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REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR SALT SPRING ISLAND - SEPTEMBER 2019

9/12/2019

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FALL HAS ARRIVED ON SALT SPRING ISLAND.....A BIT EARLY!

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So what happens after Labour Day?  Well, the Real Estate market on Salt Spring usually experiences a rise in sales and listings as Sellers decide to sell after enjoying the summer and Buyers are back at work after a summer holiday and are now thinking about moving.  Spring is often a time when families look at moving so their children can start their new school in September.  Fall is when we see more couples or retirees looking for homes.

Prices?  At this time we are seeing significant price reductions, especially at the higher end of the Market. Sellers who listed in the Spring and haven't sold are now contemplating not selling till Spring (our busiest time) unless they lower their prices and sell now.  Buyers are waiting for the price reductions they know are likely, so Fall can be a busy time for Buying and Selling.

How best to buy?  Salt Spring is a varied market and has greatly varied topography, views, acreage, etc.  A local Realtor will be knowledgeable about septics, zoning, Islands Trust regulations, soils, water supply, comparable sales, etc. so you best bet is to have a local Realtor on your side.  It doesn't cost you anything.

Selling?  You want to know the best listing price. Too high and the home sits on the Market and many potential Buyers don't view because they feel the price is too high.  Wait too long to lower the price and then the home gets fewer views because Buyers think there must be something wrong with it as it hasn't sold.  Too low and you don't realize full value.  As with Goldilocks and the porridges, you need to find what is "just right".  And "just right" changes, given supply and market conditions.  Right now, lower end homes are popular, mid-range is balanced market/somewhat Buyer's market and high end homes are definitely a "Buyer's market.

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We have purchased two properties with homes through Rob Irving within the last five years.  He has proven to be both professional and knowledgeable in the island's real estate market.  He has worked diligently in protecting our interests by following up with Island authorities on code, zoning, water and sewage questions. I highly recommend Rob Irving to others considering either buying or selling 
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Hugh Preddy

I don't like house-hunting but Rob made it much easier in a variety of ways.  I liked how he would not just ask you to walk through each house freely, but would offer his own opinion on the pros and cons of each property we visited, based on what he learned about our needs and wants.  Even though we took a very long time (~18 months) to find the house that suited us, not once did he show any signs of becoming impatient. It gave us great pleasure to send one or two more clients his way.  
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