Garry Marr
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The message from realtors in Canada’s most expensive city is clear — price your home right if you want it to sell.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said there were 1,760 sales through the Multiple Listing Service in January, a 30.3% increase from a year ago. But sales were down 9.9% decline from December.
The board’s president had a specific message to homeowners, in a press release.
“If you’re looking to sell your home in a balanced market, it’s critical that your list price is reflective of current market conditions,” said Sandra Ms. Wyatt.
Last month’s sales figures remain 7.2% above the 10-year average for the month of January. Prices have inched up a bit too. The board’s composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver stood at $606,800 last month, a 3.2% increase from a year ago.
“The Greater Vancouver housing market has been in a balanced market for nearly a year. This has meant steady home sale and listing activity accompanied by stable home prices,” said Ms. Wyant, in the release.
New listings are on the rise, reaching 5,128 in January. That’s a 4.2% increase from a year ago. New listings were also 17.7% above the 10-year average for the month.
The new listings bring the total number of properties for sale across the Greater Vancouver area to 12,602 which is down 4.9% from a year ago but up 9% from December.
© 2014 National Post
