A UNIQUE MARKET

A unique market

Here Comes The Sun on Cates Hill, Bowen Island

With few exceptions the island has grown one house at a time. Even today developments tend to offer lots for sale rather than 'spec homes.' As a result, for such a small market, there is a tremendous amount of diversity in the price, size, quality, age, and location of single family detached home.

There is very little multi-family accommodation (ownership or rental) on Bowen Island, and like other Metro Vancouver municipalities, affordability can be challenging for young families and first-time buyers; however, Bowen ranks in the top 30% of municipalities with the most affordable single-family homes. Those with equity in a home and looking to right-size, down-size, or even up-size for a growing family, a move to Bowen Island buys more value—with the added bonus of nature at your doorstep.

Buying on Bowen Island

Canadian Real Estate Association and BC Real Estate Association Requirements

  • Buyers should be aware that a REALTOR® in the lower mainland cannot represent both the seller and the buyer.

    There are many sources available now to conduct your own search and you can choose to be unrepresented but the BC Real Estate Association strongly advises against self-representation. All licensed REALTORS® are required to present the following forms to a prospective client and answer any questions to ensure that the client fully understands the services of the REALTOR®. (These are examples only as the forms can change over time.)

  1. Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services

  2. Disclosure of Risks to Unrepresented Buyers

  3. Privacy Notice and Consent

  • BC has a speculation tax levied on homes which are not occupied by the owner or a full-time renter.

    Bowen Island is exempt from the Speculation Tax.

  • The world being what it is today, Both buyers and sellers are required to complete documentation for the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)

    For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, this identification is typically achieved by presenting the REALTOR® with Federal, Provincial, or Territorial Government-issued Photo ID.

My approach to serving your needs:

  • I work closely with my clients to understand their needs and wishes: size of house, size of lot, architectural and interior style, neighbourhood and amenities, public transportation, and of course budget. Additionally on Bowen there are other considerations: access to water (municipal/community or shallow or deep well) and to waste disposal (municipal sewerage or shared or individual septic field) will determine which neighbourhood is suitable. My earlier career in architectural and interior residential design makes me uniquely qualified to help you through this process and recognize the properties most suitable to your needs and aesthetic.

  • Often clients come to me pre-qualified for financing; however, for those who have not already pre-qualified this is an important next step, and if required, I can provide referrals. (I do not receive a fee for this service).

  • When the price range is established (which includes any additional costs including Property Transfer Tax, GST where applicable, etc.), I help you identify properties on Bowen that will match your budget to your needs and wishes. 

    All current MLS® listings are available through this website

     and as a REALTOR® exclusive to Bowen Island, I can advise you of the pros and cons of any particular property and neighbourhood. As former Bowen Island Municipality Councillor, I am very aware of zoning requirements and I maintain a close relationship with the municipality to ensure I am aware of pending development permits applications and how they might impact a property.

  • Once you have selected a property, I will assist you with negotiating a fair market price, the documentation required for a legally binding offer and after acceptance, assist you in arranging property inspection and other services necessary for you to remove subjects, and assist you through the completion and possession process.

  • More information on Bowen Island

Professional, discrete, and personalized service

As part of the services outlined above and listed in the right column REALTOR® Services to Buyers) I offer my clients who are looking to purchase property on Bowen Island the following:

  • In depth monthly, year-to-date, and year-over-year Bowen specific market analysis,

  • Immediate notice of new MLS listings as they appear,

  • Detailed information on listings matching your parameters, and

  • Coming later in 2019, password access to my Virtual Office Website, including information on:

  1.  Previous Home Sale Prices,

  2. Withdrawn, expired, suspended, and terminated listings,

  3. Pending sold prices (where no conditions remain other than closing), and

  4. Cooperating commissions

Bowen Island Real Estate Statistics: I provide monthly updates on Bowen Island Real Estate Sales. These are provided mid-month the following month.

If Your Curious about Bowen Island...

I love showing off Bowen Island and its Real Estate opportunities and talking about its history, politics, future developments, and current issues. Tim Rhodes REALTOR®

604-341-9488


Timothy Rhodes REALTOR®

Tim Rhodes

Mobile: 604-341-9488
Community, naturally

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REALTOR® Services to Buyers

REALTORS® are trained to provide valuable assistance to buyers in the following areas:
  1. Identifying desirable types of properties to acquire
  2. Location properties available to view and consider
  3. Preliminary investigation and timely information gathering
  4. Viewing properties and providing guidance and advice
  5. Selecting the right property on which to make an offer
  6. Preparing a legally binding Contract of Purchase and Sale
  7. Negotiating favourable terms and conditions
  8. Assisting in arranging suitable financing if necessary
  9. Assisting in arranging property inspection and other needed services
  10. Assisting in the completion and possession process

Get In Touch

Tim Rhodes

Mobile: 604-341-9488

Phone: 416-910-8183

tim@rhodesonbowen.com

Office Info

Kiwi Innovation Realty Inc

572 Artisan Lane  Vancouver,  BC   V0N 1G2 

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