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4 Things to Remember when Selling in A Buyers Market

By Dave Masson | October 11, 2022

Keep these things in mind for a successful, low stress sale in a buyers market. 1. Know Market Value – Price accordingly, you do not want to be chasing the market down! 2. Know the Average Days on Market – You don’t want a stale listing! 3. Be Prepared for Subjects – Buyers are now…

When Should You Start Talking about Making A Move?

By Dave Masson | March 17, 2022

The best time to start talking about making any move is EARLY! If you’ve been hesitant to reach out because  you’re only just thinking about it and don’t waste anyone’s time – Don’t hesitate! It’s NEVER too early to start the conversation!  Go ahead – Ask us anything! There’s nothing worse than falling in love…

Five of Your Top Staging Myths Busted!

By Dave Masson | January 24, 2022

When you work with us at the Dave Masson Real Estate Group, you’ll learn very quickly that our elite seller process is a ‘well oiled machine’ designed to bring the most offers and ultimately our joint goal: the highest price in the shortest amount of time! “But Dave, surely I can stage my own house…

Setting the Stage

By Dave Masson | September 23, 2020

Did you know that staged homes sell 20% faster and for 6 – 8% more money? I strongly believe that proper presentation prevents poor performance. I set the stage for successful showings and open houses by arranging professional cleaning and home staging services when necessary.  Even the smallest details go a long way when selling…

Why Should You Sell Over the Holidays?

By Dave Masson | December 1, 2018

Today I want to talk to you about the benefits of putting your home on the market during the holidays. Many sellers have been telling me that they plan on waiting until the first of the year to sell because that’s when all the serious buyers will enter the market, but that’s not necessarily true.…

Setting the Stage for a Profitable Home Sale

By Dave Masson | July 4, 2018

I wanted to touch on something that I feel is very important to consider when selling your home, staging. I feel that when you stage a property it increases the chance of having a potential buyer developing an emotional connection to the home. It showcases utilization of spaces they may have not noticed or written…

Pricing Your Home Right

By Dave Masson | May 30, 2018

Setting the price for your home is challenging. Too low, and you leave money on the table. Too high, and you scare away buyers to other properties. To complicate all this, your home is an emotional asset—it’s hard to see it objectively. Correctly priced homes sell faster because they are exposed to more qualified buyers.…

Three Key Things to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By Dave Masson | April 16, 2018

Earlier this week a client asked me, “What do I need to do to get my home ready for sale? I’m not ready to go on the market right now, but a few months down the line I will be. What do I need to do?” These are the three things I told her. 1.…

Downsizing: Is Less More?

By Dave Masson | October 12, 2017

The kids have moved out and your family home is starting to feel a little too big and too empty. Retirement is just around the corner and you’re beginning to think about downsizing your home. For most of us living in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, our home is the single largest purchase we will…