Just removed subjects for this beautiful townhouse in Langley! The Vantage in Willoughby, Langley 20159 68 Ave.

Couldn't be happier for my client who is so deserving of this beautiful gem!  

This good karma has been along time coming for this beautiful lady.

She was a first time home buyer, after educating her about what to expect, I warned her that on this tour she may find her dream home for I really picked the best 5 properties available.  I took her on the tour and sure enough on her first day she found her dream home and put an offer that day.  Didn't hesitate because we ran into a multiple offer situation. Long story short we WON the bidding war. 

The hours I spent scouring the mls listings paid off, I am ecstatic about this win! 

Thank you for the trust and opportunity Ms. B

If you are looking for a Buyer's Agent please contact me and you be sure I will help find your dream home.

http://deesoriano.com/mylistings.html/details-37444753

Terrific family area. This home has so much to offer a family, Open Concept main floor formal living and dining on wood floors, open concept kitchen and large family room and large windows to bring in the natural light. Kitchen has a butler's pantry and movable island. This home has a fully finished basement, legal suite and great mortgage helper. Master Bedroom has large w/in closet and Ensuite has separate tub and shower. Upgraded appliance package featuring S/S appliances, 1 yr old washer/dryer, built in vacuum, extra built in storage in garage. Seller spent over 10K adding a covered deck using high end composite decking, durable and makes easy clean up. Bright, sunny fully fenced backyard, complete w/ kids play yard.

10 Ways to Save Buyers Time and Money 

1. Get pre-approved prior to making an offer. 

2. Include a complimentary note to seller when making an offer. Sellers will negotiate for the 
 benefit of the buyer, if they like the buyer. 

3. Ask your agent for a market analysis on the property you want to buy. 

4. Choose an Agent who truly is passionate about getting you in the right home.

5. Know the difference between your wants and needs, try to be more imaginative when a house you are 

 viewing is not staged as a showhome. Alot of buyers miss great opportunities because they can't pass the clutter etc.

6. Have your agents search other sources beyond MLS.

7. Have a home inspection prior to close. 

8. Have as little contingencies as possible in making an offer. 

9. Work with an agent that has a quick call back timeframe. When negotiating, time is money. 

10. Work with an agent that has a transaction checklist to be sure that all data and tasks are 
tended to and completed for a positive experience

De-Clutter

In real estate, buyers buy space. The more space you're able to show, whether it be living or storage space, the more you'll be able to sell for. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done. Most people are pack rats. Rooms have too much furniture and you'll find stuff overflowing in every nook and cranny. De-cluttering  is the process of reclaiming the space in your house from years of collecting and storing. Don't expect the buyers to ignore all this and imagine your house in its clutter-free state. Buyers sometimes see dozens of houses in one day and their brains are overtaxed. De-clutter so the buyers can see your house, not your mess.

Curb Appeal

If you have grass cut it, water it, keep it green.  Cut down trees growing too close to the house to allay fear of roots eating into the house foundation.

Air Quality/Pets

 All pets smell, period! (I know I have a dog)  When practical, look for a temporary home for your caged animals. As a minimum, clean their habitats and open the windows to air out the house. Pets that roam around the house represent a bigger challenge.

De-personalizing

This is very important. You want your buyers to visualize themselves living in your house, not you living in it. Personal artifacts distract so you have to put them away – photographs, souvenirs, trophies, medals, posters, and family heirlooms.

If you’re a collector, then pack away your collectibles and valuables. Don’t forget your refrigerator’s door as it is one of the most common place to hang cute magnets, memos, postcards and all sorts of personal stuff.

The other reason to de-personalize has to do with safety. Buyers rummaging through your house are strangers and it would be better if they don’t know who lives there, or have access to any other personal data.

If you do nothing else to improve the value of your house, at least de-clutter. It just takes time and elbow grease, yet a lot of sellers don't put enough effort into it! To re-iterate this important point: buyers buy space in real estate.

Here is one way to come up with a down payment for a home purchase.

HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw funds from your registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability. You can withdraw up to $25,000 in a calendar year. TAX FREE!

How does it work?
As mentioned above, if you are a first time home buyer, you can withdraw up to $25,000 out of your RRSP tax free! If you are purchasing the home with a spouse, you can both withdraw $25k EACH from your accounts. In terms of repayment, you have up to 15 years to pay back your RRSP starting the second year after the year of withdrawal (from govt website). At this time 1/15 of your borrowed amount must be paid back / year.

What’s the catch?
In terms of penalties, if you don’t repay 1/15 of the borrowed amount / year, you’ll have to add the amount as income.

You MUST be a first time home buyer and a resident of Canada at the time of withdrawal.

You MUST purchase/build the home before Oct 1 after the year of withdrawal.

RRSP contributions of up to 90 days before the withdrawal date can be used towards the HBP.

For more info visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4135/rc4135-e.html

When we bought our first house, we fortunately have saved a bit of cash for a down payment to buy a house but unfortunately, did not have enough for closing close. This is the time when we found about the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP). 

HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw funds from your registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability. You can withdraw up to $25,000 in a calendar year. TAX FREE!

How does it work?
As mentioned above, if you are a first time home buyer, you can withdraw up to $25,000 out of your RRSP tax free! If you are purchasing the home with a spouse, you can both withdraw $25k EACH from your accounts. In terms of repayment, you have up to 15 years to pay back your RRSP starting the second year after the year of withdrawal (from govt website). At this time 1/15 of your borrowed amount must be paid back / year.

What’s the catch?
In terms of penalties, if you don’t repay 1/15 of the borrowed amount / year, you’ll have to add the amount as income.

You MUST be a first time home buyer and a resident of Canada at the time of withdrawal.

You MUST purchase/build the home before Oct 1 after the year of withdrawal.

RRSP contributions of up to 90 days before the withdrawal date can be used towards the HBP.

For more info visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4135/rc4135-e.html