Decorating for the Holidays

Should I decorate my home for the Holidays when it is on the market?

When you are selling your home over the winter months, decorating for Christmas is something to consider.  The question is to “Deck the Halls” or to not “Deck the Halls”.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year and many families enjoy decorating their homes, making them festive for the holiday season.  You may be hesitant to bring out your Holiday decorations if your home is listed for sale as you want to reduce clutter.

With the Holidays just around the corner, we often get these questions from our sellers:

  • Can I decorate for Christmas?
  • Should I “tone it down” this year?
  • How early can I decorate?

It is important to continue family traditions and especially during the holidays.  Your life should not but put on hold when you are selling your home.  A buyer coming through the home may enjoy the festive feel and it could help them picture their family celebrating Christmas in the home in the years to come.  Buyers are also aware that the sellers are still living in the home and would expect some seasonal decorations.

Here are some tips for decoration this holiday season while your home is up for sale:

  • Keep it simple, this will make it easier to pack up when you home sells
  • Don’t cover up any key features in the home with decorations
  • Keep exterior decorations to a minimum, this would include inflatables

William Morris said “All rooms ought to look as if they were lived in, and to have so to say, a friendly welcome ready for the incomer.” In the end, it’s the holidays and if you like to get festive then go for it.  Enjoy your last Christmas in your home before it sells and look forward to decorating for the Holidays in your new home next year.

At Quincy Vrecko and Associates we understand this time of year is unique when selling your home.  We are here to help you navigate through the season and secure a sale on your home in the winter months.  Call Tracey Vrecko at 250-575-6448 to discuss tips for selling in the Winter season.

If you are considering listing your home in the winter months, then check out the main reasons why it is a good time to sell.

Big Living At Big White

Big Living: Sometimes, vacation means laying on a beach somewhere warm and letting the sun melt away your stresses and anxieties.

Other times, vacation means a warm sweater, friends and family, and an incredible view off the side of a snowy mountain.

If you consider yourself an avid outdoors person that enjoys skiing and or snowboarding then it’s time you hear about the advantages of Big White.

Big White Mountain

Offering world-class skiing and snowboarding within minutes of Kelowna, Big White has an incredible balance of skiing, snowboarding, and modern conveniences. Canada’s largest ski-in ski-out resort, you and the kids have the opportunity to ski straight up to the doorstep. Big White provides everything that you need for that amazing snowy getaway. Whether it is single-family living, a place to host friends and family, or a corporate retreat, Big White offers unparalleled value and enjoyment.

381 Rockridge

Consider all the benefits that Big White can offer with one of its flagship properties, 381 Rockridge Road listed by Royal LePage.

Featuring over 5,100 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms, the luxuries and conveniences offered by 381 Rockridge are too many to list comprehensively.

Jutting off the side of Big White, this structure takes advantage of its unique positioning to offer its residents maximum value.

Designed to take full advantage of the views and conveniences only mountain living can offer, not only does 381 Rockridge offer ski-up living and incredible mountain vistas, but also a swim-out hot tub.

381 Rockridge is an undoubtedly beautiful piece of architectural art. From your property, you can take in the full breadth of its incredible beauty. From beyond your property, its design is such that it is nearly impossible not to notice.

If you consider yourself one who enjoys the kind of vacation that includes skiing, snowboarding, roaring fires, and being surrounded by family and friends, then you need to look no further than the slopes of Big White.

No matter your tastes or preferences, if it’s a luxury property in Kelowna or the Okanagan you’re looking for, you need to look no further than Quincy Vrecko and Associates to find the perfect property to suit your needs. With decades of experience in luxury sales and over 60 million dollars in property sold to date, whether selling or buying, there is no better way to get the best deals than with Quincy Vrecko and Associates.

 

Is it a Good Time to Sell?

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As we approach the winter months, some sellers elect to hold onto their properties for the perceived advantages of showing in the spring and summer months.  However, with a realty team as knowledgeable and practiced as Vrecko Real Estate Group, you can be confident selling your home even in the winter months.

