PropertyGuys.com: Because You Have Better Things To Do With Your Money

August 13, 2005 – Shuswap, BC: Brian and Deena Viik will always regret their move to Sicamous – and it has nothing to do with the beautiful community or the friendly people who live there.

They were living in Prince George when they decided to make the move which, obviously, meant selling their home. They followed the traditional route and hired a real estate agent. The realtor showed the house to one person and it sold immediately – a service which cost the Viiks $12,000. “We could have used that money to buy a ski boat,” says a disgusted Deena Viik. “If only we’d known about PropertyGuys.com.”

They didn’t hear about PropertyGuys.com, however, until 2004 when Brian’s brother and sister-in-law bought the Prince George franchise. Since then, the news has been nothing but good.

PropertyGuys.com is a commission-free real estate marketing service that provides clients with the support they need to sell their home privately, including national marketing exposure, worldwide web listings, professional signage, Tele-Tour® of the property, legal forms and legal advice.

Brian and Deena bought into the franchise because they don’t want any of their fellow Shuswap residents making the same mistake they did. “An average home in the Shuswap area sells for approximately $200,000,” says Brian. “The commission and GST paid on the sale of that home is in the ballpark of $12,000. That money could be better spent towards things such as your children’s tuition fees, new appliances, a dream vacation, a boat or even a new vehicle.”

Ken LeBlanc, president or PropertyGuys.com, notes that property sellers are just as concerned about selling their property as they are about saving money. Through its nationwide listings, PropertyGuys.com delivers on both counts. “When it comes to real estate, more than 70 per cent of buying decisions are made on the Internet. Homes for sale through us are listed on the PropertyGuy’s.com website, and they stay listed until sold. With our 360-degree online virtual tours, potential buyers will have a really good idea of what your home looks like without ever leaving their computer. When buyers live in Calgary, Regina or Toronto, they can’t see a sign on your lawn. But if they are looking on the Internet, your home is visible.”