Friday, November 13, 2009
Snow!
Well here it is the first snowfall of the season in Kelowna and my snow tires are not slated for install till Dec. 2nd! It sure looks pretty but hopefully this is just a flash in the pan and we don't get any more till Dec. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Remember
Celebrating remembrance day with a new D&G watch...yay!!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Live music
Come down to oflannagins pub tonight for some good live music and atmosphere!
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Downtown for dinner
Heading downtown for a nice late dinner at Earls with some friends. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device
What A GONG Show!!
Well I finally wrapped up my longest ever in the works deal...what a ride...This brings me to my point...using a Realtor to assist you in the sale of your home is more then just good sense it can make the difference between a deal coming together and no deal at all. When you think of selling you think that all you do is put your home on the market and then someone will buy it...think again...this deal had 7...count'em 7 accepted offers fall apart for different reasons before I finally brought some buyers to the table myself who could get it together...imagine thinking your home was sold 7 times only to realize that it was back to the drawing board...I feel so bad for my sellers…now imagine the work involved for me...you have no idea....this last one (although it came together in the end) was no picnic either...it took weeks and multiple extensions to get it together....usually my job is over after the subjects are off but in this instance the banks and lawyers were not communicating effectively enough to get the job done and I had to step in and save the day for both my buyers and sellers...that’s right people its more then a pay cheque....peoples lives are on hold and in turmoil until things get sorted out...that is something that bankers and lawyers and sometimes even Realtors forget...if I had not intervened on this I have no doubt that it would have fallen apart costing my sellers time, money, and stress while possibly loosing my buyers deposit in the process...
As a Realtor I am often in the middle and it is up to me to sort out all the details and to do so quickly all while people are over stressed and over emotional and sometimes not as helpful as they should be...I'm not looking for sympathy here (in fact I enjoy the stress) what I am looking for is understanding that Realtors serve a purpose and that although it may seem we get paid a lot (and sometimes we do) there is a ton of stuff that goes on behind the scenes that we take care of so buyers and sellers can rest easy and not worry...not to mention helping everyone not get sued! That’s right...we as agents step into the middle and open ourselves up to litigation on every deal...we do this to protect you as at the end of the day few of you know how to write a contract that will cover your buns in the event that things go wrong...Its funny to think that it has taken over a year to get paid for this deal!....maybe funny is not the right word...lol....but at the end of it all I am very pleased to have helped my sellers realize their freedom to travel and my buyers to own their first home...ahhhh...job well done...thanks for listening!
Sincerely,
Trever
PS. Your referrals to friends and family are always greatly appreciated and rewarded.
Trever Florko, REALTOR®
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Visit my website: www.florko.ca
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105A skilled Realtor is an invaluable tool to help facilitate both the finding of the perfect home and the writing of a firm and binding contract. I pride myself on my services and communication skills and will work hard to make your home buying e xperience an enjoyable one. Negotiating a fair price for my clients is one of my strong suits and rest assured that if you employ me as your Realtor you will get the service you desire and deserve.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Record Inventory Levels - Prices Hold Steady Kelowna, August 8, 2008
Record Inventory Levels – Prices Hold Steady Kelowna, August 8, 2008:
The Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported the number of units listed on the Multiple Listing Service® in the Central Zone was up again this month by 43% at 1419 listings this July compared to 995 in July 2007. Total sales dollars of all property types sold on the MLS® in June decreased by 38% compared to July 2007 while the number of Units Sold also decreased by 39% (334 units sold compared to 553 last July).
Brenda Moshansky, OMREB Director and REALTOR® in the Central Zone says: "In this market where the volume of inventory is reaching record levels, it is natural to wonder what is happening to prices. Reviewing the year to date, month over month price trends, the average and median prices continue to increase; however, whereas we were seeing price trends increasing in the 20 -28% range over the last four years, so far this year the increases are in the 10 - 13% range."
"Increases in inventory levels will continue to put downward pressure on prices; however, we do not expect prices to drop off dramatically." continued Moshansky. "When we put the numbers in context, we realize our sales have returned to normal levels. We also are somewhat buffered from trends in other areas as we are a destination point continuing to attract interest." Moshansky summarized "This is a strong and active market where sellers need every bit of knowledge and expertise from their REALTOR® to establish a competitive price. Buyers also need the negotiation skills of a REALTOR® to help them evaluate their decision and get the most bang for their dollar."
The Central Zone of OMREB covers an area from Peachland to Lake Country and east along Hwy 33 to Westbridge (including the Christian Valley).
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1281 Member REALTORS® and 93 real estate offices in the Central Interior of BC. For the most comprehensive source of all real estate listings, home buying and selling information, visit our national websites at: www.mls.ca and www.icx.ca. Our local public website is available at: www.omreb.com. All OMREB listings are published in our MLS® Real Estate Review magazine available at all real estate offices and various locations in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, the Shuswap and Revelstoke areas.
For comprehensive Board-wide statistical information please visit www.omreb.com
The Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported the number of units listed on the Multiple Listing Service® in the Central Zone was up again this month by 43% at 1419 listings this July compared to 995 in July 2007. Total sales dollars of all property types sold on the MLS® in June decreased by 38% compared to July 2007 while the number of Units Sold also decreased by 39% (334 units sold compared to 553 last July).
Brenda Moshansky, OMREB Director and REALTOR® in the Central Zone says: "In this market where the volume of inventory is reaching record levels, it is natural to wonder what is happening to prices. Reviewing the year to date, month over month price trends, the average and median prices continue to increase; however, whereas we were seeing price trends increasing in the 20 -28% range over the last four years, so far this year the increases are in the 10 - 13% range."
"Increases in inventory levels will continue to put downward pressure on prices; however, we do not expect prices to drop off dramatically." continued Moshansky. "When we put the numbers in context, we realize our sales have returned to normal levels. We also are somewhat buffered from trends in other areas as we are a destination point continuing to attract interest." Moshansky summarized "This is a strong and active market where sellers need every bit of knowledge and expertise from their REALTOR® to establish a competitive price. Buyers also need the negotiation skills of a REALTOR® to help them evaluate their decision and get the most bang for their dollar."
The Central Zone of OMREB covers an area from Peachland to Lake Country and east along Hwy 33 to Westbridge (including the Christian Valley).
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1281 Member REALTORS® and 93 real estate offices in the Central Interior of BC. For the most comprehensive source of all real estate listings, home buying and selling information, visit our national websites at: www.mls.ca and www.icx.ca. Our local public website is available at: www.omreb.com. All OMREB listings are published in our MLS® Real Estate Review magazine available at all real estate offices and various locations in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, the Shuswap and Revelstoke areas.
For comprehensive Board-wide statistical information please visit www.omreb.com
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