On Tuesday, my daughter Rachel and I went back to my Alma Mater, Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. Rachel had just made the decision that that was her first choice for College next year, so we packed a lunch and went to explore!
It was my first time back after I'd graduated 27 year ago, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science... 27 years ago I had plans of being a lawyer...........I specialized in International Relations and Comparative Studies for Soviet and Eastern European Politics........In those days Simon Fraser was a hotbed of political activity and such an exciting time to be getting an education!
But, like for many of us........life doesn't always take us down the paths we think it will...........instead I got married............yaddayaddayadda.............and became a Realtor instead! :-)
So here I was with Rachel, who now plans on studying Law ( surprise, surprise....:-) and I get to live vicariously through her?
Well anyhow.....talk about time travelling - it was goosebump city. In those 2 hours I was back to being 20 again......I couldn't believe how little had changed in some ways.............my favorite pub, the school paper......the walk ways and corridors, the lunch rooms, the View , oh my word the gorgeous view!
Named after explorer Simon Fraser, SFU opened on September 9, 1965. Taking only 30 months to grow from the idea stage into an almost-completed campus with 2,500 students it was dubbed the "Instant University".
The University is named after Simon Fraser, Loyalist, fur-trader and explorer, who in 1808 completed one of the greatest journeys in the annals of Canadian history by descending the mighty river which today bears his name. The Fraser family coat of arms forms the basis of the University's coat of arms .
Old Coat of Arms....... New Coat of Arms..........
In January 1963 a report entitled Higher Education in British Columbia and a Plan for the Future, by Dr. J.B. Macdonald, recommended the creation of a new university in the Lower Mainland. Two months later the establishment of Simon Fraser University received formal assent in the British Columbia Legislature, and in May of the same year Dr. Gordon M. Shrum was appointed Chancellor.
From a variety of sites which were offered, the Chancellor recommended to the Provincial Government that the top of 1200 foot Burnaby Mountain be selected for the new university. Lying east of Vancouver, the site commands magnificent views of Burrard Inlet, the mountains, the Fraser River and Vancouver Harbour.
Architects were invited to compete in the design of the overall campus. The Vancouver firm of Erickson/Massey won the competition, and the four architects who had been runners-up in the competition each designed at least one building within the overall plan. The outstanding architecture has won many awards.
Construction began in the spring of 1964 and eighteen months later, on September 9, 1965, Simon Fraser University opened to 2,500 students.
Since those early years the University has grown substantially. In September 2007, 26,007 students were enrolled in courses. At the June 2007 Convocation ceremonies 4,071 credentials were conferred, while at the University's October Convocation, 2,342 students received their credentials.
Just over 40 years later SFU now has over 25,000 students and 90,000 alumni, and more than 700 tenure-track faculty. The original campus in Burnaby has grown into three vibrant campuses, including Vancouver (Downtown Campus) and Surrey (Fraser Valley Campus with more then 1,782 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled) and SFU's reputation has grown into one of innovative teaching, research, and community outreach.
Simon Fraser has has gained an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as for its interdisciplinary and professional programs. It has been rated as Canada's best comprehensive university five times (1993, '96, '97, '98, and '00) in the annual rankings of Maclean's magazine and has consistently placed at, or near, the top of the publication's national evaluations.
If you or someone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling property in Sunshine Valley, Harrison Hot Springs, Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you would like more information please give Liz Moras of Landmark Realty Chilliwack a call at- 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@gmail.com.
Copyright © 2009 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved.All photos by Liz Moras. All information provided by this author is only an opinion, it 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 Landmark Realty Chwk. Ltd.. 
Ever had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to end up feeling invigorated when its been completed? Ever end up so not wanting to go do some activity, or social event only to end up having the best time ever?
I can't even begin to tell you how many times thats happened to me! Whats that About? Think of all the things we just 'Don't want to do!" The funny thing is most of the time when I do something I really don't feel like doing, I come out wondering what it was that I was so worried about or what took me so long!
Something heady and invigorating transpires when you complete something you've avoided for so long......! There's the coolest sense of confidence and strength that can come from confronting the uncomfortable that we may even begin to look for other tasks we've been avoiding so that we can feel that same mix of excitement and completion.
I'm not sure whether we avoid stuff because we're scared or we think its going to bore us, or maybe we think it will force us outside of our 'comfort zone' into something we're just not ready for? So we put off and put off and in the end we just create more obstacles for ourselves!
