Too many times in my years as a Realtor I’ve had people say they would like to skip the inspection when buying a home in the hopes of saving $400-$500. I usually am able to talk them out of it and encourage them to go ahead and hire a professional. The $400-$500 you spend could potentially save you thousands.
Most all of the home inspectors I’ve come across in the lower mainland are very professional. They carry the necessary tools required to complete a thorough inspection of a home including moisture meters to help them determine what moisture (if any) may be in and behind your walls. They will check the condition of the roof, the foundation, the flashing around windows and in the case of condos, they will even check the underground parkade, electrical and the boilers.
I will admit, some homes pass with flying colors, but at the very least your report from the inspector will serve as a to-do list for the next few years to come. They will sometimes recommend regular maintenance of items in the home or give you an idea of when you might want to think about replacing said items.
Home inspectors are professionals that are trained to determine the condition of your home and could potentially point out issues that you may not read about in your strata minutes and that you may not see while previewing the home. It is in my professional opinion that a home inspector is worth your time and money every time.
(above: Deb Upton and I.)
This past Friday, all three RE/MAX Crest Real Estate offices in Vancouver got together for one big Bbq party at our office on West 7th. There was a great turnout, great food and to top it all off, the Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Yes, I’m a Bruins fan, but I’m an even bigger Canucks fan).
After raining all day, the weather cleared up just in time for the party. It was a lot of fun to have everyone together and take a break from the hustle bustle that is our lives. One of the best parts of our job is networking and a bbq is just about the best way to do it. I was lucky enough to snap a few photos so I thought I’d share.
Already looking forward to the Summer Q….
The iPad2 hit the shelves in Canada this week. It’s really an innovative tool that I’ve found can be useful in real estate. Things like google street view, sexy open house photos, paperless contracts and more. I am starting a series of short informative videos to show you this thing in action and different ways we can utilize the iPad for our real estate transactions.
Do YOU want a free iPad2?
It’s very easy. Simply send me a referral of someone interested in buying or selling real estate in Vancouver and the lower mainland. If your referral results in a transaction, you will receive a free iPad2. Not bad for a couple of phone calls or emails. I have left the offer open to everyone near and far so go on and tell your peeps so they can take advantage as well. If you send more than one referral, you’re going to receive more than one iPad! The offer is limited to one iPad2 per transaction, and of course you receive your iPad2 once the transaction is complete.
Email me for a full list of details.
‘Vantage’ by Embassy
Another condo building is underway in the Brentwood area of North Burnaby. ‘Vantage’ is located at Rosser and Lougheed just blocks from Brentwood Mall. It will be situated right next to the Renaissance towers completed by Bosa in 2005. With the recent renovation of the ‘Joey’s Restaurant’ across the street and the recent completion of ‘Motif’ and it’s surrounding amenities, the Brentwood area is quickly becoming Burnaby’s trendiest and most desirable neighborhoods. Embassy developments in best known in Burnaby for their project ‘Legacy’ at Lougheed and Holdom which was a great success.
‘Legacy’ by Embassy
Floor plans of Vantage are now available on the developers website and they are taking registrations now. If you would like to register, please email wesleybehan@gmail.com or call 604 786-1127.
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