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The following Anola Place apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # PH4 2041 BELLWOOD AV - V891406
• $575,000
• 2 beds, 3 baths
• 1,800 Sq.Ft.
Listed by TRG-The Residential Group Rlty
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Posted: 31st May 2011 under |
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The following Fitzgerald apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 31st May 2011 under |
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The following Watercolours apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1706 2289 YUKON CR - V890991
• $459,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 871 Sq.Ft.
Listed by One Percent Realty Ltd.
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Posted: 28th May 2011 under |
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The following Perspectives apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 2602 2133 DOUGLAS RD - V890712
• $509,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 977 Sq.Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
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Posted: 27th May 2011 under |
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The following Fresco apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 26th May 2011 under |
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The following Mosaic apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1602 2138 MADISON AV - V890493
• $589,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 1,193 Sq.Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
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Posted: 26th May 2011 under |
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The following Tandem 3 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # PH2 4182 DAWSON ST - V890591
• $575,000
• 3 beds, 2 baths
• 1,101 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Centre Realty
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Posted: 26th May 2011 under |
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The annual tradition is coming soon. Hats Off Day 2011 in Burnaby Heights will be on Saturday, Jun 4, 2011 between 9:00am - 3:00pm. "Burnaby's Best Festival" since 2005 will be located on Hastings Street between Boundary Road and Beta Avenue. This event is a thank you from the Burnaby Heights Merchants to the community and customers who have supported them through the years.
Come take a look for yourself and see what Burnaby Heights has to offer. It is a terrific community and I've been residing in North Burnaby my entire life. Try the food, check out the shops, and bring the kids for the festivities.
For more information, visit http://www.burnabyheights.com/qs/page/1824/1798/-1.
Jeff Poh
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Posted: 24th May 2011 under |
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The following Montage apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 310 4728 DAWSON ST - V890031
• $449,900
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 990 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Grp-West Coast Realty
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Posted: 21st May 2011 under |
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The following Collage 4783 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 118 4783 DAWSON ST - V889844
• $393,800
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 839 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
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Posted: 21st May 2011 under |
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The following Anola Place apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 20th May 2011 under |
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The following Polaris apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 3 4425 HALIFAX ST - V889759
• $788,000
• 3 beds, 3 baths
• 1,887 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Centre Realty
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Posted: 20th May 2011 under |
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The following Motif apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 19th May 2011 under |
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The following The Harris apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 19th May 2011 under |
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The following Fresco apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1304 2088 MADISON AV - V889400
• $469,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 964 Sq.Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group
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Posted: 19th May 2011 under |
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The following Mosaic apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 203 2138 MADISON AV - V889297
• $439,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 988 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Grp-West Coast Realty
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Posted: 19th May 2011 under |
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The following Watercolours apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 601 2289 YUKON CR - V889081
• $428,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 899 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Posted: 18th May 2011 under |
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The following Memento apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 301 2088 BETA AV - V888769
• $415,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 807 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
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Posted: 17th May 2011 under |
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The Importance of a Buyer's Agent May 2011
The time has come when you started to think of buying a home or investment property. Most Buyers start their property search on the internet, likely www.realtor.com (formerly www.mls.ca). Many start visiting open houses or call the listing agent, the one who represents the Seller. To many, they don't think of finding their own agent and representation and/or have the impression they will save on fees if they just purchase the home through the listing agent.
REALTOR'S(R) roles with their client are to protect their bargaining position throughout a transaction. This includes their motivations and their bottom line. Also, a Real Estate Agent must disclose all information that will affect the sale. When I represent a Buyer and find out that the Seller is going through hardship, a divorce, or a must sell situation, I disclose it to my Buyer and this gives us an advantage come time for a negotiation. Picture the following scenario.