On the other hand, facing the task at hand, 'activating your comfort zone'.....no matter how scary, can create a certain rhythm and flow in our lives and allows us to grow. The relief is visible when we stand on the other side knowing that we did something even though it was hard or we didn't want to do it.
We all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. Putting it to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it as soon as possible is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives.
I recently came across this poem I'd saved some time ago.............its not mine and i'm sorry I don't know who wrote it but it still touches me...
The Zone
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I'd never fail... The same four walls and busywork were more like a jail. I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before.. But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much... I said I didn't care for things like commission cheques and such. I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the Zone... But deep inside I longed for something special of my own. I couldn't let my life go buy just watching others win... I held my breath ; I stepped outside and let the change begin. 
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before...
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone, and afraid to venture out..
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true..
Reach for your future with a smile....success is waiting there for you!
Have you got a Dream you're scared you may never realize..........or even worse, scared you will? :-)
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz Moras a call! Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca.
Copyright © 2008 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved
Who doesn't know someone who is a master at the art of complaining? Heck, maybe that someone we know is even us? Although sometimes its funny, more often then not is just plain exhausting.
Lets take my mother for example. She has the amazing ability to find a problem or downside to just about anything anywhere. Please don't get me wrong - she actually is a wonderfully caring person who worries about absolutely everything! I don't know if its cultural, generational or just her nature - but if you ever want a devil's advocate - she's the one!l
I guess depending on how you look at it, it could be viewed as the ability to see 'what's not working'..... whether it be in our own life of in the world in general. Unfortunately identifying the problem is only the first step .........the evolutionary step would be actually finding a solution to the problem and applying it! Sad to say most of us don't get that far and instead complaining becomes just a vicious circle and kind of a waste of energy.
When it comes right down to it, complaining is a person's way of saying they're 'not happy with things the way they are'. This can be a good thing - acknowledging that there's something 'not working' for them.......But to actually fulfill the process we need to create something new and different to replace what's not working!
The other thing about complaining is that there's a tendency to focus on whats wrong with other people. Concentrating and obsessing over something or someone we can't change really amounts to abdicating responsibility for something WE can change - like ourselves!
So when you find yourself yadda yadda'ing......which let's face it happens to all of us at times, perhaps the thing is not to beat ourselves up, but rather notice the 'mode' we're in - acknowledge it - maybe even put a time limit on it........For example when my kids were in the midst of a 'whine on'......I'd take the Egg Timer - turn it upside down - and say: "Go for it......you have 5 minutes - whine to your heart's content and then get on with it!"
Then its time to make some changes: We can get out of the mode of 'stinkin' thinkin' by actually looking for a way to make some changes.
An perhaps its not our neighbour's house so much that needs changing - but rather our own home that needs redecorating (so to speak...:-)
Now thats always fun isn't it? Time to get to work....:-)
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz Moras a call! Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca.
Copyright © 2008 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved
New Canadian Federal laws and regulations designed to prevent money laundering* and anti-terrorist financing went into effect June 23, 2008.
Its now required that all Canadian Realtors obtain proof of identity from all parties in any Real Estate transaction, even if one of the parties is not represented by a Real Estate agent. Realtors must also track the source of funds received during the course of a real estate transaction, such as the deposit. If the client is a corporation, corporate documentation and the names of the corporation directors must be provided and the corporation must disclose if a third party is involved in the transaction.
Some of you have already had to provide this information when purchasing a home - others are yet to have to go through the process-but I'm sure we can all appreciate why these measures have been taken.
"Real estate agents have had legal obligations under the federal government's push to prevent criminal activity and terrorism since 2001, when Canada's first comprehensive laws to combat money laundering and terrorist financing were introduced," says RAHB President, Ann Cosens. "Real estate agents were required to report only suspicious transactions or transactions involving more than $10,000 in cash."
These new regulations are part of federal legislation (Bill C-25) passed in 2007 that requires a number of industries, including real estate, to do more to help stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The regulations are enforced by the federal agency known as the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC.
As part of the new rules, Realtors are required to keep all identification and the receipt of funds report on file for at least five years and provide it to FINTRAC. Realtors are also required to complete a report on the receipt of all funds received during a real estate transaction.
Also, under the new FINTRAC regulations, real estate agents dealing with clients they never meet must also verify identification. The broker office involved can do this with a service agreement with an agent or mandatary in the area where the client is located. The agent or mandatary must then meet the client, verify the identification of the client, and provide the information to the broker office handling the real estate transaction.
