Buying & Selling

I am here to assist you with the buying and selling process. Here is some more information on what you can expect from our Realtor®-client relationship.


Realtors® are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who subscribe to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. Members of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board are members of both the British Columbia and Canadian Real Estate Associations.


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Services Provided By a Realtor®:

  • A Realtor® will fully explain the details of your working relationship (called "agency") so that you are clear as to when a Realtor® is working for you or for the seller.
  • A Realtor® has access to hundreds of current listings of homes for sale because of a co-operative system called the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
  • A Realtor®can provide you with a customized list of homes that best meet your needs - size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, shopping, etc. - and then make arrangements for you to view those homes that appeal to you the most.
  • A Realtor® will help you determine how big a home you can afford. Realtors® are familiar with the local lending market and can offer helpful advice.
  • A Realtor® has no emotional ties to any type or style of home and can be objective in pointing out the merits of one home over another.
  • A Realtor® will have information on zoning changes, taxes, utility costs and school and recreation services that could affect your decision to buy a home in a specific area.
  • A Realtor® will assist you in negotiating the terms of your purchase, which can be a nerve-wracking process for someone who is not experienced in negotiating.
  • A Realtor® will advise you of the legal process required in obtaining title and taking possession of your property; the costs associated with buying a home such as insurance, mortgage registration and legal fees will be explained in detail.

Source: Victoria Real Estate Board 2015