Mr. Agent lists a property for a Seller who is in a must sell situation because the Seller already purchased another home. Mary, a Buyer, calls the agent and views the home. Mary loves the home, but does not have an agent and would like Mr. Agent to represent her through the transaction. Do you think if Mary knew the Seller already purchased a home, this would favour her bargaining position? Yes, it definitely would. Mr. Agent must disclose all relevant information that would affect the sale, so telling Mary that the Seller is selling because s/he bought a home already is what Mr. Agent should do; however, this would make the Seller's bargaining position vulnerable during negotiations. You can see the CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
When an agent is representing both parties, it is known as Limited Dual Agency. It is limited because now the role of the REALTOR(R) changes. The Agent does not have to reveal the bottom line or the motivation of one party to the other and the Agent must act impartially.
Detached homes can still contain USTs, underground storage tanks. Homes used to be fuelled by oil and when gas lines came in, these tanks were decommissioned. Homes that are purchased must be free from USTs. This can cost a few thousand dollars to remove; however, in most cases, these tanks got old and leaked oil which contaminated the soil and sometimes, the neighbour's property. This can cost tens of thousands of dollars up to even $100,000 to remediate. When buying Strata property, condos and townhouses, are you aware that rentals can be restricted? Pets can be prohibited, or a limit in quantity of pets, or a limit in height of pets, or even a breed of a pet? The parking stall right beside the elevator the current owner currently uses can be reassigned to another location to the new purchaser. You want to make sure you have an agent will warn and provide you all the details about a property that you are interested in purchasing.
If you were to go to court for anything, you would not ask the other party's lawyer to represent you as well. Some think this is too extreme of a comparison, but if you'll be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions, I think it's important to have your own representation. If you are concerned with paying REALTOR(R) fees in a transaction, in all my transactions so far with assisting Buyers find a home, the fees I receive are from the listing agent who represents the Seller.
REALTORS(R) receive calls from family members and good, long-time friends to assist in selling their home. Wouldn't you want an agent representing you and your best interest? Ensure you have an agent protecting your interest throughout the entire home purchasing process, especially if you are a First Time Home Buyer.
If you have questions about the Home Buying Process, call me at 604-306-0059 or email me at [email protected].
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Posted: 16th May 2011 under |
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The following Tandem 1 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 405 4118 DAWSON ST - V888526
• $349,900
• 1 bed, 1 bath
• 635 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Posted: 14th May 2011 under |
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The following Fresco apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1406 2088 MADISON AV - V888343
• $449,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 1,000 Sq.Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Select Properties
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Posted: 13th May 2011 under |
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The following Anola Place apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1901 2041 BELLWOOD AV - V887927
• $315,000
• 2 beds, 1 bath
• 858 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
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Posted: 12th May 2011 under |
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The following Tandem 2 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 12th May 2011 under |
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The following Tandem 3 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 306 4182 DAWSON ST - V887930
• $419,900
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 850 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Royal LePage Coronation West
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Posted: 12th May 2011 under |
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The following Montage apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 314 4728 DAWSON ST - V887756
• $409,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 883 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Grp-West Coast Realty
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Posted: 11th May 2011 under |
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The following Fresco apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 11th May 2011 under |
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The following Motif apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 11th May 2011 under |
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The following OMA 1 Tower B apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # PH1 2355 MADISON AV - V887456
• $1,080,000
• 3 beds, 3 baths
• 1,786 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sutton Grp-West Coast Realty
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Posted: 10th May 2011 under |
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The following Fitzgerald apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 10th May 2011 under |
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The following The Harris apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 301 4768 BRENTWOOD DR - V887137
• $399,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 838 Sq.Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Crest Westside (VanW7)
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Posted: 7th May 2011 under |
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The following The Harris apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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Posted: 5th May 2011 under |
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The following Fresco apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 1105 2088 MADISON AV - V886339
• $459,900
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 1,000 Sq.Ft.
Listed by One Percent Realty Ltd.
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Posted: 4th May 2011 under |
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The following Mosaic apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
 # 506 2138 MADISON AV - V886361
• $455,000
• 2 beds, 2 baths
• 1,013 Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty
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Posted: 4th May 2011 under |
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The following OMA 2 apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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The following Motif apartments have been recently uploaded on to the MLS ...
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