Property Type:

20.7% by First Time Buyers
20.7% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers
14.0% buying Revenue/Investment Property
13.2% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit
6.6% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors Community
4.1% Recreation Property Buyers
3.3% moving from Strata property to Single Family Home

It is interesting to note that first-time buyers and move-up buyers appear to be neck and neck this month!

Buyer Type (Family Dynamic):
28.0% Two parent family/children
23.2% Couple without children 
16.8% Empty Nesters/Retired
12.8% Single Female
9.6% Single Male
4.8% Single Parent with children

Moving From: 
64.8% from Within OMREB Board Area
19.2% from Alberta
9.6% from Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island
4.8% from Other Areas in BC
0.8% from Saskatchewan/Manitoba
0.8% from Eastern Canada/Maritimes
0% from Outside Canada
0% from NWT/Yukon (fifth month reported)

When you’re showing your home to a potential buyer, you obviously want to make the best impression possible. You don’t want to make a mistake, and miss out on an opportunity to sell.  So here are some of the most common home viewing blunders and how to avoid them:

1. Not Being Flexable

Don’t be too strict about when you’re willing to schedule a viewing. After all, if a buyer is unable to see your home in the times you’ve allotted, they’re not going to buy. Be as accommodating as possible. Sure, it can be inconvenient to okay a viewing on an hour’s notice, but if that buyer ultimately purchases your home, it’s worth it.

2. Hovering

It’s natural to want to guide buyers through your home and give them the tour. Regardless of your good intentions, however, this can make a buyer feel uncomfortable and even intimidated. 

3. Not Preparing Your Home

You don’t necessarily have to make your home “guest ready”, especially if the viewing is on short notice. But you should make your home as clean and tidy as possible.  To set the right atmosphere, ensure that all rooms are well lit, especially the basement. Turn off any televisions and put on soft background music.

4. Rushing Buyers

Don’t. Even if a buyer goes a little overtime, be patient. If a buyer spends extra time in your home during a viewing, it may be because he or she is seriously interested in making an offer! 

Have a question about selling your home? Call the Dion-Ivans Real Estate Group today!!

Property Type:

23.6% by First Time Buyers
16.7% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers
16.7% buying Revenue/Investment Property
6.1% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit
4.4% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors Community
4.4% Recreation Property Buyers
4.4% moving from Strata property to Single Family Home

Buyer Type (Family Dynamic):
28.6% Two parent family/children
23.5% Couple without children 
14.3% Empty Nesters/Retired
13.4% Single Female
13.4% Single Male
4.2% Single Parent with children

Moving From: 
64.7% from Within OMREB Board Area
10.9% from Alberta
10.9% from Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island
10.1% from Other Areas in BC
1.7% from Saskatchewan/Manitoba
0.8% from Eastern Canada/Maritimes
0.8% from Outside Canada
0% from NWT/Yukon (fourth month reported)