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Blog by Dan Morris - Realtor

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Re-Tweet Raffle

May 8th, 2012
I will be starting a much new approach to marketing my new listings.  Every time that I advertise a new listing online I will tweet it and you can have a chance of winning different prizes just by retweeting my new listing. Every person who retweets will be directed to this blog post where the terms and conditions are below, please read and understand these conditions for your chance to win.
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Last Minute Checklist

April 16th, 2012
Here is a last-minute checklist to follow just before active househunters show up for a showing.  In the last hour or so, note the following...

  1. Open windows to get fresh air blowing through, unless of course it is below freezing outside, you want the home to be as comfortable as possible.
  2. Check for neatness throughout the house and especially in bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen and laudry r ...

Happy Easter!

April 9th, 2012
 
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I hope that you all have enjoyed reading and keeping up on my monthly newsletters and weekly blogs, if you have not submitted to my newsletter please let me know and I will add you to my list.  Its all about the Real Estate market, what happening...and whats not! I also add a touch of personality in it to keep things interesting. 

I hope that everyone has enjoy ...

Labour Force Survey

April 5th, 2012

Labour Force Survey - April 5, 2012

Canadian employment increased by an incredible 82,000 jobs in March, making up for four consecutive months of flat payrolls. The blockbuster jobs gains in March pushed the national unemployment rate down  0.2 points to 7.2 per cent.  Unfortunately, British Columbia did not share in the job gains, subtracting 1,700 jobs in March, including 8,900 full-time po ...

What you "need" and "want" in a house

March 27th, 2012

Find the Right House...

Carrying over from my blog yesterday, what you "need" and "want" in a neighborhood, maybe you have determined the neighborhood you want to be in, now its time for the fun part... house hunting! 

Once the search for a new home begins, people often forget the real reasons for moving because they focus on only the features they want in a home.  It is important to remembe ...

Picking a Community that is Right for You

March 26th, 2012
Before You Buy...

Key things to consider while you house hunt, and steps to take before you make your big decision

Buying a house that will become your home is one of the most exciting events in your life.  But before you start dreaming of the kind of house you want to buy, you can make your search easier by determining where you would like to live; the suburbs? A new subdivision? Or an est ...

Get the Best Possible Price for Your Home

March 14th, 2012

To get the best price for your property, prepare to pinch pennies, present well, and drive a hard bargain with buyers. Here is a tip that works wonders when the property is right.

Price Low to Sell High

Most people believe that by pricing their homes high, they can get interested buyers who will make a lower offer and reach a price that is agreeable to both parties. The truth is, buyers may n ...

Getting Your House Ready to Sell

March 9th, 2012

When selling your home, your goal is to get the potential buyers to see the house as their potential home.  Following are some ideas to make your home more attractive. 

Uncluttering the House

After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in such a way that may not be evident to the homeowner.  However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if you don't realize it.  Clut ...

5 Ways to Speed the Sale of Your Home

March 8th, 2012
Making your home more attractive in the buyer's eyes is a ssure way to get a good price foryour home, and it will speed up the sale.  Here are 5 auggestions to make your home sell faster...

5 Ways to Speed the Sale of Your Home.

1)  Conduct a pre-sale inspection with a home warranty

A pre-sale inspection gives the buyer a baseline evaluation and condition of the house. Inspection costs ran ...

What Should I Know before Purchasing Property?

March 7th, 2012
INSURANCE CHECKLIST

We had the pleasure of having Vicky Rutherford speak last night at the Nanaimo Real Estate Investors Club about Insurance and what to know before purchasing property.  The following are 10 very useful tips that any investor, landlord or homeowner should have on hand.  It is valuable information and I would like to thank again, Vicky for coming out and educating us on this ...
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