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To FSBO or not to FSBO...IS that the Question?Q: Why should I pay an agent to sell my home rather than sell it on my own?
A: Want to hear something funny? After six months of trying to sell his own home, the founder of the #1 website people use to sell their own homes sold his home...using a real estate agent.
That's right. Colby Sambrotto, the founder of ForSaleByOwner.com spent six months trying to sell his New York City apartment through ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on May 18, 2012
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Ten Mile Point Building Opportunity $995,000. Listed on the MLS.Here's one that's a little off the beaten path and a property that offers the unsuspecting a pretty unusual building opportunity in highly desirable Ten Mile Point. It's a 1.03 acre (44,708 sf) lot with an older 3 bedroom home on it. The home itself hasn't really been updated too much since it's construction in 1953...BUT the foundation is excellent and engineers and the Municipality have approved ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 17, 2012
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It's Springtime in Victoria!
It's Springtime in Victoria... How much do you think you could sell your house for if it were put on the market today? How long would it take to sell?
You probably ask yourself these questions from time to time, even if you’re not currently thinking of making a move.
Why not find the answers?
It’s easy. Just give me a call. I’d be happy to drop by for a quick visit so that ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 17, 2012
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Great Family Home! 2123 Pentland Road, South Oak BayThis is the one. Perfect South Oak Bay location. Walking distance to the ocean and around the golf course, past the marina and back through the Oak Bay Village. You're looking at 4200 sf of beautifully finished space on a good sized lot, well landscaped with a southerly back yard and entertainment sized patio. With 5/6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms plus possible extra in-law accommodation this newly constructed ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on June 10, 2011
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Spring MarketFor Sale signs are popping up everywhere you look and open houses are the norm on weekends for now until late Fall. I am seeing good value in Oak Bay and in parts of Fairfield and James Bay as well and the inventory to choose from seems to range right from small one bedroom condos through townhouses and right onto single family homes of pretty well all sizes. Great time to be a buyer, if you're quick. ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 12, 2011
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Scotiabank Key PartnerI am happy to announce that Shayne Martin, Mortgage Development Manager (shayne.martin@scotiabank.com) and his team at Scotiabank have selected me to be their key partner for real estate services. I'll be helping clients they represent to find new homes and happily will be posting all of my listings in Scotiabank branches for their multitude of clients to look at and have first dibbs on. It's a great ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 12, 2011
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New Listing - - Oak Bay Avenue...Beautiful one bedroom condo on the first floor with laundry and extra storage right down the hall. This cozy home is steps from the Oak Bay Village. Literally. Found at 2095 Oak Bay avenue it is basically at the top of Elgin Road. Priced well at $219,900 it's easy to view and a pleasure to show. Call anytime direct to cell: Graham 250-415-1931.
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 12, 2011
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Saanich Single Family home on huge lot...Coming up in May...10,000 + Square foot lot with 3 bedroom up home...central to everything, located in a very well treed (oak trees) area close SMUS...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on April 12, 2011
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The Spring Market...New Fairfield ListingMy listing on Taylor Street had lots of interest and sold quickky to some very happy buyers. If that's any indication of what the spring market is going to be like, get ready. Buyers are competitive and ready to strike on homes and properties in the core of victoria if they're presented well and priced fairly.
Coming up later this month (around the middle of March) I'll be listing a home ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on March 4, 2011
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Saanich East House New Listing 1737 Taylor StreetThis is a great family home with extra accommodation. It's about 2000 + square feet of finished space with 3 bedrooms on the main floor and a one bedroom in-law suite down. Lower level ceiling height is about 7 feet throughout. The upstairs kitchen and bath have been recently renovated and both have heated tile floors. Oak floors elsewhere on the main level. The back of the house faces South and ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on February 7, 2011
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Fairfield House for sale...This est 1900 square foot family house in waiting has 3 bedrooms on the main floor and a full height unfinished lower level. This is a sold 1950's home with great bones and super potential. Updates required include a new upper kitchen and bathroom plus windows. The lower level features a walk out level entry to the backyard which is bright and sunny but unfenced. The wood floors up are remarkable. ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on January 29, 2011
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New House in Oak Bay coming up!An fyi for any families looking for a brand new home in South Oak Bay that will be coming to the market very soon. At over 4,000 square feet this home can accommodate just about anyone's needs and it is finished to a very high standard ensuring many years of comfortable, worry free living in one of the best neighbourhoods in Victoria. Short walk to shops, parks, schools, the beach. about 9000 sf lot ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on January 28, 2011
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Oak Bay properties wanted!I represent buyers looking for homes coming up for sale in South Oak Bay in the price range of up to $1 million. They are ok with renovating so condition really is 4th in line behind location, lot size and of course price. If you'd like to meet a buyer or two to see if you can affect a sale before hitting the market please visit my website at www.gobavington.com or www.bavington.ca to read more about ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on January 28, 2011
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Condo at Dockside GreenI am working with 3 client families each with a condo at Dockside Green that they'd like to sell but are not going to list on the open market right now because they have renters in leases at great rates. There are 2 bedroom corner water view units available at prices comparable and better that what's presently offered for sale on the market and compare favourably to recent sales at this world reknown ...
Posted by Graham Bavington
on January 28, 2011
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