I know what's worth fixing
I can tell you which repairs and updates are likely to matter to buyers and which ones to leave alone, so you don't spend money you won't get back.
For sellers · Kelowna & the Okanagan
Sell with a plan, not a guess.
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you'll make. I'll walk you through it in three clear stages, Prep, Price and Launch, so you understand every decision before you make it.
A written valuation is free, with no obligation to list.
Why list with Chris
A builder's eye on your side of the table
Before real estate I spent 17 years in construction and ran several businesses. That background shapes how I prepare, price and negotiate the sale of a home.
I explain, you decide
Knowledge is power. You'll see the comparable sales, the reasoning behind the price, and the trade-offs in every offer in plain language.
I negotiate prepared
I study the property, the market and the buyer's position before building a strategy. You get someone hardworking, straightforward and firmly in your corner.
Local, with national reach
I've called Kelowna home on and off since 2011, and your listing is backed by Royal LePage Kelowna and the MLS® System, including REALTOR.ca.
The Seller's Prep Kit
Prep. Price. Launch.
The same three stages as the kit I hand to my sellers. Each one has a clear job, and we don't move on until it's done properly.
Prep
Get the home ready for buyers
- A room-by-room walkthrough with a fix-or-leave list
- Decluttering, cleaning and staging advice
- Small repairs handled before buyers find them
- Documents gathered: title, strata records, permits, utility costs
Price
Set a price the market will back
- A written comparative market analysis using recent comparable sales
- A look at the active listings you'll compete with
- A pricing strategy we agree on together
- An estimate of your net proceeds after costs
Launch
Put it in front of the right buyers
- Professional photography and listing copy
- MLS® System listing, REALTOR.ca and targeted marketing
- Showings coordinated around your schedule, with buyer feedback
- Offer review, negotiation and guidance through to completion
Before the photographer arrives
Your prep checklist
Work through this the week before photos. If something on the list feels like a big job, call me first. It may not be worth doing.
- Clear kitchen and bathroom counters
- Pack away personal photos and extra furniture
- Replace burnt-out bulbs and open every blind
- Touch up scuffed paint and tighten loose handles
- Clean windows, inside and out
- Tidy the yard, sweep the entry and wash the front door
- Empty the garage and storage areas as much as you can
- Put on the simmer pot from your kit before showings
- Plan where pets will be during photos and showings
Seller questions
What sellers ask me most
What is my home worth?
It depends on recent sales of similar homes nearby, your home's condition, and what else is for sale right now. I'll prepare a written comparative market analysis for your property at no cost, and walk you through how I got to the number.
Should I renovate before selling?
Sometimes, but often less than you'd think. With my construction background I can tell you what a job is likely to involve and whether buyers are likely to value it, before you spend anything.
What does it cost to sell?
Typical costs include real estate commission, legal or notary fees, and paying out any mortgage. We'll go through every cost and my fees in writing before you sign anything, so there are no surprises.
How long will it take?
That depends on your price, your property type and the market at the time. I'll show you how long comparable homes have taken to sell so you can plan around real numbers.
What paperwork is involved?
You'll receive BCFSA's Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services, sign a listing agreement, and usually complete a Property Disclosure Statement. I'll explain each one before you sign.
What if I need to buy as well?
We'll plan the timing of both together, including how the dates and conditions on one affect the other.
“Excellence is my minimum standard.”
Chris Beaulieu, Licensed REALTOR® · Royal LePage Kelowna
Start here
Request your home valuation.
Tell me about your property and I'll prepare a written comparative market analysis. It's free and there's no obligation to list.
- Direct
- 250-317-9818
- chrisbeaulieu@royallepage.ca
- Office
- Royal LePage Kelowna
#1 – 1890 Cooper Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8B7