Residential
Buying, selling or renting a home.
I help people buy homes and condos, sell their place and find a rental in Vancouver and the North Shore. I do the homework, know the numbers and look out for you, the same way I do on commercial deals.
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Where should we start?
Start here
What’s going on at home?
Each page covers the options, the traps and the first steps.
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I want to buy a home.
The search, the offer, the subjects and getting to completion.
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I’m buying my first home.
The steps in order, and the programs worth asking about.
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I’m looking at a condo or townhouse.
Strata fees, bylaws, the depreciation report and special levies.
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I want to sell my home.
Pricing, preparing, marketing and negotiating offers.
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Our house is too big now.
Selling the family house and finding the right next place.
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I need a place to rent.
The search, viewings and the tenancy agreement.
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Buying a home
Four steps, in order.
How a purchase works in BC.
- 01
Get ready
Pre-approval, a budget with closing costs, and a short list of what matters.
- 02
Find it
Every listing, viewings, and a close look at the building or strata.
- 03
Offer
Price and subjects that fit the market and protect you.
- 04
Complete
Inspections, documents, subject removal and completion with your lawyer or notary.
Selling a home
Four steps to a good sale.
How a home sale works in BC.
- 01
Price it
Recent sales of similar homes, and an honest number.
- 02
Prepare
A short list of fixes, cleaning and good light.
- 03
Market it
Good photos, a floor plan and a clear description. Advertising is my old trade.
- 04
Negotiate
Price, subjects, deposit and dates, compared properly.
Renting
Looking for a place to rent?
Vancouver rentals go quickly. I can help you get your application ready, view places with you and read the tenancy agreement before you sign. See finding a place to rent and renting in BC.
Learn
Guides and checklists
Plain-language explainers with BC examples. Read them before you sign anything.
- Guide
What it costs to buy a home in BC
Beyond the price and the down payment, budget for these. Property Transfer Tax is usually the biggest one, and the calculator below gives you a rough…
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Strata documents checklist
Before you remove subjects on a condo or townhouse, read these. They tell you how the building is run and what it may cost you later.
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Renting a home in BC: the basics
Most residential tenancies in BC follow the Residential Tenancy Act. Here are the basics every tenant should know. Check the current rules with the…
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Vendor take-back mortgages, explained
With a vendor take-back, the seller lends the buyer part of the price. It can bridge a gap and get a sale done. It needs careful terms and a good…
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Homes across Vancouver and the North Shore, and in Burnaby and Richmond. Neighbourhood notes: Downtown, Gastown, Mount Pleasant, Broadway, North Shore, Burnaby and Richmond.
Quick answers
Questions people ask me
Short answers to the things I get asked most. If yours isn’t here, give me a shout.
Do you work on residential as well as commercial?
Yes. I’m licensed in BC for real estate trading services, and I help people buy, sell and rent homes alongside my commercial work.
Who pays your fee when I buy a home?
In most BC home sales, the seller’s brokerage shares its commission with the buyer’s brokerage. Before we start, you’ll get the BC disclosure forms and we’ll put how I’m paid in writing.
Can you help me find a rental?
Yes. I can help you search, view places with you and review the tenancy agreement before you sign. How that works and what it costs depends on the rental, so we’ll agree on it in writing first.
Which areas do you cover?
Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby and Richmond.
Go deeper
If you’re looking for more details
Buying, selling and renting rules that matter in BC
- Home buyer rescission period: three business days after acceptance to cancel most residential purchases, for 0.25% of the price.
- Property Transfer Tax: paid by the buyer, with exemptions for some first-time buyers and newly built homes.
- Strata depreciation reports: every five years for stratas with five or more lots.
- Rent increases: limited to 2.3% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027, once every 12 months with three months’ notice.
Next step
Tell me what you’re looking for at home.
Buying, selling or renting, give me a shout. A first conversation is free.