Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #187 - November 21, 2008
Co-Op real estate ownership in the West End of Vancouver
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Vancouver Real Estate Video Blogs by Ian Watt
Ian Watt, realtor in Downtown Vancouver Canada takes a new approach to marketing - the vlog or video blog. It’s candid, it’s raw, it’s opinionated, it’s unedited and it is original. It’s becoming what blogging was 3 years ago. As the Vancouver Sun newspaper says "Ian Watt is the star of his own business video, transforming his blog into a live show in which he tours Vancouver dispensing advice, hitting real estate hot buttons, winning over fans and enraging critics."
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Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Blogs 76 through 80
It's a great time to be a buyer... but not as good as in the US
Ian Watt video blogs about being the Vancouver real estate market and how its a great time to be a buyer, but not as good as in the US. As the economy is strong, real estate is still active and mortgage rates are low, its a fantastic time to pick through the higher than normal levels of inventory. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Provident Security, for condos and townhouses too
Provident Security is a Vancouver based home protection company that dominates the upscale Vancouver home security market. They are hosting a home security seminar next Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00pm at their new Kerrisdale showroom at 2309 West 41st Avenue… which will show people EXACTLY how 99% of residential burglaries happen in houses and townhouses too, and more importantly, what they can do to ensure that you do not become a victim. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Friday morning Agent's Open, Everyone is Welcome
Ian Watt video blogs about agent's open houses, this is a realtor oriented open house to preview newly listed properties for your clients. Even though these Friday morning opens are mainly for realtors, everyone is welcome to come. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
The Real Estate Channel, 20 Years too late?
Ian Watt video blogs about Vancouver's Real Estate Channel. With deep pockets, the Real Estate Channel has produced a fantastic product and a memorable experience, but Ian poses the question, with being in the age of the internet is the Real Estate Channel necessary? Does anyone watch it and do advertisers see any ROI? If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
We Don't handle Rentals, However...
With multiple inquiries per week, Ian Watt video blogs about the fact that we don't handle rentals. To fill this void, and to give renters and landlord a venue to advertise their needs and wants, Ian Watt has created community notice boards which are free to use. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Call me at odd hours, I don't mind (but I won't answer either)
Ian Watt video blogs about the fact that in real estate your clients as well as other realtors will call you at all hours of the day, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It may sound selfish but Ian Watt explains that even realtors can have office hours. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Realtor Loyalty
Ian Watt video blogs about why you may not get the service you deserve if you are not loyal to one realtor. One client admits he is working with 6 realtors and he doesn't care who finds him the right property. Guess who's not getting invited to the next client party? If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Buyer's Schedules, long time no see
Ian Watt video blogs about accommodating buyers for in this balanced Vancouver condo market. The viewing schedules in Vancouver real estate have been dictated by sellers for the past 6 years but now its time to be more flexible. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Video blogs while driving? That can't be safe
Ian Watt video blogs the importance of safety during the taping of his on air production. Even his cameraman is well equipped with a helmet and safety harness. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Keep Brian Jessel BMW a secrect...
Ian Watt wants you to keep Brian Jessel BMW a secrect because he wants to be the only realtor with a BMW, its his competitive advantage. There is a small group of realtors who are upset that Ian Watt is promoting the marketing services of a third party. They believe Ian is giving away their competitive advantage...
If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
What a balanced market means to incurable defects
Ian Watt video blogs about what a balanced market means to incurable defects such as a unit staring in to the dumpster or located on a busy intersection. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
We don't flyer, even I think its annoying
Ian Watt video blogs about his choice of elimating junkmail flyers from his marketing plan. It's annoying, not very effective, and its killing the environment. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca orvisit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Standard Real Estate Commissions, theres no such thing
Ian Watt video blogs about commissions and the fact that there is no such thing as a standard commission. People can charge anything perhaps $1000 up to 5% or 10% should they wish. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Realtor Spam Had Its Time and Day
Ian Watt video blogs about realtor spam and how in a super hot market when properties were selling before they hit the MLS it was a great service. Now is this balanced market it is totally unnecessary. If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
Vancouver Sun writer Gillian Shaw wants to know why Online Video is where its at
Vancouver Sun writer Gillian Shaw investigates why online Video is the new blog, and why Downtown Vancouver realtor Ian Watt is video blogging his daily real estate rants and raves from the safety of his car. Please read the Vancouver Sun on May 14, 2008 to see why Reachd rocks the online video training market and to learn more about video blogging. Visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
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Call Hyundai to fix your BMW, they`re cheaper
If you want to have advice on your specific health concern, i.e. cancer, you might want to choose a cancer specialist, if you're getting divorced don't call a trade mark lawyer, and god help you, if you're selling a condo or luxury penthouse or townhouse call a realtor who sells condos and luxury properties. Don't hire a realtor who sells houses unless you're selling a house!!!! Like any other profession, not all realtors are the same and nor are they`re services.
If you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs
So you want to be a realtor...Part 1 Ian Watt
So you want to be a realtor. Ian Watt speaks about how being a realtor is a fantastic career for those who can accept the challenging hours in Vancouver real estate. View all Ian Watt's real estate video blogs at http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr or email Ian Watt at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Who says that notepads don't work?
