Home Selling: Creating a Good Impression


Home Selling: Creating a Good Impression


by: Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor and Author

Selling a home is not always easy. If you are a home seller, it is best to really think about how you could make your property create a a good impression.
For Home sellers - Richmond and Metro Vancouver
The idea here is that if you want to attract buyers into looking at your property, you can improve the appearance of your home by making it neat, neutral and free of clutter.

Just look at it as a product and ask yourself how you could make your product stand out considering there are other properties that could be competing with yours.

Just like the idea of dating, good prospective buyers are willing to spend time to view a nice, decent property for their consideration. When you look at it as a getting to know part in the home buying process, you would spend time preparing, improving and maintaining your property before you even decide to put it on the market.

And the popular saying that goes, “first impression always lasts” could also be applied in presenting a “home for sale” to a prospective buyer.

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Sheila Atienza is a Richmond BC-based Realtor and author of real estate books including, “Canadian Home Financing Simplified”.


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If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Richmond BC Real Estate: Home Owner Incentive

For Home owners - Richmond and Metro VancouverIf you are a new home owner and are currently occupying your newly acquired piece of real estate, you must have heard about the Home Owner Grant.

Each year, the City of Richmond sends home owners a Property Tax Statement that explains explains how much taxes a home owner should be paying for the property. If you are eligible, you can claim the following grant: Basic Grant: up to $570; Additional Grant: for those 65 and older of up to $845

You can find this information and details on eligibility at the back of your tax statement.

Real estate owners who are qualified for the basic grant must pay a minimum tax amount, depending on the eligibility, the value of the property and the home owner’s age.

If you find that you are qualified to claim the Home Owner Grant, you must send your application to the City of Richmond on or before the due date.

For the year 2012, the deadline was set to July 3, 2012.

For more information, please visit the City of Richmond and learn about the Home Owner Grant, and related info on finance and taxes.

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Sheila Atienza is a Richmond BC-based Realtor and author of real estate books including, “Canadian Home Financing Simplified”.

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Why Consider a Richmond Condo

I’ve published recently a real estate article “Living in a Richmond Condo” which outlines some interesting points about why consider getting a condo in Richmond.

Here, you can follow the story on “Living in a Richmond Condo”…

Richmond is a city in British Columbia, Canada that has been known for being the most livable city in terms of longevity and healthy living.

If you are thinking of relocating to Richmond, or just simply looking for a place to buy, it would be a practical choice to consider looking for a Richmond apartment or condo.

Investing in a Richmond condo may not be for everyone. As always, it would depend on individual taste and lifestyle.

But there could also be some situations in which a person would need to downsize or adapt to a new way of living.

For example, some people may be approaching retirement soon. While others need to relocate to a central location closer to workplace. Simply put, it would be a great idea to look at the benefits of living in a Richmond condo or apartment.

Continue reading: Living in a Richmond Condo

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About Sheila Atienza

Sheila Atienza is a real estate author and Richmond, BC-based Realtor who works with Team 3000 to provide real estate trading services to home buyers and sellers in Richmond and Vancouver. She has published real estate books, including: “How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers”, and “Canadian Home Financing Simplified, How to Qualify as a Real Estate Buyer”.


Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor, Brighouse Properties, Condo, Richmond real estate agent

If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Richmond BC Real Estate Listings > Richmond Townhouses for Sale 300K to 349K

Locate Townhouses > Richmond BC Real Estate Listings > Richmond Townhouses for Sale 300K to 349K

Sheila Atienza, is a Richmond Realtor who specializes in the area of Richmond, British Columbia. She provides real estate trading services on behalf of home sellers and buyers of new and resale properties, townhouses, detached homes, apartments and condominiums. You can send your enquiries by: Email


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If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: East Cambie Richmond Condos For Sale

Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: East Cambie Richmond Condos For Sale
I am pleased to feature in this blog segment Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: the residential Richmond condos for sale in the area of East Cambie.

Prices of Condos in this Richmond neighbourhood would range from 190K to 350K.

You can find East Cambie condo units with 1 bedroom to 2 bedrooms.

The Richmond real estate MLS listing info aims at helping home buyers, real estate investors, or those who are in the process of relocating to Richmond and are seeking to learn about East Cambie, Richmond properties for the first-time.

Check out Richmond condominiums or apartment units in the area of East Cambie, Richmond BC today!

