Medallion Club Award

Just received this in the mail - excited to have achieved the Medallion Club Award for the 3rd year in a row! This award recognizes the accomplishments of the profession's Top 10% of realtors in the Greater Vancouver area. I am SO thankful for all the incredible people in my life.. my clients, colleagues, family & friends for helping me get here and achieve my goals! 

I look forward to another year of doing what I love... assisting you to achieve your real estate goals, please don't hesitate to call me.

Thanks!



Alisa Sakamoto 
Personal Real Estate Corporation 

The stats from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver have been released for January.  Home sales and listings trends are below long-term averages in the Metro Vancouver housing market. This is due largely to reduced activity in the detached home market.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I look forward to helping you

    Metro Vancouver Housing Market Off to a Quieter Start than Last Year

VANCOUVER, BC – February 2, 2017 – Home sales and listings trends are below long-term averages in the Metro Vancouver* housing market. This is due largely to reduced activity in the detached home market.

Residential property sales in the region totalled 1,523 in January 2017, a 39.5 per cent decrease from the 2,519 sales recorded in January 2016 and an 11.1 per cent decrease compared to December 2016 when 1,714 homes sold.

Last month’s sales were 10.3 per cent below our 10-year January sales average.

“From a real estate perspective, it’s a lukewarm start to the year compared to 2016,” Dan Morrison, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) president said. “While we saw near record-breaking sales at this time last year, home buyers and sellers are more reluctant to engage so far in 2017.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 4,140 in January 2017. This represents a 6.8 per cent decrease compared to the 4,442 homes listed in January 2016 and a 215.5 per cent increase compared to December 2016 when 1,312 properties were listed.

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver is 7,238, a 9.1 per cent increase compared to January 2016 (6,635) and a 14.1 per cent increase compared to December 2016 (6,345).

The sales-to-active listings ratio for January 2017 is 21 per cent. This is the lowest the ratio has been in the region since January 2015. Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.

“Conditions within the market vary depending on property type. The townhome and condominium markets are more active than the detached market at the moment,” Morrison said. “As a result, detached home prices declined about 7 per cent since peaking in July while townhome and condominium prices held steady over this period.”

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $896,000. This represents a 3.7 per cent decline over the past six months and a 0.2 per cent decrease compared to December 2016. 

Sales of detached properties in January 2017 reached 444, a decrease of 57.6 per cent from the 1,047 detached sales recorded in January 2016. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,474,800. This represents a 6.6 per cent decline over the last six months and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to December 2016.

Sales of apartment properties reached 825 in January 2017, a decrease of 24.7 per cent compared to the 1,096 sales in January 2016.The benchmark price of an apartment property is $512,300. This represents a 0.3 per cent increase over the last six months and a 0.4 per cent increase compared to December 2016.

Attached property sales in January 2017 totalled 254, a decrease of 32.4 per cent compared to the 376 sales in January 2016. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $666,500. This represents a 0.4 per cent decline over the last six months and a 0.7 per cent increase compared to December 2016.

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OPEN HOUSE: SAT/SUN FEB 11 & 12 FROM 2PM TO 4PM
11491 Plover Drive, Richmond (Westwind)

This Saturday and Sunday,  Feb 11th & 12th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 11491 PLOVER DRIVE in the Westwind neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Westwind.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Westwind House for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Alisa Sakamoto
REALTOR® RE/MAX WESTCOAST

FIRST OPEN HOUSE: 10371 Roselea Crescent
Sat/Sun Jan 28-29 2pm to 4pm

I am proud to announce that this Jan 28th and 29th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM I will be hosting an Open House at 10731 ROSELEA CRESCENT in the South Arm neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful South Arm.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this South Arm House for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.644.1044 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Alisa Sakamoto
REALTOR® RE/MAX WESTCOAST

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3200 REGENT STREET, Steveston Village, Richmond

Raise your family in this gorgeous one of a kind, custom built 4 bdrm + den, 4 bath home located on a wide lot in beautiful & quiet Steveston Village! Enjoy your lovely sunny south facing backyard â perfect for entertaining! Over 3200 SF, this home is a quality built by Pacific Coastal Homes and features a double car garage, high ceilings, in ceiling speaker system inside & out, A/C, 3 cozy gas f/p, engineered h/w floor, high-end appl & much more! 2 out of the 4 bdrms have high vaulted ceilings w/ ensuites. The Master is enormous with a spa-like ensuite, huge walk in closet & a hot tub off the private balcony! Steps from beloved Garry Point Park & Steveston Village with its quaint shops & restaurants. Donât miss the opportunity to own this stunning home!

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 10731 ROSELEA CRESCENT, South Arm, Richmond

You'll find this great family home in MONTROSE ESTATES featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms located on a tree lined street in a fantastic neighbourhood near South Arm Park & steps to Broadmoor Mall, transit & Community Center. Nice 6800 SF LOT w/ 80ft frontage. 3 level split, 3 bedrooms up, 1 down. Master has a walk-in closet & ensuite. Huge kitchen with pantry & eating nook. WEST facing backyard perfect for family gatherings! Newer roof, windows, hot water tank & furnace. Home is mostly original with tons of potential for your decorating ideas! Ideal for a FAMILY or INVESTOR - move in, hold or build your DREAM HOME (approx. 3200sf) Walking distance to French Immersion Bridge Elementary/McRoberts Secondary.

NEW PRICE for 11491 PLOVER DRIVE, Westwind, Richmond offered at $2,988,800

BRAND NEW 3944 SF 3 level 5 bedroom + den, 6 bathroom home is another awe-inspiring home by Penta Builders Group. This home sits on a large 5561 SF lot in desired Westwind neighborhood. Thoughtful details including a double car garage, high ceilings, in ceiling speaker system inside & out, Radiant heating, A/C, built-in back yard patio heaters, high end security system & much more! Kitchen features S/S appliances, Spice kitchen, full size pantry and designer finishes.