Ian Watt visit his clients in Kerrisdale during the pre-listing stage and receives the tenant's contact information written on Realtor Jack Hunter's notepad. Who says that notepads don't work?
No Openhouses? Who made that rule?
Openhouses are an interesting and sometimes an effective way of marketing and exposing a property. However, as Ian Watt explains, some strata corporations have changed their bylaws to prohibit opens which violates sections 121 and 122 of the Strata Property Act. View all Ian Watt's real estate video blogs at http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr or email your comments to Ian Watt at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Cash for your real estate comments by Ian Watt
Ian Watt Downtown Vancouver Realtor wants to know about your building, the good points, the layouts, the amenities and why you enjoy living there. Please email your comments to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/
Times have changed and clients want a professional
Times have changed and clients want a professional realtor to list their Vancouver Condo. Gone are the days where people want to work with their cousin, their aunt's friend, or the public school teacher who works real estate in the evenings, weekends and summers. Please email your comments to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/
Need a facelift? Call Kuni
Ian Watt video blogs about top designer Kuni from Kuni Design Studio Inc (http://www.kunidesign.com/) who dominates the real estate web and print design world. Portfolio available upon request but have a look at these samples http://www.ianwatt.ca/ http://www.kitscondos.ca/ and http://www.reachd.com/
Ozzie Jurock can blow me away with his statistics and his seminars but...
Ozzie Jurock can blow me away with his statistics and his seminars and even his website. He has built an amazing educational business by tooting his own horn but I just want to remind you that Ozzie Jurock is not an active realtor within the Downtown market and his business, although, real estate related, is based on filling seats at his seminars and getting radio airtime. www.jurock.com/ or www.ozziejurock.com/
Hello? Its 2008 people, time to get a cell phone.
Hello? Its 2008 people, time to get a cell phone. Ian Watt Realtor in Vancouver rants about another realtor who is too out of touch in regards to "modern technology" or too cheap to buy a cell phone. Either way, they are not looking out for the client's best interest. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca or visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/Ian-Watt-Video-Blog-Vancouver-Real-Estate.ubr for more video blogs.
Support the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Richelle Pelletier, Ian Watt's business partner and professional Buyer's Agent is one of the main organizers for the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life - please join us at Ceili's Pub on Granville and Smithe at 7:00 on May 22 2008 for the Relay Pre-Party
We're Number Four!!! We're Number Four!!! We're Number Four!!!
Ian Watt Real Estate Website http://www.ianwatt.ca/ is Now a Google Ranking of 4. Its taken years of organic seo training and website dedication but after a lot of blood sweat and tears we are now climbing above most of our competitors - organically! Special thanks to Rodney Bartlet of Reachd Training http://www.reachd.com/. Next stop - Google 5. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Open Houses and how to find them with Ian Watt
Ian Watt video blogs about upcoming openhouses and how to find them on http://www.ianwatt.ca/ and http://realtylink.org/
Home Inspections, Why do you need one?
Ian Watt speaks with Randy Douville of Douville Home Inspections on price and why inspections are neccessary.
Video Blogs, Who Watches this Stuff?
Ian Watt realtor in Vancouver Canada takes a new approach to marketing - the vlog or video blog. Its candid, its raw, its opinionated and its original. Its becoming what blogging was 3 years ago. Even other media companies are linking in to these vlogs, like Up Next Media. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Never Select a Realtor Based on His or Her Price
Ian Watt realtor and marketer of some of the most luxurious penthouse suites in Vancouver says when interviewing realtors, make a list of things that are important to you and never choose a realtor based on the suggested listing price. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Great Deals in Luxury Real Estate
Ian Watt is talking on the spot about the great deals in Vancouver Luxury Real Estate for more information please watch the following video blog or visit http://www.vancouver-penthouse.com/ Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Ian Watt, I love my Job
Ian Watt is a realtor in Vancouver Canada who says if he won $20 million dollars today he would still go to work tomorrow. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
A Focused Marketing Plan and Real Estate Team
Vancouver Penthouse Best Custom Reno by Ian Watt
Ian Watt rides the elevator to the top of the Brava Penthouse which Ian claims to be the best custom renovation in a penthouse in Vancouver. View this beautiful penthouse at http://www.ianwatt.ca/ActiveListings.php/Details/97/#viewdetail Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Why would you use joe blow realtor with no marketing?
Why would you use joe blow realtor with no marketing? For the same money you can hire a professional realtor who has an established and focused marketing plan. Visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/MarketingYourCondo.ubr for more information. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Vancouver Realtors Buying Their Listings
There is a term in Real Estate called Buying a Listing which means that you are telling the sellers what they want to hear just to get the listing. Now for the first time in 7 years the Vancouver market is not a sellers market and having the right price from the get go is crucial. For more information please email ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Lazy Realtors Using Lockboxes
Ian Watt Video Blogs About Lazy lockbox Realtors. If you are not showing the property, what are you getting paid for? Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Are Vancouver Condo Pre-Sales a Waste of Your Time and Money?