There are a few key advantages of selling your home in the slower seasons:

The Benefits of Slow-Season Selling

Good Time

Across Canada, it’s conventional to see lulls in inventory during the late fall and winter months. Most homeowners choose to wait till spring to list their properties. Those who strategically take advantage of the resulting reduction in inventory can access incredible benefits.

When inventory is low, buyers have a smaller selection of choices and a greater sense of urgency to choose. With fewer properties available, prospective buyers have a reduced ability to ‘shop around’ for alternatives.  Buyers know that if they take too long to decide on a property, another buyer will snatch the property.

For this reason, we consistently see houses sell closer to their list price, with significantly fewer showings, during the slow season. It’s a simple reality that with reduced supply comes an increase in demand from buyers.  This is most prominent with listings that include pools, which are difficult properties for buyers to find in the winter.

Good Time1502 Pinot Noir Drive

Don’t believe us?  Take a look at this recent listing for all the evidence you might need.

1502 Pinot Noir is a perfect example of a property that sellers may be discouraged from listing during the slow season. It is a 5300 sqft 5 bed/6 bath home with rich wood accents, a media room, and a heated in-ground pool.

Successfully selling in winter requires a special touch; a unique understanding of market conditions and knowledge of how to take advantage of them. It is precisely this touch that distinguishes Quincy Vrecko as the leader in Kelowna luxury real estate.

Vrecko & Associates were able to sell this listing nearly at the list price, in a very short period using their Kelowna real estate expertise.

If you’d like to hear more about the opportunities available for selling luxury Kelowna properties during the slower season, get in touch with Quincy, or give the team a call at 250-863-8810.

Kelowna Homes – Buy and Sell with Tracey Vrecko

With November beginning, the supply of affordable homes for sale in Kelowna hits a seasonal low. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Kelowna, it pays to ensure you get the most of this opportunity by relying on the best in the business, Quincy Vrecko & Associates.

725 Cantina Court

Consider 725 Cantina Court, an example of the market demand for homes priced $650,000 and below.

725 Cantina Court was on put on the market by Quincy Vrecko & Associates, and was sold in just over 2 weeks and for 99% of the list price. Coming in well under the average of 42 days for Kelowna homes under $650,000, its quick sale can be attributed to the expertise of Tracey Vrecko, and the unique changes to  Kelowna real estate market resulting from Canada’s new mortgage rules.

On October 17th, Canada’s new mortgage rules came into effect. In turn, the sub-$650,000 segment of the Kelowna real estate market is experiencing a substantial surge in demand.  Home buyers in every segment have experienced a significant reduction in their purchasing power since these rules came into effect, resulting in an increase in the population of buyers in Kelowna’s sub $650,000 market. This surge has come just as the supply of these homes hits a seasonal low, creating a unique situation for Kelowna home buyers and sellers.

Make the most of these unique circumstances with Tracey Vrecko, our expert on Kelowna’s sub-million home market.

 The Advantage of Expertise with Tracey Vrecko

If you’re in the market to sell, it pays to go with the expert who can take advantage of this exciting market. Guarantee the best experience possible by leveraging the power of her knowledge and expertise by getting in touch with Tracey Vrecko. This surge in demand and reduction in supply provides you an incredible opportunity, made better by accessing the unique edge Tracey brings to the table. Nobody knows the market better, and can do more for you than Tracey Vrecko.

Tracey Vrecko is the Quincy Vrecko & Associates expert on buying and selling homes in the sub-million-dollar market. An expert in this segment, there is nobody in Kelowna who knows more about the current trends and opportunities available to those looking to buy or sell Kelowna Homes than Tracey Vrecko.

If you’re buying or selling, Tracey has the expertise to guide you smoothly through the process. An industry leader in Kelowna and the Okanagan, she dedicates her life to comprehensively understanding the evolving Kelowna real estate market, now and into the future. To leverage her knowledge and expertise, give her a call at 1-250-575-6448.

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