Goal setting is a meaningful practice to help provide purpose and direction when planning for the future of your career.

Denny and Monica reflect on their goal-setting processes from previous years and share the key strategies that they will use going into 2022.

This episode will cover the importance of setting small attainable goals that build up to an ambitious “hail mary” target, the positive influence that focusing on personal goals can have on your career, the process of setting check-in points throughout the year to track progress and adjust goals if needed, and the value of trying different goal-setting techniques to find a system that works with your personality and lifestyle.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

As a Realtor, it can be difficult to know exactly how to navigate multiple offer situations during a time when there is very little real estate inventory available.

Denny and Monica list their top strategies for selling homes in a highly competitive market and share what they do to get the most for their clients.

This episode will cover the power of asking for help with multiple offers and learning from dominant agents in the real estate field, the significance of communicating with and gaining the trust of buyers’ agents, the reasoning behind giving buyers a chance to make a more competitive offer, and the three most important questions that every homeowner should ask before hiring a Realtor to sell their home.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

Homeowners recently received their BC Assessment, which provides real estate value assessments that influence the amount of tax they must pay for their property.

Denny and Monica discuss common questions and misconceptions that many buyers and sellers have regarding this document, and share what you should focus on most.

This episode will cover what factors go into deciding the assessed property value (and the key items that are left out), the major difference between market value and the BC assessment, the importance of when the document is created and how well it reflects current prices, and the significance of consulting a Realtor who knows the market when making a decision about refinancing or selling your home.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

The past couple of years has been anything but ordinary for real estate! Mortgage rates are at record lows and many people are considering properties as a powerful asset in their investment portfolio.

James, Denny, and Monica break down the different types of investment opportunities available to buyers and walk you through which one may be the best option for certain investors.

This episode will cover different property types (condos, townhouses, detached homes, and commercial properties), the benefits of pre-sales, comparing cash flow vs upside potential of a property, short-term vs long-term rentals strategies, and various rent comparisons across cities.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

G+D is excited to announce that they will be working with the Vancouver real estate brokerage Oakwyn Realty!

James, Denny, and Monica discuss how they plan to elevate G+D’s marketing and provide a better support system for their clients and team.

This episode will cover the significance of working with a brokerage that has similar goals, rebranding ideas (including a new logo, For Sale signs, and business cards), plans to refresh the website and marketing materials, the importance of providing authentic content through podcasting and videos, and the significance of continuing to connect with clients throughout the year.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

After an unprecedented year in the real estate industry, many buyers and sellers are looking for guidance as to what to expect in the upcoming months and throughout the next year.

James, Denny, and Monica recap BC real estate over the last year and make predictions for the 2022 market.

This episode will cover fixed and variable mortgage interest rate projections, the hottest property types and locations, the estimated increase in detached housing prices, presale popularity, and the growing significance of owning land in the greater Vancouver area.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

Buying or selling a home is an involved process but there are certain things you can do to be better prepared and help things go smoother.

James, Denny, and Monica go over all the things you should give your attention to if you are thinking about selling or buying a home in 2022.

This episode will focus on things to think about when looking to upsize, ways to educate yourself about the market, getting your finances in order, understanding property values, the difficulty of predicting prices, getting your house ready to sell, and the importance of starting early.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

New legislation is being proposed in British Columbia in an effort to protect buyers by allowing them to back out of an offer with little to no legal consequences.

Denny and Monica break down what the “cooling off period” is and discuss openly how they see it impacting buyers and sellers.

This episode will focus on the different processes of buying new construction versus resale properties, the impact of working with a trusted realtor in this industry, the importance of due diligence with subject-free offers, and the possibility of deception and fraud increasing in real estate with this new legislature.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Monica Harmse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_harmse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyProperties.ca Website: https://moodyproperties.ca

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

Many builders face challenges and setbacks when trying to redevelop residential properties in the city of Vancouver.

Vinny Dumas from Sage Construction joins James and Denny on the podcast to provide an update on where the city stands in regards to permits, zoning, and redevelopment.

This episode will focus on the biggest challenges a homeowner may face when trying to redevelop, the different types of professionals needed for permit approval, the various factors that can affect the project timeline, the increasing acceptance of having multiple units on one lot, and the future of gas and electricity in the home.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

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Vinny Dumas - Sage Construction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageconstruction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagecustomhomes Website: http://www.sageconstruction.ca/

James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca

The process of building a home can be a demanding and challenging task without the assistance of a knowledgeable team.

James and Denny invite Sage Construction partner Vinny Dumas onto the podcast to discuss his experience building custom houses in the greater Vancouver area.

This episode will focus on the influencing factor that location plays in determining project costs, the long-lasting effect of supply chain issues, the most common types of building mistakes made in the industry, and what to expect when dealing with cheaper trends and the benefits of high quality work long-term.

Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel

Email us at [email protected]

Vinny Dumas - Sage Construction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageconstruction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagecustomhomes Website: http://www.sageconstruction.ca/

James Garbutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt Website: https://jamesgarbutt.com

Denny Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5 Website: https://www.dennydumas.com

Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas Website: http://www.garbuttdumas.ca