So i got contacted by someone who could be a potential client, who had some interesting questions. 

I could tell by the email they sent that these were questions they were sending to more than one realtor.  And....i don't think they liked the answer gave them. 

They're looking to sell their condo and upsize into something bigger. 

So, here is the question they asked:" how do you approach the risk of aging systems like radiant heating, and roofing?

Well, aging components need to be replaced, especially the roof. So i'd be approaching it by either putting a few thousand dollars aside, and have a continuous plan where you put a small amount in there every month. 

I dont think they liked that answer so much.  But realistically, putting money on the side every month is responsible home ownership. I don't think that the approach of embracing special levy aligned with them so much.  But special levies are inevitable.



As the buyer, how do you protect us when sellers doesnt disclose the strata maintained items? 

Well, the seller isn't responsible for disclosing the condition of strata maintained items. They're all as transparent as can be in the strata documents.  More specifically, in the minutes, engineers reports and depreciation reports. Thats why its important for you to review the strata documents. Not me....you!  But i'lll be there by your side to review them with you...not for you. 

Again another answer that wasn't really taken well. 


But here's the jist of it:

Homeownership requires responsibility.  And....if you want your investment to flourish, you have to 

A. Stop being emotionally invested right after looking at a property. Theres a lot more you have to look at that you cannot see from the intial showing.
B. Stop running away from future costs. Instead of running away from them, its best to understand them. Future costs are again, inevitable, but what is accptable to you and what is the nature of these future costs. Sometimes these fuure costs arent in the best nature.
C. 

richmond realtor
richmond real estate
richmond townhomes
richmond homes for sale
richmond condos for sale
steveston homes for sale
steveston townhomes for sale
ironwood homes for sale
ironwood townhomes for sale