Albert Einstein defined Insanity as: "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." By this definition many home sellers in Vancouver and most Realtors are freaking insane! How many Realtors are using the same tactics to properties that worked in the 70's and 80's but have no relevance in today’s market? "It I keep putting an ad in the paper the phone has to ring!" ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 17, 2011
This picture is of a $15,000 bathroom renovation in a condo in Greater Vancouver, problem is I can't see a thing... I guess this is a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure, maybe a granite counter, and a toilet perhaps? Come on people! You spent $15,000 on your new bathroom and this is the kind of photos being used to sell the property? WTH! If I am the owner of this condo then I am raging ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on May 17, 2011
The Greater Vancouver residential housing market entered three distinctive phases in 2010. Continued buoyancy from the post-recession recovery began the year, followed by a summer lull and, throughout the fall, a sustained period of stability.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2010 reached 30,595, ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on January 8, 2011
My goal as a Real Estate Marketer is to constantly be evolving my marketing plan and expanding my Global networks and reach. With this in mind it is with great pleasure that I announce my newly formed partnership with Unique Global Estates the “World’s Largest Showcase Exclusively for Multimillion Dollar Estates” It is a great honour to be one of a select few Vancouver Realtors affiliated ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 26, 2010
Yes. NAR (National Association of Realtors in the States) reports that one in four hundred home sell directly from an Open House. The most important part of that stat is that ONE HOME SELLS. As marketers we have no idea want is going to sell your home or where the Buyer for your home is going to come from all we know is that they are out there and we are going to find them. If we knew ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 26, 2010
If you’re going to sell your house in the next 6-12 months, what you do right now to prepare for the sale could make a difference of thousands of dollars...
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Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 26, 2010
Make the Most of that First Impression A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
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Posted by Craig Rushton
on October 26, 2010
Thank you CENTURY 21 Canada for continuing to lead the way in online marketing and exposure. With the addition of the mobile site the exposure we are able to provide to our clients remains second to none. Via REM Century 21 Canada has launched a mobile web platform for users of popular hand-held devices and smart phones, including Blackberry, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Google Android phones. Additional ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on August 1, 2010
Simply put an Expired Listing is a home that was for sale and did not sell during the term of the listing contract. This can be a very frustrating and confusing situation for Sellers who have not only worked hard to get their home ready and available for showings and Open Houses but have probably already planned their move and the next step in their lives. There are three main reason listing tend ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on June 3, 2010
Craig,
Thank you for all the effort you put into placing my unit on the market. The video/photos were amazing. I was thrilled to have an offer as quick as I did. -Julie, Condo Seller, Downtown Vancouver
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 5, 2010