Leanne Drolet

Royal LePage Sterling Realty

Office 604-421-1010

Cell 778-840-7211

Email: Leanne@realtygal.ca

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Moving Yourself vs. Hiring Professionals

When you buy a new home and moving day is looming, it can be tempting to consider doing the move yourself. After all, by not hiring a moving company, you’re saving money.

It is true, the DIY approach can lower your moving costs, which is money you can put towards needed fixes and upgrades to your new property. But, you’re also adding a lot of work! You’ll need to think about boxes, packing, truck rental, gas, lifting and lugging, friends who offer to help but bail last minute, and more.

So, if you’re going to move yourself, plan carefully. Ensure you have all the boxes and packing supplies (tape, bubble wrap, etc.) you need. Most importantly, put together a reliable crew who can stick with you the entire day.

In addition to family and friends, it might make sense to hire a worker for the day. If that all seems like too much work and hassle, then using a moving company is a time-saving option. Yes, you’ll pay more. But you’ll get professional movers, with a truck, who can do much of the lifting and lugging for you. That will take a lot of the stress out of moving day. And, keep in mind, you don’t need to get the moving company to do it all. You can cut costs by having them handle the heavier items, such as appliances and furniture, while you DIY-move other things, such as easier-to handle boxes.

Regardless of which option you choose, make your plans well in advance. When it comes to moving day, you’ll be glad you did! Want more tips on making buying and selling easier? Private message me or give me a call!  Always happy to help!

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Feeling Cool about selling a home in November or December?

If you need to sell your home in the next month or two, you might be worried. After all, aren’t spring and summer the ideal seasons to list your property?


Most people think that if you list during a Pandemic and in November or December, you might have difficulties attracting buyers and getting the best price for your home. Right? No, not at this time!  While it’s true that spring and summer are traditionally busy periods in the real estate market, properties do sell every month of the year. It just so happens that our market is very active at this time and some properties are seeing more than one offer! 


It's actually a sellers market at the moment for detached homes as well as the townhome market is very active!  That would mean there is not as many homes on the market for buyers to choose from, but there are still buyers out looking for homes! Your property will likely sell fairly quickly; perhaps you’ll even get multiple offers.


So, if you’re thinking of selling, you’ll need to know three things:


• What comparable homes are selling for at this time of year.


• How long homes are taking to sell, on average.


• How to maximize your sale price!


If you're looking to get your home marketed effectively, so to attract as many buyers and pique their interest in making an offer, please feel free to contact me for a FREE evaluation of your home!


I'll let you know how I can help you to increase your sales price and get you the very most money for your home!  Call me for more details!  


Leanne 778-840-7211

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