victoria real estate: Victoria Real Estate Friday Pfunny: Look Who's Selling Real Estate Now!
- 05/31/13 06:39 AM
Victoria Real Estate Friday Pfunny: Look Who's Selling Real Estate Now…! When it Comes to Buying or Selling Victoria BC Real Estate: Would You Buy or Sell a Victoria Home from or with Wal-Mart? Not to worry, you did not miss an announcement; Wal-Mart (as far as I know) is not selling houses, at least not yet. Most of us don’t get their plumbing fixed by calling your lawyers office, or want medical advise from the landscaper, to me, this whole thing about “one stop shopping is getting a bit out of hand, isn’t it. I still feels strange to … (2 comments)
Some Move Away From a “Problem”! What motivated your last move? When I personally moved to Greater Victoria late 1990, I moved towards a career opportunity. At the time did not really know much about Victoria, or the local real estate market. I was surprised how such a relatively small geographic area like the Greater Victoria area, offers so many very distinct lifestyle options. (learn more about Peter). We know that many people move … (4 comments)
6 Key Reasons Greater Victoria Homes Don’t Sell And how to make sure these common mistakes don’t stop you from selling for Top Dollar in a timely Fashion! 6 Key Reasons Greater Victoria Homes Don’t Sell, and How To Avoid Making the Same Mistakes <!-- AWeber Web Form Generator 3.0 --> <!-- /AWeber Web Form Generator 3.0 --> Here is the dilemma many home sellers are facing: In Greater Victoria less than 40% of all listed properties on the MLS® system sell during their initial marketing period. Let’s put that bold statement in context, and show you what … (0 comments)
victoria real estate: The Truth About Greater Victoria Real Estate Commissions
- 07/11/12 06:42 AM
The Truth About Greater Victoria Real Estate Commissions The Average Sale price of a home in Victoria in 1988 was $ 127,888 and when sold a total commission of $ 8,115. was payable (based on what was then the norm 7% over the First $ 100,000 and 4% on the balance of the sale price (there was no GST or HST in those days nor were there property transfer taxes to the levels of today . The Average Sale Price of a Home in Victoria today is $ 606,9000 and when sold a commission of $ 21,207 is payable plus HST … (5 comments)
victoria real estate: How Time Has Made Real Estate Better
- 03/03/12 02:01 AM
How Time Has Made Real Estate BetterTime is an interesting thing, as we so often say and feel, getting older has many issues, but in Real Estate it is getting much better with time.From when Peter started in Real Estate in 1986, so much has improved that it is nearly impossible to list them all, so let us give you some examples of the typical ways the "tech savvy" Realtor of the day would operate and provide service in the good old days and compare it with how we operate today......In 1986 we always gathered at the office as the "Blue … (12 comments)
victoria real estate: In Victoria Real Estate we V.OW. But We Can't I.D.X.
- 02/10/12 11:47 AM
In Victoria Real Estate We V.OW. But We Can't I.D.X.After this many years running around the Greater Victoria real estate industry, you would expect that we should be used to all the terms, lingo and abbreviations, ...For myself, where the English language should be 2nd nature by now..... but Every Day in Real Estate there is a New Set of Terms that come up and are being used while they seem to mean something entirely different than what is stated....2 recent Buzz terms that have become very common in Victoria Real Estate are: I.D.X. Which Stands for Internet Data Exchange, a … (12 comments)
victoria real estate: We Apologize, For The Interruption, Our www.pfanntastic.com Website is back in operation
- 02/09/12 08:27 AM
We Apologize, For The Interruption, But Our www.pfanntastic.com Website is Back in full operation, thank you for your patience Earlier today we did have some technical difficulties, but they have been corrected at this time and our site is back in full operations. www.pfanntastic.com is working just pfanntastic again. We once again apologize for any inconvenience this earlier technical issue may have caused but all sites are back in operations, thank you for your emails and feedback. … (6 comments)
victoria real estate: Why I Chose Real Estate! Peter Pfann's journey in Real Estate.
- 07/29/11 06:08 AM
Why I Chose Real Estate, Peter Pfann's journey in Real Estate. In 5 words, the reason why I am passionate about Real Estate in Victoria for the past 25 years and for many years to come is........Real Estate Offers Pfanntastic Opportunities. One could say (and in our family they did) that I was born into the Book Business..... seriously, not kidding.As the story goes; I came into the world "at home" during what was the busiest time in our families book business season and that my mom was surrounded by books on her bed.... You will just have to trust me … (24 comments)
victoria real estate: Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook,
- 05/29/11 07:27 AM
Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook,Our Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook is very convenient resource to most if not all of the various steps in the Home Buying Process in Greater Victoria.In this Article we wanted provide you with an easy access overview of all the various topics we covered in the the Home Buyers Handbook,. Talk To Peter or Linda Pfann, if you have any questions, Suggestions or want to Buy a Pfanntastic Greater Victoria HomeReview any one topic as you wish or read the the entire Greater Home Buyers Handbook. Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 1 Introduction to the … (2 comments)
victoria real estate: Realtor Secrets Revealed: Mc Donalds & Be A Like a Kid
- 04/14/11 10:50 AM
Realtor Secrets Revealed: #17 Mc Donalds & Be A Like a Kid Review our Pfanntastic Realtor Secrets Revealed to dateWe hope you enjoy our Pfanntastic Realtor Secrets Revealed. Over the years we picked up a lot of "nuggets", and by sharing these we hope you can benefit from the leassons we learned along the way.Here are This Week's "Realtor Secrets" :If we ever learned anything about Marketing from Mc Donalds, it is this very simple concept: Make the Kids Happy, and their parents will worship You...... Just walk into any self respecting Mc Donalds Restaurant, and check how they apply … (4 comments)
victoria real estate: Is There Such A Thing As A BAD Question ???
