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Your CompleteSeller's Guide

Selling your home is one of the largest financial transactions of your life. Viet's proven strategy — sharp pricing, professional presentation, and aggressive marketing — gets you top dollar while keeping the process smooth and stress-free.

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How Viet Sells Homes

From your first call to closing day, here is exactly what Viet does to make sure your home sells quickly and for the best possible price in today's Fraser Valley market.

01Prep

Free Home Evaluation & Strategy Session

Viet visits your home, reviews recent comparable sales (comps), and gives you an honest assessment of your home's market value — with no obligation. Together you'll set a listing strategy: price, timeline, and what (if anything) is worth fixing or staging before going live.

Viet's approach: Price it right from day one. Overpriced homes sit and eventually sell for less than they would have at the correct price.

02Stage

Staging & Pre-Listing Preparation

First impressions sell homes. Viet provides a personalized staging consultation and connects you with trusted tradespeople if quick repairs are needed. Decluttering, depersonalizing, and maximizing curb appeal are all part of the plan — and they pay off. Staged homes statistically sell faster and for more.

Quick wins: Fresh paint in neutral tones, clean carpets, updated light fixtures, and tidy landscaping often return 5–10x their cost in the sale price.

03Market

Professional Photography & Marketing

Viet invests in professional HDR photography, drone aerials (where applicable), and a compelling property description written to attract serious buyers. Your listing goes live on the MLS (FVREB), Realtor.ca, and is promoted across Facebook, Instagram, and Viet's personal buyer network of qualified clients and agent contacts.

Did you know? Over 95% of buyers start their search online. Professional photos are the single biggest factor in generating showings.

04Show

Showings & Open Houses

Viet coordinates and manages all showing requests, provides you with real-time feedback after each visit, and hosts strategic open houses to drive traffic and create urgency. You'll always know exactly how your listing is performing and what buyers are saying.

Seller tip: Vacate for showings if possible. Buyers feel more comfortable and spend more time in a home when the owners aren't present.

05Negotiate

Reviewing & Negotiating Offers

When offers come in, Viet walks you through every term — price, completion date, subjects, and inclusions — and advises you on how to respond. His negotiating experience means you don't leave money on the table, and you don't lose a solid deal over a small detail. Multiple offers? Viet runs a transparent, effective process to maximize your outcome.

Remember: Price isn't everything. A clean, well-structured offer with fewer conditions is often worth more than a slightly higher offer with complications.

06Accept

Accepted Offer & Subject Period

Once you accept an offer, the buyer begins their due diligence (financing, inspection, strata review). During this period Viet keeps the deal tight — answering questions quickly, providing access for inspectors, and ensuring the buyer has everything they need to confidently remove subjects on time.

Viet stays on it: Deals fall apart during the subject period when communication slows down. Viet makes sure that doesn't happen.

07Close

Completion & Moving Out

Your notary or lawyer handles the legal side: receiving funds, paying out your mortgage, and transferring title to the buyer. Viet coordinates the final walkthrough, ensures all agreed inclusions are in place, and hands the buyers their keys. You receive your sale proceeds, typically within 1–2 business days of completion.

Moving tip: Book your movers as soon as subjects are removed — good movers fill up fast, especially on month-end dates.

Viet's Marketing Package

Professional Photography

HDR photography that makes your home look its absolute best online — where 95% of buyers start their search.

Aerial Drone Photos

Stunning aerial shots that showcase your property, lot size, and neighbourhood context — a powerful differentiator.

Social Media Campaigns

Targeted Facebook and Instagram ads reaching active buyers in the Fraser Valley, Surrey, and Langley areas.

MLS & Realtor.ca

Full FVREB MLS listing with maximum exposure on Realtor.ca, Canada's #1 real estate platform.

Agent Network

Viet's network of buyer's agents means your listing gets promoted to qualified, ready-to-act buyers before it even hits the market.

Yard Sign & Print

Professional signage and feature sheets for open houses give your home a polished, premium presentation in person.

Seller Costs to Expect

Cost Typical Amount Notes
Realtor Commission Negotiable (discuss with Viet) Covers listing agent + buyer's agent commission. Paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Notary / Lawyer Fees $800 – $1,500 Handles title discharge, payout of your mortgage, and funds distribution.
Mortgage Discharge Fee $200 – $500 Your lender's fee to discharge the mortgage on title. Check your mortgage terms.
Prepayment Penalty Varies — can be significant If breaking your mortgage early. Ask your lender for a payout quote before listing.
Staging & Repairs $500 – $5,000+ Investment that typically returns multiples in the final sale price.
BC Flipping Tax 0–20% of profit Applies if selling a property owned less than 2 years (as of Jan 1, 2025). Viet can explain how this applies to your situation.
Capital Gains Tax Varies Applies to investment/rental properties. Primary residences are generally exempt under the Principal Residence Exemption.

* Tax rules are complex. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation. Viet can refer you to trusted accountants in the Fraser Valley.

Ready to Sell Your Home?

Find out what your home is worth today — free, no obligation, and no pressure. Viet will give you an honest assessment and a clear plan.

Stonehaus Realty, Langley BC