Selling with Aivea
Selling Your Home in Greater Vancouver
Selling is about more than a sign on the lawn. Here's how I help you price, prepare, market and close, so you get the best result with less stress.
Together, step by step
My selling process
I'll be hands-on from our first conversation to your next chapter, with a plan that fits your home and your life.
- 1
Plan & price
We'll talk timing, look at nearby sales and set a pricing strategy tailored to your home.
- 2
Prepare
I'll help you decide what to refresh, stage or leave as it is, and get the paperwork ready.
- 3
Market
Professional photos, thoughtful presentation and a tailored launch bring your home to the right buyers.
- 4
Negotiate
We'll compare offers, price, subjects and dates so you can make a confident decision.
- 5
Close
I'll stay with you through subject removal, final details, completion and handing over the keys.
A starting point, not a commitment
What's my home worth?
Your home has a story that a quick online estimate can't see. Share your address and I'll take a closer look at nearby sales and what makes your home unique.
A personal, no-pressure market evaluation — whether you're ready to sell or simply curious.
— Aivea
From listing to sold
Plan your move
We'll start with your goals and timing. Are you moving up, downsizing, or relocating? Do you need to sell before you buy, or buy first and use bridge financing? Having a clear plan makes every decision that follows easier.
I help sellers of every home type: condos, townhouses, duplexes and detached houses, as well as presale contract assignments and newly built homes.
Price it right
I'll prepare a comparative market analysis using recent sales, active competition and what's happening in your neighbourhood right now. The right price brings in the most buyers in the first weeks, when interest is highest.
A quick way to read the market is the sales-to-active-listings ratio. Below about 12% usually favours buyers, 12% to 20% is balanced, and above 20% favours sellers.
Aivea's tip
Overpricing rarely pays off. Homes that sit too long often end up selling for less than if they'd been priced well from day one.
Get the paperwork ready
- The listing agreement (Multiple Listing Contract) that sets out how we'll work together
- A Property Disclosure Statement describing what you know about the home's condition
- For detached homes and duplexes: survey or lot plan, permits for renovations, and any co-ownership agreements
- For condos and townhouses: the Form B, strata minutes, bylaws, financials and depreciation report
- Your mortgage details, so your lawyer or notary can request a payout statement
- Photo ID. Realtors are required to verify your identity.
Prepare and stage your home
Small things make a big difference: decluttering, a deep clean, fresh paint in neutral colours, fixing the little repairs buyers notice, and tidying up the entrance and yard.
Staging helps buyers picture themselves living there. I'll walk through your home with you and suggest what's worth doing and what isn't.
Photos, floor plans and accurate measurements
Most buyers first meet your home online, so professional photos and a clear floor plan matter. Before real estate, I worked as a head drafting technologist at a measuring company, so I make sure your square footage and floor plans are accurate and presented well.
Market it widely
- The MLS® system through Greater Vancouver Realtors, and REALTOR.ca
- Social media, email and my network of local agents and buyers
- Open houses and private showings that fit your schedule
Review offers and negotiate
The highest price isn't always the best offer. We'll compare the deposit, subjects, the completion and possession dates, and how likely each buyer is to close.
Keep in mind that most BC buyers have a three-business-day rescission period after their offer is accepted. If they back out during that time, they pay you 0.25% of the purchase price.
Aivea's tip
If there are multiple offers, I'll help you set a clear process so every buyer has a fair chance and you get the strongest result.
Subject removal and completion
The subject-removal deadline is negotiated in your contract; it is separate from the buyer’s three-business-day rescission period. Once subjects are removed and any applicable rescission period has expired, the sale is firm. Your lawyer or notary pays out your mortgage, handles the adjustments and sends you the proceeds after completion. On possession day, the buyer gets the keys, so plan to have the home moved out of and clean by then.
Costs to plan for
Knowing these up front helps you understand what you'll take home from the sale:
- Realtor commission
- Paid from the sale proceeds on completion. We'll go over my fees clearly before you list.
- Legal or notary fees
- Often about $1,000 to $1,500 for a sale, plus disbursements.
- Mortgage payout
- Your lender may charge a discharge fee, and breaking a mortgage early can mean a prepayment penalty.
- Getting the home ready
- Repairs, painting, cleaning, staging and storage, depending on your home.
- Adjustments
- Property taxes, strata fees and utilities are split with the buyer up to the adjustment date.
- Taxes to check
- Your principal residence is usually exempt from capital gains tax. If you've owned the home for less than two years, BC's home flipping tax may apply. Non-residents of Canada have extra steps. Check with your accountant.
- Moving
- Movers, packing and any overlap between your sale and your next home.
This guide is general information for Greater Vancouver, not legal, tax or financial advice. Taxes, exemptions and lending rules change, so confirm the details for your situation with your lawyer or notary, accountant and lender. Figures were last reviewed in 2026.
From me to you
A little help for your next chapter.
My selling guide brings the process and checklists together in one place. Leave your details and I'll call you, then email you a copy.
— Aivea
Curious what your home is worth?
I'd be happy to prepare a free, no-pressure market evaluation for your home.
Let's talk