Please visit: CondoRichmondforSale.iclickproperty.com

Sheila Atienza, is a BC-based Realtor who specializes in the area of Greater Richmond, including East Cambie. She provides real estate trading services on behalf of home sellers and buyers of new and resale condominiums. You can send your enquiries by: Email


Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor, East Cambie Properties, Condo, Richmond real estate agent

If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: Brighouse South, Richmond Condos For Sale

Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: Brighouse South Richmond Condos For Sale
I am pleased to feature in this blog segment “Richmond BC Real Estate Focus” the residential Richmond condos for sale in the area of Brighouse South.

Prices of Condos in this Brighouse South Richmond neighbourhood would range from 170K and up to 1.1M.

As of this writing there are about two hundred and four (204) total number of listings posted in the MLS (courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver).

Some Richmond condos or apartments may have one to three bedrooms.

The Richmond real estate MLS listing info aims at helping home buyers, real estate investors, or those who are in the process of relocating to Richmond and are seeking to learn about Brighouse Richmond Condos for the first-time.

Check out Richmond condominiums or apartment units selling at 170K and up to 1.1M in the area of Brighouse South, Richmond today!

Please visit: CondoRichmondforSale.iclickproperty.com

Sheila Atienza, is a BC-based Realtor who specializes in the area of Greater Richmond, including Brighouse. She provides real estate trading services on behalf of home sellers and buyers of new and resale condominiums. You can send your enquiries by: Email


Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor, Brighouse Properties, Condo, Richmond real estate agent

If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: Brighouse Richmond Condos For Sale 640K and up

Richmond BC Real Estate Focus: Brighouse Richmond Condos For Sale
I am pleased to feature in this blog segment “Richmond BC Real Estate Focus” the residential Richmond condos for sale in the area of Brighouse.

Prices of Condos in this Richmond neighbourhood would range from 640K and up to 2.8M.

As of this writing there are about thirty three (33) total number of listings posted in the MLS (courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver).

Some Richmond condos or apartments may have two to four bedrooms.

The Richmond real estate MLS listing info aims at helping home buyers, real estate investors, or those who are in the process of relocating to Richmond and are seeking to learn about Brighouse Richmond Condos for the first-time.

Check out Richmond condominiums or apartment units selling at 640K and up in the area of Brighouse Richmond today!

Please visit: CondoRichmondforSale.iclickproperty.com

Sheila Atienza, is a BC-based Realtor who specializes in the area of Greater Richmond, including Brighouse. She provides real estate trading services on behalf of home sellers and buyers of new and resale condominiums. You can send your enquiries by: Email


Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor, Brighouse Properties, Condo, Richmond real estate agent

If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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Working with Your Local BC Real Estate Agent

A large percentage of licensed real estate agents in British Columbia become members of the local real estate board. For example, if an agent works primarily in the area of Greater Vancouver or Lower Mainland, the licensed agent may be a member of Vancouver Board or the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

I mentioned, “may be a member”, because not all licensed real estate agents are automatically members of the real estate board. Some may have chosen to park their licence, hence would not be actively involved with the real estate board. If you will be approached by a real estate agent, you will have to inquire about how the real estate agent operates and what services will be offered.

In my other real estate post, “Team 3000 Realty > Why Choose a Richmond BC Real Estate Agent“, I have briefly mentioned some interesting points in choosing and working with the real estate agent of your choice.

You can follow the story here…

If you have been considering the idea of home buying and would like to see what Richmond BC real estate offers, a real estate agent who works and specializes in the Greater Richmond area could be a good thing for you; the same way as why would a home seller in Richmond choose an agent who is based locally.

A real estate agent is a licensed professional in BC and functions as a specialist in local areas representing either home buyer or home seller, and in some instances and upon consent and agreement by both parties, both the home seller and home buyer.

Continue reading this post on: Why Choose a Richmond BC Real Estate Agent

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About Sheila Atienza

Sheila Atienza is a real estate author and Richmond, BC-based Realtor who works with Team 3000 to provide real estate trading services to home buyers and sellers in Richmond and Vancouver. She has published real estate books, including: “How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers”, and “Canadian Home Financing Simplified, How to Qualify as a Real Estate Buyer”.


Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor, Brighouse Properties, Condo, Richmond real estate agent

If you need information on properties available for sale in Richmond, BC or if you just simply want to learn about Richmond BC real estate market, and would like to receive a complimentary market evaluation, please contact:

Sheila Atienza, Richmond BC Realtor
Richmond BC Real Estate | Richmond BC Condos | Richmond BC Townhouses | Richmond BC Detached Homes
Team 3000 Realty Ltd,
#238-11180 Coppersmith Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V7A 5G8
Ph: 778-896-4493
Contact by Email

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