“…REALTOR®’s automated listing search service.” This is a system through which the buyer receives automated emails from his or hers buyer’s REALTOR® when a listing matches his or her criteria. The buyer can see additional information not available on REALTOR.ca such as room measurements, assessment, etc; however, the buyer cannot see the name of the listing REALTOR® or the offered cooperating brokerage commission.
“A REALTOR® (you or another) located the property and informed the buyer.” In the system REALTORS® use they can see both the listing REALTOR®/Brokerage and the offered cooperating brokerage commission. (i.e. 3.0%100k + 1.5% balance or $10,000, etc.).

If you would like more information on the Mondrian or other pre-sale condos in Victoria please feel free to contact me! Prices at the Mondrian start at $169,900 with units ranging in size from 401 sq.ft. to approximately 800 sq.ft. Great location whether you plan on living in your unit or renting it out.

It was a slow year…what more can I say?

2007 = 8,931 unit sales: 12.23%
2008 = 6,519 unit sales: (27.01%)
2009 = 8,096 unit sales: 24.19%
2010 = 6,546 unit sales: (19.15%)
2011 = 6,040 unit sales: (7.73%)

Total Volume $

2007 – $4,146,651,569
2008 – $3,111,882,746
2009 – $3,775,730,705
2010 – $3,239,493,835
2011 – $2,981,977,290

Currently there are several pre-sale condo projects in Victoria, BC.  Pre-sale condos can offer attractive investments.  For example, currently at the Bayview Promontory (http://www.bosaproperties.com/promontory/) by Bosa you can buy a 1 bedroom condo including parking, heat pump, high-end kitchen, in a 21 story concrete building for around $250,000 including builder incentives and HST.  

Two bedrooms units at the Promontory start in the $350,000 range.  Additional parking spots can be bought for $12,000. When compared with what is currently on the market, these pre-sale values represent great value in my opinion.  Please contact me for more information on developments that may not be available to the public!

Pre-sales at 834 Johnson Street started in 2009 at $198,900. Most of the units offered in this price range were 450 sq/ft to 550 sq/ft. Today, these smaller units are renting from $1,000 to $1,150. If you bought a pre-sale unit and put 20% down upon completion, your mortgage would be approximately $600 to $650 depending on your mortgage product. Now add $150 in strata fees per month and approximately $100 per month for property taxes and you are still under $900/month to own.

In this particular scenario, owning your condo can be cheaper than renting. There are many other benefits to owning; however, it is important to note that there can also be benefits to renting! It is important to examine the pros and cons of each carefully before making the big decision!

How did your Cash Back REALTOR® model come about?

Approximately 90% of buyers go to the internet to find their home. Typically, most of my buyers contact me with a list of homes they would like to see based on the information they have gathered online (price, pictures, location, floor plans, etc.). This very process cuts down my workload significantly — in the past I would have had to spend more time with my client trying to locate an area and type of home.

Technology has made it much easier to set my clients up with real-time data; in the past I would have to send out information manually. This has drastically reduced the time it traditionally took to handle each buyer.

Lastly, the days of needing a brick and mortar office are over. The internet provides the entire store front any tech-savvy REALTOR® needs to get in front of his or her perspective clients.

What does all of this mean? It is quite simple; I can handle more clients which means I can reduce my rates by giving you a portion of my commission.