Appraisals Vs. Home Inspections

Appraisals Vs. Home Inspections – Do You Know the Difference? 

A home is one of life's most important purchases.  Before committing to a purchase it makes sense to learn as much as possible about any property you wish to acquire.  Understanding the important differences between an appraisal and a home inspection will help you to obtain detailed information ...

Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency or an exclusive?

My 100% Satisfaction “Easy Exit” Listing Guarantee

We’re so confident that our real estate selling system will work for you, that we guarantee you in writing the right to cancel our listing agreeme ...

What is an Offer to Purchase?

When you decide to buy a property, your REALTOR® will prepare what is known as an Offer to Purchase.

The standard form used for this is called the Contract of Purchase and Sale. Once accepted by the parties it becomes the contract between the buyer and seller.

Verbal offers

It’s important to note that while any verbal communication about offers, counter-o ...

What is a contract and when is it legally binding?

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties and describes the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract.

Where a contract has been properly drafted and signed by the parties to the contract, and where the terms are clear and the contract is not for an illegal purpose, then it is likely that a Canadian ...

Who is your agent and what are their obligations?

The real estate brokerage where your REALTOR®* is licensed is your agent. All real estate agents are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act.

Your REALTOR® represents that brokerage and has legal obligations to you including, loyalty, confidentiality and disclosure. REALTORS® are legally obligated to:

• disclose their relationship w ...

MLS® - the most reliable source of real estate information

Vancouver Sun, February 25, 2011
Housing market information originating from the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) has long been recognized as the most reliable and comprehensive data available for those looking to buy or sell a home.

The strength of this more than 60-year-old system rests in the quality and accuracy of the inform ...

Trust Account Protection Coverage

In Real Estate transactions in BC, trust accounts are used for deposits. What this means is that regardless of which trust account is used (buyer or seller's brokerage), releasing the funds requires the consent of both parties to the contract. In the extremely rare event that money entrusted to a Real Estate licensee is:

• misappropriated or wrongfully conv ...

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Downtown Eastside
—  Urban Neighborhood  —
View of the Downtown Eastside and Woodward's site from Harbour Centre.
Nickname(s): DTES
Location of the Downtown Eastside (in red) in Vancouver.
Coordinates: 49°16′N 123°06′WCoordinates: 49°16′N 123°06′W
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
City	Vancouv ...