best-West Realty Ltd..
Selling your home without a representative. You are probably taking on this task to save money. That's ok, I may not be able to save you money depending on how much you need out of your home. However, I am able to save you money in your search for your next home. I am able to assist you as a buyers agent and my services are at no cost to you. I get paid by the seller. You may be wondering why you should use me if you can go to the seller direct? Almost every seller wants more than market value for their home, which in most cases is the reason they are selling without the services of a real estate company. Some Realtors® refuse to take overpriced listings which leaves the sellers no choice but to sell on their own.
Many MLS® listings are overpriced as well and if there is an offer, you can be sure the listing agent is looking after the sellers best interest, not the buyers. As your representative, once we find your home I will find it's true market value and make sure you do not pay too much. I have saved thousands of asking price for my buyers. I have a database of for sale by owners and properties not currently advertised as well as the MLS. Using me as your buyers agent will give you the competitive edge when it comes time to buy your next home. I Guarantee It! In fact I offer buyers my Love it or Leave Guarantee. If you are not happy with your home within the first year, I will list it for FREE.
Looking to $ave Tommorro? Call me Today!
Copyright © 2009 By Tom Ikonomou, All Rights Reserved. All information provided by this author is only an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, and may be time sensitive. It is not necessarily representative of the opinions of Best-West Realty Ltd..
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As a Real Estate professional, Tom is dedicated to providing you with the highest service possible. For immediate and personal attention, please call (250) 318-0479
Tom Ikonomou, e-PRO®
Tom's been a member of the community for many years and prides himself on helping others achieve their real estate goals. He is prepared to handle all types of residential real estate transactions. Tom is straight forward with everyone he meets and holds his clients interests above his own. As a result, a large part of his business comes from referrals.
My Personal Background
Born in Montreal, I moved with my family to BC in 1973. With a father in construction and family whose hobby it was to buy houses, add suites, renovate and rent out properties, I have been through the process a number of times when it came time to choose a career.
As a REALTOR®, it is a privilege to partner with my clients as they invest in their dreams. It is not their job to keep up with the market conditions, it's mine. By attending seminars, meetings and keeping a close watch on the market stats and indicators I am able to provide my clients with current trends.
There are aspects of real estate sales that seem pretty simple. There are many elements of a smooth transaction, however, that are complicated and daunting. I offer valuable financial advice that you can utilize to accomplish your altimate goals when it comes time for buying or selling real estate.
Assisting people with one of the largest financial transactions in their lives and to do it well is very important to me. I ensure that every detail is attended to, that all your questions are answered, that all your needs are met and, most importantly, that you achieve the best possible value from the transaction
The excitement I share with first-time buyers when they close on their new house or the thrill for a seller when they accept great offers are very significant parts of my life. I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m experienced, because I’m professional . . .and because I care.
Call me Tom Ikonomou today, and let me show you what an enjoyable experience a real estate transaction with me can be.
RESIDENTIAL TRADING SERVICES APPLIED PRACTICE COURSE
SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UBC REAL ESTATE DIVISION
CERTIFIED CONTRACT EXPERT (STAY ON TOP OF CHANGES)
CERTIFIED CONDOMINIUM SPECIALIST
REALTOR® e-PRO CERTIFIED
CERTIFIED BUYER'S AGENT
NEGOTIATING
RISK MANAGEMENT
"Tom was able to find us the perfect investment home" - Alfred, P (Buyer)
"Thank you for taking your time in showing us not only listed properties, but properties for sale by owners as well" - Cecilia, M (Buyer)
"Tom was able to get 99.3% of our asking price in a declining market! We highly recommend Tom's services to anyone selling real estate, Thank You" - Harold & Sharla, O (Seller)
"We were amazed at the amount of knowledge you shared with us during our search for our new home" - Tobie, S (Buyer)
"Thank you for the great representation on the purchase of our home for sale by owner" - Angela & Brandon, T (Buyer)
"Tom was very professional in the sale of my apartment. He was very informative and kept me up to date through out the process which was very important for me living out of town" - Geneviv, R (For Sale by owner)
"Although I was prepared to make a higher offer, Tom's expertise took over and allowed me to purchase my home for even less" - Blair, K (Buyer)
"I have to say that as this is the first home that I have ever purchased, and now trying to sell, especially in a market that we currently have, which is a little more difficult to handle as there are more homes for sale then buyers out there, I was so very pleased to have had Tom handle this for me.
He was in contact with me at all times....even late at night, and he was able to work around my schedule and give me so many pointers on what buyers are looking for out there...that it almost seemed very easy to do.
Within the month that I had my home on the market, there were about a dozen showings....which I did not expect to have that many, and friends and family I had talked to were quite surprised at how many showing I got is such a short time.
Tom did and incredible job and have already passed his name on to a couple friends that are looking to sell. If I ever decided to move and need to buy or sell again...I will be calling Tom" Kimberly, G (Seller)
"We needed to sell ASAP and tried selling on our own. Tom sold our home in half the time we gave him to and for $35,000 more than we tried ourselves" - Allan, H (Seller)
" I had my home on the market with another agent and did not have one showing. Tom listed my property and brought two offers in the first three weeks. He negotiated the best terms and helped me get on with my relocation in the time frame I needed" - Sandra, O (Seller)
" Tom took all the worry and hassle out of the equation for me when I sold my house. Not only was he always there to answer any questions, his ideas and marketing savvy helped me to get my asking price quicker than I ever expected. I could not give him a higher recommedation for the results he gave me" - Darren, D (Seller)
" When Tom said he would us show fifty homes until we found the right one, he was'nt kidding. Tom kept us on track on what we wanted in our next home and made sure our emotions did not distract us. Tom was always available to answer our calls and provided us expert advice wherever we needed it" - Ted & Sandra, M (Buyer)
"Tom was very professional and helped me find and get my place in Kamloops. I will recomend Tom to help you find the place of your dreams!" - Luis, A (Buyer)
"Just a short note to say thank-you for the great job you did in selling my house. When I first met you, you took the time to show me a fair market value for my house before I agreed to hire you.
During the time I was getting the house ready for sale you gave me advice but never rushed me but let me proceed at my pace. When I decided to put it on the market you had already done much work getting it out & letting people know it was comming on the market.
It took one week to sell the house at the full asking price. If I ever need a realtor again I would certainly call you again. Thank you again Tom for a job well done!" - Keith, T (Seller)
"As recent home buyers in Kamloops, Tom Ikonomou provided us with excellent advice in choosing our townhouse. Tom is thorough and professional in everything he does and we appreciated his attention to detail. We highly recommend Tom's services." - Branka & Geoff, W (Buyer)
MY PROFESSIONAL AFFILATION
Canadian Home Builders Association (KHBA)
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)
Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KDREA)
Languages
English
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