To comply with the new regulation, Iguess it will make Real Estate agents will need to get more acquainted with their clients. Which is a good thing right? :-)
* Definition of "Money Laundering" according to Wikipedia.....
Money laundering is the practice of engaging in financial transactions in order to conceal the identity, source, and/or destination of money, and is a main operation of the underground economy.
In the past, the term "money laundering" was applied only to financial transactions related to organized crime. Today its definition is often expanded by government regulators (such as the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) to encompass any financial transaction which generates an asset or a value as the result of an illegal act, which may involve actions such as tax evasion or false accounting. As a result, the illegal activity of money laundering is now recognized as potentially practiced by individuals, small and large businesses, corrupt officials, members of organized crime (such as drug dealers or the Mafia), and even corrupt states, through a complex network of shell companies and trusts based in offshore tax havens. A few examples of money laundering are smurfing or kiting.
The increasing complexity of financial crime, the increasing recognized value of so-called "financial intelligence" (FININT) in combating transnational crime and terrorism, and the speculated impact of capital extracted from the legitimate economy has led to an increased prominence of money laundering in political, economic, and legal debate.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz Moras a call! Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca.
Copyright © 2008 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved
Are you keeping it Real? Most of us are familiar with the idea of keeping it real and have an intuitive sense about what that means. Its no accident that the word Real is a part of how we define ourselves.. as Realtors and in our Real Estate transactions........don't you think? :-)........
Keeping it real is about....not hiding behind a mask to keep yourself safe from their fear of how you might be perceived. Real people don't present a false front in order to appear more perfect, more powerful, or more successful. People who keep it real present themselves as they truly are, the good parts and the parts most of us would rather hide, sharing their full selves with the people who are lucky enough to know them. The catch phrase often used these days for being "Real" is to be 'transparent'..........Are you transparent?
Isn't that what 'blogging' is all about? Not only are we trying to present our knowledge and professionalism..........which in essence has been what Websites have been all about - but Blogging takes us to a whole new platform..........For me its always been about showing the public, who we 'really' are......without the facade, the image, the flash............and giving them someone Real they can relate to and connect with!
Even companies are attempting to appeal to a new consumer sensibility -this desire for 'Authenticity'...There's a real buzz about being "Real"....Ever heard these taglines? Coca- Cola's "Real Thing,"
Bell South's "The Real Yellow Pages," and Wrangler's "Real. Comfortable. Jeans." Or CNN Headline News claims to offer "Real News. Real Fast," while Fox News counters with "Real Journalism. Fair and Balanced."
Coors touts itself as simply "Real Rocky Mountain Beer," while Milwaukee's Best bills itself as "Always Real. Always Smooth," and Bud Light weighs in with "Real Men". Or to bring it one step closer to home......"Realty One states in its advertisements, "It's The Real Thing. Real People Making Real Money at Realty One." Really?
According to Jim Gilmore and B. Joseph Pine II in their Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage" (Harvard Business School Press) -CORRECTION & UPDATE - Joe Pine was great enough to send me an e-mail telling me I quoted the wrong book! It was their more recent book - * Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want* . Now you have two fantastic resources to check out! :-)
There used to be a time when cost was the key driver of consumer behavior and affordibility was the overriding factor....then it became more of an issue of quality good and service...Now Consumers are looking for experiences that engage them in a personal and memorable way - authentic experiences.
Being real is not always easy thing to do as we live in a culture that often shows us images of physical and material perfection. As a result, we all want to look younger, thinner, wealthier, and more successful. We are rewarded externally when we succeed at this asquerade...
But people who are Real remind us that whenever we feel that we need to be bigger, better, or more exciting, we send a message to ourselves that we are not enough. Meanwhile, people who are not trying to be something more than they are walk into a room and bring a feeling of ease, humor, and warmth with them. They acknowledge their wrinkles and laugh at their personal eccentricities without putting themselves down.
People like this inspire us to let go of our own defenses and relax for a moment in the truth of who we really are. In their presence, we feel safe enough to take off our masks and experience the freedom of not hiding behind a barrier.
Some of us may have to work a little harder to let go of our pretenses and share the beauty and humor of our Real selves. Our reward for taking such a risk is that as we do, we will attract and inspire others, giving them the permission to be real too. I'm thinking our Clients might appreciate it too?
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz Moras a call! Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca.
Copyright © 2008 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved
UPDATE:
*I, too, love the blog post -- but you cited the wrong book! It is our more recent : *Authenticity Consumers Really Want* not our prior *The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage*....
