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The Benefits of Hiring a Realtor in Vernon, BC for Your Property Sale: Why DIY Selling Might Not Be the Best Option

August 19 2024 at 9:00 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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Discover the secret to a successful property sale & why going DIY might cost you more than you think.. 

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The Art of Pricing Your Home for a Quick Sale in Vernon, BC and the North Okanagan

July 2 2024 at 9:00 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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Selling a home in Vernon, BC, and the North Okanagan is an exciting yet sometimes challenging endeavor. One crucial factor that can greatly influence the success of your sale is pricing your home correctly.

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Selling your Home in a Buyer's Market: Tips from O’Keefe 3% Realty

November 14 2023 at 9:00 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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Selling your Home in a Buyer's Market - From the Desk of Rod O'Keefe

 

In the picturesque city of Vernon, BC the real estate market has seen a gradual decline in pricing, ranging from 4% to 9%, contingent upon the neighborhood, property type, and price range. However, it's essential to note that this decrease does not signify a departure of potential buyers from the market; rather, it has ushered in a unique opportunity for those in search of a new home – a buyer's market in Vernon, BC real estate.

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JOIN US AT THE MARKET AND OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS!

April 22 2022 at 1:34 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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We are more than just your average Real-Estate Office. We are locals and family-owned! We are active in our community and want to share our experiences with you. We also want to celebrate our community opening up after such a long time and we encourage you to support local businesses along with us!

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The Importance of Honest Candid Feedback

January 28 2021 at 1:08 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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Are you getting what you need from your agent? The importance of honest candid feedback. Politeness is important but when it comes to feedback honesty is crucial.In our last post we discussed the importance of feedback and how this data can significantly assist both the agent and the seller in understanding what buyers may be looking for from a home. Feedback can inform how the home compares to others on market and what if anything can be done to increase the potential for a successful sale.

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You have listed your property…Now what?

January 20 2021 at 2:00 pm
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

 

You have listed your property…Now what?

Your home is spotless, the landscaping is immaculate, the For Sale sign is up and now it is time for you to test the market waters. Those butterflies of anticipation can quickly give way to concerned exhaustion as the showings do or don’t pile up. How many showings is too many showings? Why does my neighbor (who is also for sale) appear to have more showings than I? What should I expect in on-going communication from my agent regarding my listing? How do you know if I priced my home correctly? What does feedback mean?  We all like to compare, contrast and worry when our listing is active. What are the right answers and most importantly…how do I know if my home will sell and if I have chosen the right agent to facilitate this?

 

 

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TOP 8 REASONS TO LIST AND SELL YOUR VERNON & NORTH OKANAGAN HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

December 13 2014 at 12:18 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

TOP 8 REASONS TO LIST AND SELL YOUR VERNON & NORTH OKANAGAN HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS! 

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 15)

November 30 2014 at 8:56 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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TIP # 15-KNOW YOUR BUYER'S MOTIVATION

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 14)

November 28 2014 at 9:16 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

TIP #14 KEEP EMOTIONS IN CHECK

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 13)

November 27 2014 at 5:53 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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TIP #13 DISCLOSE EVERYTHING +ATTRACT MORE BUYERS!

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 12)

November 22 2014 at 6:18 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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TIP#12-ODORS ARE HOME DEAL KILLERS!

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 11)

November 19 2014 at 8:22 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

Sales and Marketing advertising promoting our various products (we have not done a lot of this traditionally but we will be moving in this direction so it would be nice to think about how we’re going to do this)

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Tip# 9)

November 16 2014 at 6:53 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

The biggest mistake you can make at this point is to rely solely on your own judgement. Do not be shy about seeking the honest opionion of others. You need to be objective about your home's...

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 9)

November 11 2014 at 2:00 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

As Realtors, one of the single biggest mistakes we see in our industry is the listing client wanting to price their listing so there is "room to negotiate." This situation comes up frequently and many listing clients elect to follow this path and essentially price your listing out of the market like the rest of the herd. 

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Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 8)

November 9 2014 at 9:09 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

When selling a home there are 5 key factors that make up the sale: location, financing, marketing, price and condition. Of the five factors you have the most control over is the...

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25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 7)

November 5 2014 at 5:58 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

All Realtors are NOT the same. A professional Realtor knows the market and will share information on past sales including their own results if they are good. Also requesting their results will provide you insight to whether they are...

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25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 6)

November 4 2014 at 5:22 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

Tip #6 Tax Assessments-What They Really Mean?

Tax assessments are sometimes used to assists buyers and sellers of Real Estate to set a baseline of what the home is really worth. Tax assessments generally trend the same direction by neighbourhood and your Realtor can assist you in determining the trend and weather homes should be valued a certain percentage above (or below) the tax assessment. There are always exceptions to the rule...

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25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 5)

October 29 2014 at 5:27 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

Tip #5 When Getting an Appraisal is a Benefit

Having an appraisal by a professional appraisal company will assist in marketing your home. It is a good way to let prospective buyers know what your home can be financed for. Appraisals do cost money and in some instances...

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25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 4)

October 23 2014 at 9:54 am
By: Okeefe 3%
in Sellers

25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon and North Okanagan Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 4)

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25 Essential Tips that Get Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 3)

October 20 2014 at 5:18 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon & North Okanagan Homes Sold fast for Top Dollar. (Part 3)

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The 25 Essential Tips that Get Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar! (Part 2)

October 18 2014 at 10:39 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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 25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon & North Okanagan Homes Sold fast for Top Dollar. (Part 2)

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Preparing Your Vernon Home to Sell...for the most amount of money! (Part 1)

September 25 2014 at 1:22 am
By: Okeefe 3%
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The 25 Essential Tips that Get Vernon Homes Sold Fast for Top Dollar!

With fall upon us here in Vernon and the North Okanagan many would believe the real estate market is cooling with cooler temperatures. So far, all indicators are the opposite, we anticipate the real estate market staying strong until...

 

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