Archived blog posts for : 2011

Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens, the Fraser Valley's premier real estate publication

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens

Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens has finally arrived!

Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens is the premier real estate magazine showcasing homes in the North Delta, Surrey, Cloverdale, Langley and White Rock areas. It is a real estate publication designed to help educate the public in best practices industry insights and features the hottest listings the Fraser Valley has to offer.

Produced monthly, Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens is updated and circulated to hundreds of homes, major banks, retailers and restaurants. It is a publication provided by Darin Germyn of Macdonald Realty Olympic.

If you would like to learn more about this magazine, contact homes@germyn.ca with your inquiry!

Darin

www.neighbourhoodhomesandgardens.com

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The value of an expert

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: darin germyn , real estate consultant

The value of an expert

An expert as defined by Wikipedia is a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study. An expert can be, by virtue of credential, training, education, profession, publication or experience, believed to have special knowledge of a subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon the individual's opinion.

If your car is broken, do you send it to a mechanic or your hairdresser? If your refrigerator stops working, do you call in the technician or call you accountant? When you decide to purchase or make available your most valuable asset, your home, do you call a realtor or take advice from your neighbour? Buying and selling a home is best left to an expert.

Everyone seems to have an advanced knowledge of many things, and real estate is no different. Quite often you have someone who has bought and sold a home as many as 5 times in their lifetime, and feel that this warrants an advanced knowledge of the subject. I have baked cookies about 5 times in my life, and that does not make me an expert baker.

A self-proclaimed expert as defined by Urban dictionary is The annoying know-it-all in everyone's social circle, or quasi-member thereof, who always insists on one-upping the person controlling a current conversation with useless factoids or name-dropping to make himself appear more knowledgeable or superior to the audience in question. Considers himself (herself) the perfect candidate for "Jeopardy.

Now this description is humorous yet also strikes to a point. John Nesbi made famous so many years ago by saying, “We are drowning in information but starving for Knowledge.” With the likes of Google making information readily available to the public within micro seconds, anyone can be a self-proclaimed expert on anything within minutes online. This does not make you an expert based on our Wikipedia understanding.

It is ever so important to have someone that you like and trust when deciding to acquire or dispose of your most valuable asset. The right real estate professional will guide you to the best practises, the ins and outs of the industry, the common pit falls, and most importantly, represent your best assets on your behalf. The right real estate professional will help you get what you want, on your terms, and ensure you are looked after. The process of buying/selling is full of major hazards, legalities, and costly ventures. Trust the professionals and experts to handle the ride as you sit back and enjoy the view. When it comes to taking advice from your neighbour, family, or co-workers, double check their day to day job descriptions and thank them for thinking of your best interest. Smile and kindly remind them, you will take their recommendations to heart, and relay their concerns and advice to the expert, your real estate professional.

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I have sold a property at 10769 VISTA PL in Delta

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Nordel, N. Delta Real Estate

I have sold a property at 10769 VISTA PL in Delta.

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You found it! Pristine renovated stunner in sought after Canterbury Heights, first time available in 17 years. 5 bedroom home, with upgrades that make it far superior to competition. Upgrades include new roof (2yrs), new 8x19 deck, new kitchen & appliances, bathrooms redone, laundry up and down, fresh paint, new furnace and hotwater (3-4yrs), plumbing, double pane windows, and A/C. With a landscaped yard, this home shows like a 10 and pride of ownership is visible. Just a short drive to major connector routes from hwy 91 and 99. 1 block from schools and recreation, and a short walk to shopping and Sun God arena. Be sure to check us out online at the link provided. You found it!

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Neighbourhood Homes and Gardens, the Fraser Valley's premier real estate publication

The value of an expert

I have sold a property at 10769 VISTA PL in Delta

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