There are many factors that influence a buyer’s decision to buy a particular home. It is not feasible for sellers to meet all the requirements of prospective buyers but, there are some common things that are considered basic requirements and are expected. If you are unsure of how to steal a buyer’s heart or what investments can help you make a quick sale, compiled here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about home selling. Answers to these can help solve some of your dilemmas.

1. What key home improvements influence a home buyer’s decision?

Does the roof need replaced? Is the plumbing working? Do the walls need repainted? These are just some of the questions you need to ask yourself. There are so many repair options to consider, but the answer depends on individual preference. Most home buyers want a house that doesn’t need tons of repair work.

The first two things to consider are the yard and exterior, including the entry. These two places are seen first...

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What's not on the property title may be important

In West Vancouver in 2007, on the advice of her REALTOR®, a property seller checked to see if there was an underground fuel storage tank on her property.

There was and the seller had the tank removed and the contaminated soil remediated. The bill was $202,963.07.

The seller had bought the property in 2001 without using the services of a REALTOR® and had been told by the previous owner that the tank had been removed or decommissioned.

The seller sued the former property owned and won because the owner hadn’t disclosed the severity of the problem.(Note: a REALTOR® was not involved in the 2001 sale).

What do these examples have in common?

• In Richmond, an illegal drug lab in a rental home on a busy street resulted in a neighbourhood evacuation.
• In Marpole, the owners of a non-profit theatre learned from a neighbouring business that the building they own is one of a dozen commercial sites sitting...