When preparing your Okanagan property to show, work your way from the outside in. It is essential that your home possess a certain “drive-up appeal.” Remember, a potential buyer’s first impression of your house is formed while s/he is...

You don't remember hosting a 'running of the bulls' event in your hallway, but there it is - a gored wall. You find yourself staring at an irregular hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall.  

Don't worry.

Patching drywall is...

Once you’ve minimized the clutter in your home, clearing out excess items and furniture, you’ll be ready to concentrate on repairs, cleaning, and decoration. Your goal is to get each room looking its sharpest and most fresh—the better...

Finding a Kelowna real estate agent who is right for you requires doing a little homework, and asking the right questions. It is a decision that could ultimately cost or save you thousands of dollars. Keep in mind the individual you choose will be handling...

Budgeting for your Lake Country real estate purchase or anywhere in the Okanagan can be tricky. Not only are there mortgage installments and the down payment to consider, there are a host of other—sometimes unexpected— expenses to add to the...

There is no set equation to determine how you’ll reach an offer price on your Kelowna home. Rather, the process involves a range of research and comparison that will vary with each situation. You’ll need to look at sales of comparable properties,...

When looking at Lake Country homes for sale or anywhere in the Okanagan, each home buyer has different ideas of what will constitute the ideal home for them.  These notions are often based on particular aesthetic preferences. But one thing that unites...

Your Kelowna home is likely your largest asset, so selling it may be the biggest financial move you’ve ever made, one that requires significant thought and strategy. However, once you’ve entered the market, the process may move very quickly:...

The asking prices of most homes on the Lake Country real estate market indicate the current state of the market, and usually, mirror the prices for which other similar homes in the area have recently sold. In deciding upon a selling price, a home-seller...

Whether seeking solace, activity, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a Kelowna neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important...

It’s official, you’ve signed the papers, dotted all the i’s and crossed the t’s—you own a new home in the Okanagan! You’ve almost reached the end of your journey. However, you're now faced with the daunting task of moving....

The thousands of dollars in rent you’ve already paid to your landlord may be a staggering figure—one you don’t even want to think about. Buying a house just isn’t possible for you right now. And it isn’t in your financial...

After putting in a huge amount of time and effort to get your Okanagan home looking good and ready to sell, your hard work is finally going to pay off: your home is on the market— you’re ready to begin showing. Your house should always be ...

The process of buying or selling Okanagan real estate seems to involve a million details. It is important that you educate yourself on as many parts of this process as you can—this knowledge could mean the difference of thousands of dollars in the...

You never get a second chance at a first impression - we’ve all heard this expression before.

And now, while you are preparing your Okanagan house to sell, it should not be far from your mind. While logical factors such as price and...

Selling your home is a complex process that can be stressful and time-consuming. The experienced Lake Country realtors at The Share Team have over 50 years of combined knowledge, skills, and connections to help you through the process every step of the...

You’ve been saving for awhile, weighing your options, looking around casually. Now you’ve finally decided to do it—you’re ready to buy a house in Lake Country. The process of buying a new home can be incredibly exciting,...