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Back up offers! Pros and cons of having a second offer or back up offer, accepted on a property. How does it work? Why is it an advantage or disadvantage for buyers and sellers?Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/

September Market update! We will bring you up to speed with what’s been happening in the Victoria real estate scene for 2021! Where do we go from here?Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/

Times are changing in the market. To sell or buy first? Why is it important for a buyer to put on a seller's hat when making an offer? Andrew and Jane will discuss why it's important to get your ducks in a row before offering.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

The different motivations for people selling their homes, and how we might craft offers differently depending on what we know.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plan Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/Motivations for Selling your Home | Realtor Jane Johnston | Victoria BC

Today's Topic is a market update followed by a chat about the insurance Clause on the contract of purchase and sale: It is often crossed out in multiple offers without realizing how important it is to getting financing approved on a purchase. We will discuss ways to mitigate crossing it out and ensuring buyers are covered.

We are entering into our last quarter for 2021. Jane will discuss what's been going on with the Real Estate market and where we are heading.

What are some suggestions you can follow to find balance in your busy schedule to accommodate family and business? Finding a home is challenging, having a professional at your side is important. How do Realtors balance the needs of the client over those of their family. How can Realtors manage your life to find some time for themselves.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/

* Pre-screened/pre-qualified: why is it important to get a complete review of your financial situation by an experienced and reputable mortgage broker.* What are the steps involved in pre-qualification?* 60 second pre-approvals and why they can be dangerous* What are Gross Debt Servicing / Total Debt Servicing Ratios?* What is next after my mortgage application is approved?Jane Johnston RE/MAX Camosunhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew McLachlan Mortgage ArchitectsEmail: anthony@ratedesk.caAppointments: calendly.comApply Now: Mortgage ApplicationFacebook: @mortgagewithanthonyInstagram: @mortgagewithanthonyAndrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

Today Andrew Plank and I will be talking about strata rules and regulations. What are typical rules and regulations and how does that affect the value of your home.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

What's happening in this bouncing real estate market? Tune in today with mortgage broker Jen Lowe and Real Estate agent Andrew Plank for an update and a review of the July market statistics.Jane Johnston RE/MAXbriarhillgroup. comAndrew Plank Royal LePage https://www.andrewplank.com/Jen Lowe Dominion Lendinghttps://jenlowe.ca/

It's a bouncy market out there. Sellers, Buyers and their Realtors will have to be adaptable as things are changing. Here are the latest statistics about Real Estate in Victoria. Below we have a summary of the real estate market: In essence, the housing prices have caught up with the outlying buyers and now the market seems to be settling. No longer are we getting extraordinary prices for regular homes. And, sellers listing high are finding their homes sitting a little while longer, while those who are listing reasonably are getting attention and offers within a week or two. Buyers are always sensitive to whether or not they are buying in a climbing market (and thus they are willing to pay more), a balanced market (they will ask to be kept informed while they look around at other homes), or a declining market (they will be turned off by seemingly innocuous things and become picky. In other words, we are experiencing a bit of a SHIFT.However, that being said, the very low inventory is keeping our housing mark

Today we are looking at the five components of a house. What are important items to look at when viewing a home?Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

Today Andrew and I will discuss home inspections and why you want a professional to view your home. What does a home inspector look for and what do we do with the results?Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

Today we are speaking with mortgage broker, Anthony McLachlan who will give us an update and overview of the lending market.All housing and financing isn’t the same. Co-operative housingLeasehold condos and manufactured homes. We will also discuss alternate lending A versus B lenders.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/Anthony McLachlan Mortgage Brokerhttp://www.ratedesk.ca/agents/anthony-mclachlan/

Today we are doing a real estate market update including an in-depth look at home value trends in different areas of the city, over time.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

Today we talk about real estate agency. Real estate agents are not allowed to be dual agents. What does this mean to you as a buyer or seller? Often buyers say they don’t want to bug their agents - but buyers are doing themselves a disfavour. Find out what happens when you call up a listing agent, learn why you should go through your agent to get information on a property.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

Andrew and I talk about community organizations, such as the Broadmead Area Residence Association and how they can impact your lifestyle. We also go over the current real estate market statistics.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/

1. realtor market evaluations2. appraisals from banks for lending value and estate settlements 3. Tax assessments. Are they related? Why or why not. Guests today are appraiser Andrew Nicholls and appraiser and former BC Assessor Katie Snell.Jane Johnston RE/MAX Camosunhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plankhttps://www.andrewplank.com/Andrew Nichollshttps://www.strathconaappraisals.caKatie Snellhttps://crisland.com/our-appraisers#AndrewNicholls #KatieSnell #JaneJohnston #AndrewPlank

Market update!! With the changes in lending requirements coming into effect, have we seen any perceptible change in the listings and sales? Join us as we discuss what’s going on in the Greater Victoria real estate market.Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Andrew Plank Royal LePagehttps://www.andrewplank.com/Market update!! | Realtor Jane Johnston | Victoria BC

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