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Condo & Residential Specialist , Bringing 20 Years of Experience & Listening to Your Needs in the Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford and Langley areas!
Liz Moras ~ Chilliwack Realtor
For those of you who don't know me...a little about my background..... from a personal perspective. After all this is the "handshake".
..this is how YOU will base your First Impression of me!.....
This year is kind of an interesting Anniversary for me - it's been 20 years since this Chilliwack Realtor first got her Real Estate Licence! There I was sitting in my kitchen in Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast..
.........expecting my 2nd child........thinking about my career options. I had graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with intention of going to Law school...funny the roads that can lead us to Real Estate!.
But you know how life is sometimes.......we take circuitous routes to where we're going and often end up somewhere totally different! I married........and in an effort to support my husband in completing his education...I started working as a dispatcher with the RCMP. I worked with the RCMP in North Vancouver, and Sechelt, and with the City Police in Vancouver, and Abbotsford.
However sitting there in that kitchen that day, I decided a New Day was dawning.....a time from many new beginnings! You know how it is........one new beginning begets another and often a whole bunch of new beginnings all happen at the same time!
One thing that kept coming back to my mind was that not only in my 'family' ..but in my 'career' I truly wanted to "make a difference"......! Yes I wanted some flexibility in my schedule, because my 'family was' and always will be the most important thing in the world to me. But...
I had always been passionate about decorating and interior design.........My friends always said...that I had my new homes decorated before I even removed 'subjects'! Having moved many times in my life, I always knew the importance of creating a "home" no matter where the 'house' was, what it looked like, or how big or small, or expensive it was! I decided I wanted to share my knowledge and experience in a career that would impact people in an important way.
My experience, having bought and sold 11 homes up to that point, was that there was a real 'niche' opening in the "personal service ' side of Real Estate. With an emphasis on the word SERVICE & Relationship building! I knew who I wanted to be to for my clients in helping them 'find a home' and I wanted to be there to support them in both the challenges and adventures that were ahead of them!
So this was my Choice! To be a A Realtor thats was professional and knowledgeable but also caring and compassionate. One who saw my customers as 'individuals' with 'needs' and 'desires', 'dreams' and 'goals... rather then viewing them with $ signs in their eyes!
And you know what? Its been a remarkable journey! So it was in Sechelt that I received my Real Estate Licence ..........and 9 months later my husband had taken a transfer and I ended up in Langley, B.C. Rural, horse country! No malls, few plazas.........and 1 townhome complex........the one we bought it! A Life style change........definitely......and the more I thought about it I realized that 'townhome living' was going to be a 'boom' to our Industry......I became the Condo Townhome Specialist For Langley for 11 years. Now thats niche marketing for you!
Well I didn't stay there - I ended up taking up a wonderful challenge and opportunity by accepting a position as Broker for a Real Estate Company in Sunshine Valley - which sold 'recreational homes'...chalets and log homes.....
.Nestled between the mountains yards from the Infamous Hope slide, and minutes to Manning Park.......how much closer to Heaven on Earth could I get? Nevertheless all good things do end.........
In 2001 I moved to Chilliwack........and have been selling homes here for 8 years now!
A pristine valley surrounded by mountains on all sides...........1 1/2 hours from Vancouver................and minutes to everything else!
I feel I have worn many hats throughout my career!
(Actually I have a Hat collection!) This Realtor has been - the Professional, The Negotiator, The Contractor, The Carer, The Hand Holder, The Shoulder to Cry on, The Advisor, The Friend, the Babysitter, The Hairdresser, The Bartender (The Ear part!),The Decorator, The Story Teller, The Chauffeur, the Nanny, The Counsellor, The Designer, The Decorator, The Mitigator, The Reconciliator, The Economist, The Strategist, The De-Stressor, The Jane of Many Trades - but hopefully mostly I've made the 'trip' with them ....from Professional to new and lifelong Friend!
This August was my 20th anniversary of selling Real Estate! How exciting....! Its always interesting when people ask you what your area of expertise is? Its interesting how when you're passionate about something, something is close to your heart, or relevant to your own life experience - how easy it is to become an expert in that field or area!
