"20 Questions!" Everything You Wanted to Ask Your Realtor But Were Afraid to Google...

"20 Questions!" Everything You Wanted to Ask Your Realtor But Were Afraid to Google...

Andrew and Jeff present a rapid FAQ of common client questions: whether sellers must accept a full-price offer, when commission is owed, who pays commission, how to estimate net proceeds, whether to sell now or wait, how to price correctly, handling direct approaches from neighbours/tenants, marketing choices (photos, staging, signs, open houses), what to fix, oil tank risks, selling with tenants, and why buyers should negotiate in good faith rather than tying up multiple properties. They also discuss Oakridge’s reopening and their expected return to the Oakridge office in October, then review Vancouver market stats showing year-to-date sales. Stats can be accessed at www.vancouvermarketreport.ca. 00:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=40s] Oakridge Opening 01:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=102s] Mall Stores and Office Return 02:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=168s] Seven Years and Market Whiplash 03:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=210s] Sales Numbers and Tariff Shock 04:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=296s] Why Unique Homes Still Compete 06:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=406s] Fixing Tired Listings 07:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=477s] Prep Work Pays Off 10:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=604s] Disclaimers and Shameless Plug 11:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=680s] Introducing 20 Client FAQs 12:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=753s] Do We Have to Accept Asking 18:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1093s] Commission Basics Who Pays 20:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1221s] Net Proceeds Breakdown 21:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1299s] Sell Now or Wait 23:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1394s] How to Price It Right 28:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1715s] MLS Momentum and Buyer Alerts 30:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1833s] Next Topic Tease Hot Tub 30:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1838s] Neighbor Wants to Buy 31:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1900s] MLS Versus Private Sale 32:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=1942s] Exempt Buyer Strategy 34:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2046s] Marketing Essentials 35:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2141s] Open Houses and Signs 39:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2365s] Repairs and Inspections 42:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2534s] Staging That Sells 44:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2694s] Oil Tank Risk 47:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2843s] Selling With Tenants 49:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=2977s] Offers and Good Faith 53:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=3219s] Market Memories and Rates 55:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFVAoWq4Bs&list=PLfm5_yu-UUPf9FY6x3M7R2IFFL9WUu6C_&index=1&t=3356s] Wrap Up and Next Episode Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303121/fan_mail/new]

31. "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"...1st Quarter Market Review

Jeff and Andrew discuss local market conditions in Vancouver, noting Q1 is behind them and activity is selective. They review Greater Vancouver Q1 2026 sales and highlight buyer advantages, strong demand for move-in-ready detached homes, softness in replaceable condos, opportunities in duplex/new product, and major land value declines for development sites. Stats can be accessed at www.vancouvermarketreport.ca. 00:00 Spring Catch Up 00:34 Sun Run Motivation 02:20 Q1 Market Reality Check 04:15 Timing The Market Myth 07:17 Hotspots And Multiple Offers 09:22 Local Markets Matter 10:27 Quick Disclaimer Break 11:02 Q1 Sales And Averages 12:34 Realtor Count Shakeout 15:49 East West Detached Breakdown 17:44 Seller Expectations Reset 20:45 First Time Buyer Win 25:34 HPI Benchmarks Explained 27:09 Duplex Inventory Surge 29:22 Single Family Squeeze 30:13 Duplex Value Shift 31:00 Livability Beats Micro Units 32:20 Subject To Sale Returns 34:50 Sell First Trade Up 36:45 Anchored Versus Adapting 43:30 Presales Bulk Deals 46:12 Headlines And Uncertainty 49:32 Vancouver Long Term Case 53:10 Land Values Reset 56:51 City Changing Fast 57:45 April May Wrap Up Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303121/fan_mail/new]

30. "Gentle Density and the City"... with Lightwell Homes, Solving Housing One Project at a Time...

Jeff and Andrew interview Paul Stefansson of Lightwell Homes about Vancouver’s emerging “missing middle” housing: duplexes, fourplexes, and multiplexes, and how gentle density can add family-sized, ground-oriented homes at lower price points while helping owners of West Side lots unlock value.  00:00 Meet Paul Stefansson 01:24 Lightwell Mission Explained 04:05 How Lightwell Builds Multiplex 05:29 Why Buyers Need Education 07:55 Project Willa Open House 10:34 Density Unlocks Affordability 13:57 Partnering With Homeowners 16:31 Site Selection Criteria 20:58 Neighborhood Pushback and Change 23:08 Math Behind Multiplex Value 26:03 Designing Gentle Density 27:37 Why Multiplex Matters 28:05 Future of Single Family 31:38 Fast Proforma Basics 38:30 Partnering Timeline Returns 42:34 Risk Disclaimers 43:43 Build It Yourself Risks 45:06 Long Term Vancouver Outlook 48:28 Community Through Density 50:09 Wrap Up  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303121/fan_mail/new]

29. "Back to the Future Part II"... January Market Update, Villages and Autonomous Cars!

Join Jeff and Andrew as they discuss the latest trends in Vancouver's real estate market. They dive into the impact of winter on market activity, the effect of new zoning policies, and the ongoing changes in the local landscape. With practical advice for both buyers and sellers, this episode covers everything from current sales statistics to the future of walkable communities in Vancouver. For detailed market stats, visit www.vancouvermarketreport.ca. 00:00 Morning Catch-Up 00:48 Greenway Beautification Project 02:33 January Market Overview 05:00 BC Assessments and Market Trends 07:03 Client Conversations and Market Sentiment 09:38 Real Estate Transactions and Property Values 11:44 Market Predictions and Inventory Analysis 19:54 Current Market Dynamics 21:11 Impact of Lunar New Year on Real Estate 22:34 Spring Market Predictions 23:21 Bank of Canada Rate Decisions 25:11 Historical Interest Rates 26:02 Vancouver's Village Concept 31:15 Autonomous Vehicles Experience 34:44 Future of Multiplexes and Duplexes 36:57 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303121/fan_mail/new]

28. "Back to the Future" 2025 Recap and 2026 Predictions...

Join Jeff and Andrew as they dive into the highs and lows of the real estate market in 2025 and share their predictions for 2026. They discuss the challenges faced in the market and the significant changes in inventory and sales. They also cover the impact of government policies, the booming stock market, and the volatile real estate market. The episode provides comprehensive insights into rental developments, the influence of immigration policies, and the best strategies for buyers and sellers in the current market climate. Whether you're a seller, a first-time buyer, looking to trade up, or interested in rental properties, this episode offers actionable advice and expert perspectives to help navigate the year ahead. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc] New Year Catch-Up 02:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=131s] Reflecting on 2025: Market Surprises and Predictions 03:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=199s] Real Estate vs. Stock Market: A Year in Review 05:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=331s] Challenges in Real Estate Investment 06:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=362s] Vancouver's Rental Market Boom 09:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=584s] Market Trends and Predictions for 2026 21:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=1301s] Analyzing Market Trends and Price Movements 24:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=1445s] Impact of Presales and New Product on the Market 25:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=1530s] Challenges and Risks in Presale Investments 27:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=1632s] Future Market Predictions and Supply Management 27:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=1679s] Rental Development and Market Dynamics 33:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=2034s] Opportunities for First-Time Buyers and Trade-Up Strategies 37:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=2226s] Advice for Sellers and Market Timing 42:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8dgy3Z8Gc&t=2560s] Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303121/fan_mail/new]