The blog · Selling · 14 articles

Vancouver real estate, on the record.

Straight answers on Vancouver and Burnaby real estate: what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to check before you buy or list. By Kyle Mark *PREC.

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May 12, 2026 · 4 min

Selling Your Vancouver Home in a Shifting Market: The 2026 Pricing Playbook

How to price a Vancouver home in a shifting market: finding true market value, why the first two weeks count, staging, negotiation and costly seller mistakes.

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March 27, 2026 · 4 min

Active Listings Are Surging: How the Vancouver Market Just Flipped

More active listings in Vancouver means negotiating power has shifted to buyers. What that means if you're buying, and how sellers have to price to compete.

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March 6, 2026 · 5 min

Why Vancouver Sellers Are Losing Leverage Right Now

Vancouver sellers are losing the edge as buyers take control of price and terms. Why old pricing fails and the strategy that works in this market.

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January 23, 2026 · 4 min

Why Vancouver Sellers Are in a Tough Spot in 2026

Why Vancouver sellers are under pressure in 2026: stacking inventory, buyer leverage and mortgage renewals, plus how Kyle Mark flips leverage back your way.

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December 12, 2025 · 3 min

Why December 2025 Was a Danger Zone for Sellers, and How Buyers Could Win

Why Vancouver sellers were struggling in December 2025, what it meant for buyers and how to negotiate hard while hunting for structural value.

November 10, 2025 · 4 min

Hope Is Not a Pricing Strategy: What Vancouver Sellers Need to Hear

Selling in Vancouver means more competition and pickier buyers. Why hope pricing fails, and the five moves smart sellers make right now.

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June 4, 2024 · 3 min

Flood-Proofing Your Sale: Mitigating Flood Risks for Vancouver Home Sellers

How to reduce flood risk before selling a Vancouver home: grading, drainage, waterproofing and sump pumps, plus how to show buyers the work.

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May 28, 2024 · 3 min

Preserving History, Maximizing Value: Selling Heritage Homes in Vancouver

How to sell a heritage home in Vancouver: protect the character, update the systems, know the city bylaws and market the home's history.

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May 24, 2024 · 3 min

Transit-Friendly Living: Why Proximity to Public Transit Matters for Vancouver Sellers

Why living near SkyTrain and major bus routes matters to Vancouver sellers, and how to market a transit-friendly home so buyers notice.

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May 17, 2024 · 3 min

Selling Your Vancouver Home? How Seismic Risks Impact Property Values

How earthquake risk affects a Vancouver home's value and sale, plus the seismic upgrades, records and listing details that reassure buyers.

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May 14, 2024 · 4 min

Navigating Vancouver's Rainy Season: Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Home

How to sell a Vancouver home in the rainy season: get it weather-ready, stage it warm, shoot photos on a clear day and stay flexible with showings.

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May 10, 2024 · 3 min

Peat Bogs and Property: What Every Vancouver Home Seller Should Know

What Vancouver sellers need to know about peat bog land: disclosure, foundations, insurance questions, and how engineers can reassure buyers.

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May 7, 2024 · 3 min

Understanding Vancouver's Rain Screen System: A Seller's Perspective

What a rain screen system is, why Vancouver buyers care, and how sellers can use maintenance records and the right agent to show its value.

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May 3, 2024 · 4 min

10 Essential FAQs for Selling Your Home in Vancouver: Your Ultimate Guide

Ten straight answers for Vancouver sellers on prepping your home, pricing, renovations, showings, paperwork, timing and what closing will cost you.