Ian Watt talks about the smoke and mirrors of selling presale condominiums for a profit upon completion in Vancouver market. Don't buy presales unless you are going to hold the property for 5 to 10 years. Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Debra Porteous and Her Magnificent Grace Penthouse
This is a video blog of the penthouse at the Grace at 499 Drake by Ian Watt. Featuring listing agent Debra Porteous.
Creating the "Professional Look" with Video Openhouse
This is the Sub Penthouse at the Firenze by Ian Watt. This Ian Watt`s video blog of Video Open House`s Stacey Thomas working of the professional Real Estate Video and Photos. Which can be viewed at http://www.vancouver-penthouse.com/ Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Bosa Takes the Pre-Inspection Walk Through to a New Level
Deficiency walk thru at the BOSA Quantum with Ian Watt in New Westminster BC Canada - Great Condo! Dont care for Ian's opinion? Voice yours at ianwatt@ianwatt.ca
Online Marketing for Realtors
Vancouver Realtor Ian Watt speaks with Rodney Bartlett of Reachd about his online marketing efforts.
The Spot, On Urban Real Estate
The Spot, On Urban Real Estate with Ian Watt, is a weekly segment featured on the Real Estate Channel (Novus Network - Channel 80) highlighting real estate related guests offering a variety of services that will help you through the buying and selling of your home.
Produced by Axis Marketing Labs, Inc.
Week 20 - Stacy Kyle
Koolhaus Design
Phone (604) 875-9004
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Stacy Kyle, of Koolhaus Design, an industry leader in modern interior design.
The Smith Manoeuver
Phone (250) 656-7077
Email info@smithman.net
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Rob Smith, of the Smith Manoeuver Financial Corp to learn about the revolutionary financial strategy aimed at creating tax deductions for Canadians with a mortgage.
Yaletown Insurance
Phone (604) 945-5371
Email ldecraene@insurebc.ca
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Lindsay De Craene of Yaletown Insurance to learn more about protecting your condo and its contents for both owner occupied properties as well as tenanted properties.
The Real Estate Council of British Columbia
Phone (604) 683-9664
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Anthony Cavanaugh of the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, the governing body which protects the public interest by assuring compliance of the real estate services act.
James Dobney and Associates
Phone 604-942-8272
Email admin@jamesdobney.com
PART 2 - In this episode on the Spot,
Week 15 - Soheil Sabet
RBC Royal Bank
Phone (604) 329-5282
Email soheil.sabet@rbc.com
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Soheil Sabet a mortgage broker with RBC Royal bank, exploring the benefits of working with RBC and a mortgage specialist.
Week 14 - Scott Pettipiece
The Salient Group
Phone (604) 315-3312
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Scott Pettipiece from the Salient Group, a prominent developer in the renaissance of Vancouver's historic Gastown.
Week 13 - Michael Jagger
Provident Security
Phone (604) 664-1087
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Michael Jagger, President of Provident Security, to learn more about condo security and how Provident can help safeguard your strata.
Week 12 - Jana Walker
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Phone 604-646-1340 ext 2232
Phone 604-646-1340 ext 2232
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 11 - Allison Perry
Downtown Suites
Phone (604)781-8179
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 10 - Jackson West
Reveal Estate - Staging Company
Phone (604) 839-1478
Email jackson@revealestate.ca
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Jackson West of Reveal Estate, a home staging company that helps you get the biggest bang for your buck when selling your home.
Week 9 - Evelyn Erridge
First Canadian Title Insurance
Phone (604) 331-1620
Email eerridge@firstcdn.com
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Evelyn Erridge of First Canadian Title to learn more about title fraud and how you can protect yourself with title insurance.
Week 8 - Rick Valouche
President of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Phone (604) 629-6100
Email rvalouche@rebgv.bc.ca
In this episode on the Spot,
Ian Watt speaks with Rick Valouche, President of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, as well as part owner of TRG Realty.
Week 7 - James Owen (Real Estate Tax Accountant)
Accounting Associates Inc.
Phone (604) 688-7503
Phone (604) 688-7503
Email odysseygroup@shaw.ca
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 6 - Jason Upton (Appraiser)
Aedis Appraisals
Phone (604)682-7585
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 5 - Lawrie Thom (Mortgage Broker)
Best Mortgages Vancouver - Centum Pacific
Phone (604)961-2400
Phone (604)961-2400
Email lawrie_thom@centum.ca
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 4 - Katie Burkard (Realtor)
Vancity Lofts - Prudential United Realty
Phone (604)730-0010
Phone (604)730-0010
Email katie@vancitylofts.com
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 3 - Ken Pazder (Real Estate Lawyer)
Pazder Law Corporation
Phone (604)682-1509
Email plc@pazderlaw.com
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 2 - James Dobney (Home Inspector)
James Dobney and Associates
Phone 604-942-8272
Email admin@jamesdobney.com
In this episode on the Spot,
Week 1 - Robin Hansen (Buyer's Agent)
Century 21 - In Town Realty (Yaletown)
Phone 604-715-4716
Email robin@ianwatt.ca
In this episode on the Spot,