British Columbia has an abundance of mountains, streams, lakes and rivers. With such sought after landscaping it has become an attractive location for real estate investors worldwide. When buying a home in this province it is important to stand out from the others. If your home offers a pleasant view of the horizon, your home will hold its value. A view doesn’t always necessarily mean your property is worth 25% more than all the other homes in your neighbourhood. Buy a home with a view but don’t spend too much. A view will hold your property value but it does not improve your property value by leaps and bounds. Keep in mind British Columbia is beautiful no matter where you live.
The value of real estate is generally in the design and construction of the building. But what about curb appeal and lot value? This is a big area that many homeowners neglect. Your lot should be a rectangular shape that isn’t situated oddly. In BC, lot sizes of older homes are generally larger. Today you’ll notice lot sizes are smaller due to supply and demand of land around the city core. It isn’t always how big your yard is, but how you use it. Making your yard appeal to buyers isn’t difficult. Simply plant some flowers, re-sod the grass and water your trees. If your back yard is taken up by an over sized swimming pool, this isn’t a good resell feature.
A home that has excessive landscaping is also not a good investment. If the home is listed at a premium because of the landscaping you should analyze where it is situated. Location is everything so a greatly landscaped back yard in a poor neighbourhood spells wasted dollars.
A good buyer’s agent will bring these things to your attention. Because a buyer’s agent views newly listed homes on a daily basis, they have the knowledge you need. Trust and experience is essential when choosing the right realtor. Make sure you interview your buyer’s agent before signing any contracts. A good buyer’s agent will often request that you sign a buyer’s agency agreement stating that you will work with their company to find a home. Buyers agents like to know their clients are going to stay loyal when searching for a home to buy. Research your local buyer’s agents to get started today.
Shane And Sheleana work together to educate home buyers and sellers in Vancouver. BC is a beautiful place! Find a Realtor who knows how to showcase it.
Resell Value In BC