- 03/15/11 11:03 AM
We love asking questions, How About You???. In all our years in business (and in life), we have found a powerful correlation between the questions we asked, and the guidance we received. It was John DeMartini who said that the quality of your life is dictated by the quality of the questions that you ask. …The better the questions you ask… the better advice you get and the better the outcome will be. …Poorly thought out questions means bad advice and bad outcomes. Some of the questions we would encourage you to ask yourself (and others) in the coming weeks or … (6 comments)
victoria real estate: Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch For March 12, 2011
- 03/12/11 01:25 AM
Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch For March 12, 2011 Every Morning We take a quick barometer reading of the Victoria Real Estate Market (based on MLS information) for you. Below is a slightly crude method to see what activity has occurred in the Victoria Real Estate Market over the past 24 hours. When you monitor our Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch over a period of time you can easily see if and or how the Victoria Real Estate Market is following a traditional or less usual pattern. As always it is nearly impossible to apply the generalities of the … (0 comments)
In our journey towards buying your 1st home, so far we have covered. A broad overview in buying your 1st. Home Location, is Everything Selecting a Realtor Preparing to View Homes Watching the Market Financing Options Finding A Lender Getting (Pre) Approved for a Mortgage Making and Offer Making an Offer in Different Conditions From Contract to Closing the Deal Working on the Subject to Financing Condition Working on the Subject to Home Inspection Condition Working on the Subject to Title Documentation Condition Working … (4 comments)
victoria real estate: Retirement in Victoria; A Pfanntastic Time to Create the Great Canadian Master Piece
- 03/07/11 09:14 AM
Retirement in Victoria; A Pfanntastic Time to Create the Great Canadian Master Piece How many times when you were traveling through the decades of raising a family and building a career did you say that you were going to write the great Canadian novel when you retired? Is there a Evan Adams, an Emily Carr or Leonard Cohen amongst us, who knows, but it is a great journey to find out and try. Now as you settle into a life of retirement and the lifestyle of a senior (as in Higher Qualified) citizen, do you wonder if now might be the … (0 comments)
victoria real estate: Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 G Subject to Reviewing and Approving Strata documentation
- 03/06/11 10:01 AM
Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 G Subject to Reviewing and Approving Strata documentation In our journey towards buying your 1st home, so far we have covered. A broad overview in buying your 1st. Home Location, is Everything Selecting a Realtor Preparing to View Homes Watching the Market Financing Options Finding A Lender Getting (Pre) Approved for a Mortgage Making and Offer Making an Offer in Different Conditions From Contract to Closing the Deal Working on the Subject to Financing Condition Working on the Subject to Home Inspection Condition Working on the Subject to Title Documentation Condition Working on the … (4 comments)
victoria real estate: Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch For March 06, 2011
- 03/06/11 03:20 AM
Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch For March 06, 2011 Every Morning We take a quick barometer reading of the Victoria Real Estate Market (based on MLS information) for you. Below is a slightly crude method to see what activity has occurred in the Victoria Real Estate Market over the past 24 hours. When you monitor our Victoria Real Estate Daily Market Watch over a period of time you can easily see if and or how the Victoria Real Estate Market is following a traditional or less usual pattern. As always it is nearly impossible to apply the generalities of the … (0 comments)
As many of our clients know, Peter and Linda Pfann, like to share a little wine celebration with our clients from time to time. One of the ways we do this is by way of creating and giving some of our favourite wines, to our friends and clients all over Greater Victoria. We are often asked where we "buy"these wines, some have even tried to find it in your local liquor store, without success....... So let me share a little inside secret. For years now we have created our wines specially for you at: "Island Brew Byou" … (0 comments)
victoria real estate: A Safe Home for Gandma in Victoria BC.
- 03/01/11 05:19 AM
A Safe Home for Grandma in Victoria BC. When you have a senior parent, the concern for their ability to maintain their lifestyle can be a significant worry. Almost without exception, senior citizens initially resist the idea of moving out of their house and into an assisted living facility or nursing home. You as a child of a senior citizen may see issues of safety if your aging parent continues to live independently. If their spouse has passed on, there may be issues of loneliness and depression. There may also be some need for improving social interaction, and ensuring that your … (4 comments)
victoria real estate: Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 F Subject to Obtaining Property Insurance
- 02/27/11 05:05 AM
Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 F Subject to Obtaining Property Insurance In our journey towards buying your 1st home, so far we have covered. A broad overview in buying your 1st. Home Location, is Everything Selecting a Realtor Preparing to View Homes Watching the Market Financing Options Finding A Lender Getting (Pre) Approved for a Mortgage Making and Offer Making an Offer in Different Conditions From Contract to Closing the Deal Working on the Subject to Financing Condition Woking on the Subject to Home Inspection Condition Working on the Subject to Title Documentation Condition Working on the Subject to Seller … (2 comments)
Victoria Real Estate Friday Pfunny: Look Who's Selling Real Estate Now…!
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