Frank Mihal

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #73 - May 12th 2010

People always ask me this when listing property!

Frank Mihal video blogs to answer the question that someone asked him again earlier in the day about if he advertises his listings in the newspaper. He simply states that he does not, as he chooses to spend his advertising & marketing dollars where it will have the highest impact and whe ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #72 - May 7th 2010

Pesticide use in Surrey in now prohibited!

Frank Mihal video blogs about the new bylaw Surrey city council voted on and passed unanimously last monday. The new bylaw restricts the use of pesticides in the city on both private and city property. There are of course a few exceptions (ie: rodent infestation). Frank thinks this is a great ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #71 - May 5th 2010

April 2010 Real Estate Stats

Frank Mihal video blogs about the most current real estate stats for the Fraser Valley market. The stats package was released yesterday afternoon from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and reported that both sales and listings were up from the previous month, giving buyers a great selection to choose from ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #70 - May 4th 2010

Fresh bread makes your home sell faster?

Frank Mihal video blogs about how some people watch way too much HGTV! He shares how he just finished doing a showing at a home where there was a fresh loaf of bread just baked and left on the counter and cinnamon sprinkled on the burner... a tip that had been on a HGTV episode. Frank feels this ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #69 - May 3rd 2010

Why did this person even bother calling me??

Frank Mihal video blogs about a lady who called him to ask him questions about a condo building in East Newton, but wouldn't give him a chance to answer! She was under the impression that any offer written was a subject free offer and a buyer at that point could not back out at all. Frank tri ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #68 - May 1st 2010

Is Frank worried about the outcome of the Competition Bureau vs Crea?

Frank Mihal video blogs to answer the question that many have asked him, and that question is if he is worried about the outcome of the competition bureau vs Crea legal battle. His answer is simply NO! People will always seek out the services of excellent Realtors wh ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #67 - April 29th 2010

Buying a condo? Make sure your washing machine doesn't get taken away!

Frank Mihal video blogs about people who have installed laundry into their condo (in a building where only shared laundry exists) and are now selling it. The purchaser must find out from the strata if the installation of the in-suite laundry was approved, otherwi ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #66 - April 28th 2010

Maintenance fees are just that......Maintenance Fees!

Frank Mihal video blogs to clear up a misconception that some people have about strata maintenance fees. Frank talks about a buyer who was stunned about a building he was interested in that needed a new roof was going to cost the owners money. He was under the assumption that the ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #65 - April 27th 2010

Frank adds a few more cities to ShopCondo.com

Frank Mihal video blogs about the addition of South Surrey (White Rock) & Abbotsford to his condo specialty website http://www.ShopCondo.com. He had a few requests to make the additions so he has decided to do so. If you have any questions or comments, or have any other suggestions for ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #64 - April 26th 2010

Dont forget to set up your move-in / move-out day with your strata

Frank Mihal video blogs that his videos are back online. He was waiting on a replacement camera from Flip Video, but still has not received it. He has just gone a purchased a new camera until the other arrives. He quickly mentions when moving in and out of condos, to ...