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Real Estate Advice for Coquitlam & the Lower Mainland
Practical guides for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley, from mortgage pre-approval to choosing the right neighbourhood.

BC Assessment vs Market Value: What Your Coquitlam Home Is Really Worth
When homeowners ask me what their place is worth, most already have a number in mind: their BC Assessment. It is a useful figure, but it was never designed to tell you what a buyer will pay. Here is how I explain the difference, and how I actually price a home before it goes on the market. The short

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: A Coquitlam Seller's Checklist
The work you do before your home goes on the market shapes how buyers see it, how quickly it sells and, often, what it sells for. Here is the checklist I go through with sellers in Coquitlam and across the Tri-Cities, from paperwork and repairs to pricing, costs and the tax rules worth knowing in BC

Buying and Selling at the Same Time: How to Time Your Move in BC
If you already own a home, your next purchase comes with an extra question: do you sell first or buy first? There is no single right answer, but there are good ways to manage the risk on either side. Here is how I help clients line up the two moves. The short version Selling first tells you exactl

Selling Your Home in BC: The Process from Listing to Completion
Selling a home in BC follows a set order, from the first conversation with a REALTOR® to the day the buyer gets the keys. Knowing what comes next makes each decision easier. Here is the process step by step, from a seller's point of view. The short version You will sign a disclosure form and a lis
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