Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in December 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on January 11, 2012
Be committed to getting your home sold!
Get rid of smells.
This certainly does not mean simmering potpourri on the stove or baking banana bread before showings, it means actually getting rid of odours!
If you’re a smoker, the smell will be in the carpets, drapes & walls. ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on October 6, 2011
Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in September 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake West, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on October 6, 2011
Home Staging
Getting Your House in Tip-Top Shape to Sell
With the fall selling season now here, what can sellers do to maximize the chances of selling their home? Hiring a qualified real estate agent and setting the right listing price are the first steps to selling your home quickly. But there are other things you can do to help differentiate your home from the competition and attract potential ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 14, 2011
You may want to read THIS before you get ready to list your home for sale or more importantly before your first Open House!.....remember when potential buyers first enter your home they don't want to be confronted by......
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 12, 2011
Here are some funny photos of what NOT to display when you show your home for sale!........
Everyone likes ornaments but....seriously?
I'm not sure if I'm in a Museum of someone's home?!.....
" um Good Morning, did you sleep well?"
Always remember that if you really want to sell your home, then first impressions are everything! Ask us about our staging information and our ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on August 24, 2011
Ultimate Guide to Choosing Countertops: Pros & Cons
If you've ever undergone a big kitchen renovation, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 8, 2011
What To Do When The Asking Price is Too High?
If a seller insists in listing above current market price, agents can go for it but should do so with a strict time limit in mind. The seller needs to understand that there will need to be a price reduction if the home hasn't had an offer after 3 - 4 weeks. Leaving it on the market without any necessary adjustment only accumulates days ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 31, 2011
I have a lot of people asking me how to best prepare for a home purchase in the next year or two.
How much should you save for a down payment?
My recommendation for a down payment: 5-10% minimum, try for 20% or more if possible.
What should you do before actually starting to house hunt?
Save, save, save that down payment.
Keep paying any bills and/or credit on time. This ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 10, 2011
The statistics for home sales in the North Okanagan have just been released.
Here are the results from April 2011.......
Residential April 2011
Sales.......47
New Listings....204
Current Homes for Sale........808
Days to sell a home.......74
Average Price of Home........$360,034
How do they compare from one year ago? Read On.......
Residential April 2010
Sales............... ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 4, 2011