I first began my Real Estate Career on The Sunshine Coast - in British Columbia.......Sechelt to be exact..........a beautiful seaside community, both rural and quaint, artsy and worldly all in one..........but primariliy a vacation home away from home location.......I've also worked in Sunshine Valley - in the mountains, next door to Manning Park Ski resort............so would that make me a recreational area home Expert? Possibly!.......:-)
I remember working in Langley almost 20 years ago when the first townhome complex EVER was being built in Walnut Grove - and we were wondering if it would take.......? I mean really - it was not the city core, primarily rural acreages...........Today you only have to drive through this phenomena of townhome development ..........hmmm I'm thinking it 'took'! For 11 years that was my specialty - 'townhomes' and 'apartments' an affordable, viable, lifestyle alternative to renting or owning higher maintenance homes.
Segway? Perfect ! Townhomes and condos became the perfect opportunity for first time buyers - or re-buyers - with the growth of single parent/ and single again parent families...empty nesters........paralleling my own personal life - this became the natural niche and a speciality. People I could identify with or that were close to my heart, people struggling with starting over, downscaling........or just overcoming hurdles...I could hold their hand - walk by their side and help them with their new beginnings.....
So when asked about specializing? At different times in my career there have been different areas that I've specialized it.......but really the bottom line is - People - I specialize in people - caring about listening to them, hearing where they're at, what their hopes and dreams are - and being a partner in helping them realize their goals... For This Chilliwack Realtor there is nothing more fulfilling then helping people find their homes, and helping them realize some of their dreams!
We are fortunate to have had Liz Moras representing us when we purchased our
Chilliwack townhouse. During the decision making stage we bombarded her with
multiple questions about the property. We can state from direct experience that
she answered all our questions and concerns truthfully and accurately.
During the contractual and purchasing process she worked diligently to ensure
that everything was occurring legally and with a minimum of concern to all
parties. When the legal reps of both parties miscommunicated on a minor issue,
she adeptly intervened to correct their misunderstanding.
Liz's affable nature, sustained patience and expert guidance were greatly
appreciated during our purchase and we are pleased and confident to recommend
her services to any prospective clients.
Yours Sincerely
Dennis and Morna Unger
"Dear Liz Thank you so very much for your assistance in selling my home in Chilliwack this past June. As you soon learned after our first phone call, selling my home and garden that I had put my heart into for seventeen years, and where I had raised my son, was emotionally difficult for me.
It was wonderful how you were able to see my home through my eyes and focus your advertising on the attributes of the property that I loved. You were able to pick up on my feelings and needs without me having to say much, and I appreciated that so much. You provided excellent advice as to repairs and clean-up prior to listing and you gave me the time to do the work with no pressure.
You were also very understanding about my son living there on his own during the time of the listing and sale. The listing price that we decided on, following your research into similar homes in the area was exactly right - neither too high nor too low. It made for a quick sale, which was what I needed. Thanks again, Liz. I will certainly be passing on your name to anyone I know who may be purchasing or selling a home. Sincerely yours, Jean Douglas-Webb "
- Jean Douglas-Webb
"Liz - Your professional service is very much appreciated. Beyond the call of duty! Keep it up and you can't miss! "
- G. Kellington
"It gives me a great pleasure to recommend Liz Moras as a most professional Realtor I've ever met. Her sincere advise and turbo fast services have impressed me so much. She is very friendly and helpful and her uttermost goal is client's happiness. Her organized manner of working and her knowledge transformed the house hunting for us from a very stressful task into a pleasant experience. Even after the deal was closed, Liz made sure that we were happy with the property we purchased. If we will sell our home I'll definitely go for Liz Moras as my Realtor. "
- Adriana and Peter Boldi
""I have nothing but great things to say about Liz, I have already referred several people to her and will not hesitate to continue doing so. Liz adds a personal touch to the stressful yet exciting challenge of looking for a home.. I was a first time buyer so I was just searching for homes and then would call the realtor to set up a time to view and went through several agents before I felt so very comfortable with Liz. She asked me what I wanted and that is what she showed me... and when we viewed homes she always had input and brought both negative and positive details to my attention. With Liz's help I ended up with the perfect home for myself. Liz is very personable as well as professional and has answered all my questions I had before the closing and continues to be a great source of information. Thanks for making my experience such an enjoyable (and profitable) one Liz!! " "
- Dayle Anne Geddes
"Liz Moras is an honest and forthright realtor. Her professionalism is made all the more attractive by her energy and creative sales strategies. She knows her stuff and will give anyone the very best service." "
