Resources:
The process of buying or selling property can be complex. As a
service to consumers, we've composed a series of articles to help answer
many of the common questions which arise when you enter the property
market. We've also posted a copy of our most recent Buyer Survey to give
you some insight into the how buyers make their buying decisions.
These articles are in PDF format. If your browser already has a PDF
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VREB 2002 Buyer Survey
In 2002, the Victoria Real Estate Board commissioned a survey of
purchasers of residential real estate in the Greater Victoria area,
including the Gulf Islands and Mill Bay areas. The 2002 survey includes
purchasers from early 2001 up to March of 2002.
VREB 2002 Buyer Survey (4mb)
Index of Consumer Articles
Click on one or more of these articles to learn more about the process
of buying or selling property.
This
index in PDF format
Arranging a mortgage
Buying
a home: a sound investment in your future
Buying
a home: old versus new
Buying
a home: your needs and wants
Chattels and fixtures: put it in writing before you sell
Checklist for house hunting
Could
you sell your own home?
Creating curb appeal can help sell your home
Don't
forget closing costs when buying a home
Helpful hints on buying a home
Home
Buying and Finances - making the right decisions
How to
market your home
Lease
space of selling commercial property
Making
use of a REALTOR's expertise
Marketing your home with a REALTOR
Moving
up in the housing market
No
time like the present to buy a home
Picking the right neighborhood
Preparing your home for sale
REALTORS help smooth the home buying process
REALTORS offer expertise and experience
Selling your home - how to review an offer
Selling your home - what a listing entails
Selling your home - why it pays to use a REALTOR
Selling your home - why using a REALTOR makes sense
The
final cost of buying a home
Ten
good reasons for using a REALTOR
Thinking of selling? Using a REALTOR just makes sense
Tips
for buying strata properties
Tips
for first-time home buyers
Tips
on sprucing up your home prior to selling
Using
MLS® to help sell your home
When
to call in the experts to help buy or sell a home
Working with a REALTOR
Your
REALTOR and the Multiple Listing Service® - an unbeatable marketing
combination
Preparing your home for sale
Old
versus new - which house is best for you?
Should
you invest in a second property?
Glossary of real estate terms
What
to expect from your REALTOR
Documents you'll see when selling a home
Choosing a REALTOR
Carrying a checklist when house-hunting
"But I
can't afford to buy ..."
Lease
Renewal Consulting - Help is Available
Why
hire a professional property management company?
(all articles are courtesy of the Victoria Real Estate
Board) www.vreb.org
