You Can't Live In The Ceilings

Buying or selling a home is a high-stakes endeavour. Prices continue to smash records competition is fierce and life-altering decisions are often made in an instant. Your home may be your largest financial investment-and a large proportion of your net worth. Yet few people understand how the industry actually works. In this concise and engaging guide REALTOR(R) Mary Cleaver shares everything you need to know about buying and selling real estate in British Columbia including: <br /> - How realtors are paid and the legal duties they owe to you <br /> - How timing and preparation can increase a home's value <br /> - The power of smart marketing and pricing strategies<br /> - Practical considerations when buying or selling <br /> - Effective negotiation tactics <br /> - What your agent needs from you <br /><br />Drawing on her deep industry experience Mary explains why people who work closely with their agents often achieve better results including a more suitable home a better deal and a less stressful experience. She shares stories from the field and demystifies every step of the buying and selling process. This candid guide will empower you to choose the right realtor collaborate effectively and hold your realtor accountable throughout the process. Together you can form a powerful team in the uncompromising game of B.C. real estate-whether you're buying selling or both.