- David Ortis
"I would have no hesitation in recommending Liz to my friends. She is warm and friendly, but very professional. She is well informed, knowledgeable, has an eye for detail about your home and listens to her client's needs whether buying or selling. "
- Trish and Sandy
"We have enjoyed working with Liz Moras on our real estate purchases. We have found her to be personable, conscientious, and dedicated to the best interests of her clients. She has an astute business mind and a wealth of experience that serve as an excellent resource for informed decision-making. We respect her expertise and tenacity, and appreciate her professionalism as well as her commitment to meeting our needs. We would be pleased to work with Liz again on future real estate purchases. "
- Irene and Eric Geng
"I really liked how Liz would get feedback from the the other agents and prospective buyers after each showing. Liz kept in touch with me, was always there to answer my questions and I was very happy to have her as my agent. I would definitely have Liz as my realtor again. "
- Sharon O'Toole
"Thank you so much for making the purchase of our new home such a wonderful experience. We appreciate your expertise, professionalism and personalized service. We would highly recommend your services to our friends and family. Best regards, "
- Lynn Tiffin
I went to Liz Moras to sell my commercial building because the other Realtors didn't seem too interested. When I approached them they said I could only get so much and that was that. I requested Liz take a look at it and she said if I wanted a certain amount for my building I would have to repaint, fix a few things and replace my tile floors. I figured you go to an electrician and he tells you want you need to do. You go to a realtor and she or he willl tell you what to do to have the sale. Liz then proceeded to take pictures and put my place on the market. She also e-mailed other Realtors and sent flyers out to people out of town that might be interested in this unique commercial building. She was actively showing my place right from the get go. I loved her professionalism and her straight forwardness, her integrity and enthusiasm. She is a mover and a shaker. She was very motivated to sell my property. She kept in contact weekly, sometimes daily to let me know what was so. I had several offers on my property, she coached me on what to do so that I could get the best price. I gladly paid the real estate fee, it was well earned and I appreciated that Liz made the sale seem effortless for me and my family. If we sell our home I will definitely have Liz sell it. We are looking now to buy another investment property and we are definitely using Liz. "
- Wendy Bergen
"I think you did a wonderful job and sincerely want to thank you for your efforts. I would not hesitate to recommend you."
- Bill Smith
"I wanted to say that we really enjoyed working with you, and would very much like to work with you again when we sell and move up."
- Marnie
"Just a quick note to say how much we appreciated your help in finding us a house after we emigrated to Canada from England last year. We realize now that we gave you an almost impossible task when we asked you to find us an acreage in our price range in the Agassiz area where we could keep animals, and that it was your professionalism and commitment to us as clients, together with your extensive knowledge of the local and regional market, that allowed us to find what we wanted. Thanks for sticking with us and saving us a lot of unnecessary stress during a busy period in our lives."
- Alix and Mark Robinson
" Hello Liz, I want to thank you for the great job you did in handling dad's property sale. Your compassion and keeness of mind in understanding the hesitancies of an elderly client, your patience and your professionalism were evident and most appreciated. Thank-you on behalf of may dad and myself for making the process least complex and so very manageable. very sincerely Saeed "
- Saeed Ghafari
"Liz, the world's a whole lot better place because of people like you. Thank you for your excellent service and we will always recommend you to our relatives and friends."
- Mr. & Mrs. Bohm
"To Liz Moras - Once on Chilliwack Mountain in the 'Trees Shade' - Liz sold our home, promises were made. She sold with enthusiasm, she sold it fast. Dealing with lawyers - brokers- consultants at last. Promises were made, Promises were kept. Poor Liz harly ever slept! So if you see this "online", give your home a "sine". She will sell it like mine! Don't ask why? Give her a try. Liz rhymes with "Promise". A special "Thank you" ! Thank you for the beautiful picture and verse. We will be reminded often of you and your hard work for us."
- Theresia and Hubert
"After reading the testimonials published on Liz Moras' Web Page I apologize for my repetitious comments.HOWEVER it does prove Liz works in a similar manner with each of her clients.She is extremely personnable, knowlegeable, honest, and very professional. My experience with Liz was over a six month period. My townhouse sold in 2 days by Liz Moras. I decided to buy in a new building .in which the construction was in its earliest stages, hence the 6-month wait to move in. Liz was "with me all the way" answering numerous questions with decisions in the various stages of building and moving in - decisions as to colours, flooring upgrades, appliances,, preparing documents to present and sign etc. etc. etc., She was always willing to find answers for me BUT ultimately she always left the final decision to me. Thank you Liz." Marion Chatfield
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