Vancouver RealEstate Listings

In 2006, Vancouver, BC was ranked the 56th most expensive city to live among 144 major cities in the world, and the 2nd most expensive in Canada.

Read every word of the real estate listing agreement carefully, and make sure you understand everything before you sign it. Don't be afraid to ask about anything you don't understand.

Make sure your entire listing agreement is in writing and includes everything the Vancouver realestate agent has represented to you.

There are many different ways for a Vancouver RealEstate Agent to list your home:

• Open Listing. The real estate agent has the right to bring prospective buyers to see your home. If the buyer buys your home, the agent gets a commission. You can give an open listing to as many agents as you wish. This arrangement isn't popular with agents, and your home won't get the same market exposure as other homes. Coldwell Banker | Vancouver Condos
  
• Exclusive Agency Listing. The agent lists and markets your home, and gets a commission if your home sells through any agent or real estate company. You can also look for buyers on your own, in which case you won't owe the agent a commission.
  
• Exclusive Right To Sell Listing. With this most commonly-used listing, the agent gets a commission no matter who the buyer is, even if you find the buyer yourself.
  
• One-Time Show Listing. The agent can show the home to one potential buyer, listed by name, and is guaranteed a commission if the house sells to that buyer.
  

Before you list your Vancouver home - fix it up. Pick the right Vancouver real estate agent. Ask questions. How many similar Vancouver properties has the realtor sold? What services are included? What is the realtor commissions?