Pricing·5 min read
Understanding Pricing: Asking Price vs Market Value
Why assessed value is not market value, and how comparative market analysis helps position your property effectively.
SELL REAL ESTATE
THE RIGHT WAY.
A practical resource for understanding the process of selling real estate in British Columbia.
SELLING A HOME IS A PROCESS.
UNDERSTANDING IT SHOULDN'T BE COMPLICATED.
Clear, objective guidance on what happens before, during, and after a real estate sale in British Columbia — no pressure, no jargon.
Start Where You Are
Where are you in the selling process?
Choose the stage that fits today. Each opens the most relevant guidance for your situation.
I'm just considering selling
Start with the full selling journey
I'm preparing my property
Documents, prep & planning
I'm thinking about pricing
Asking price vs market value
I'm getting ready to list
Marketing & listing launch
I'm reviewing offers
Understanding offer terms
I have an accepted offer
Conditions & subject removal
I'm preparing for completion
Completion & possession
Not sure where to start?
A short conversation can point the way.
Eight Stages
THE SELLING JOURNEY
Tap any stage to explore what happens and how each step connects to the next.
Gather documents, assess your property, and consider your timing before anything else.
Learn how asking price, assessed value, and market value differ — and what may influence each.
Explore the factors that can contribute to a professional pricing analysis.
Understand how a property is prepared, photographed, listed, and exposed to buyers.
Learn how showings work and how to prepare your property for buyer visits.
Understand what an offer contains and why price is only one consideration.
Learn about subject clauses, the condition period, and subject removal.
Understand completion, possession, and adjustment dates and what happens at the finish.
Vancouver Real Estate
KNOW THE PROCESS.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS.
Chapter 01
Preparing To Sell
What should happen before your property reaches the market?
From gathering strata documentation and property tax records to room-by-room decluttering and minor repair priorities, thoughtful preparation sets a calm tone for the entire transaction.
Chapter 02
Understanding Pricing
Asking price, BC Assessment, and true market value.
An asking price is a marketing decision. An assessed value is for property tax. Learn how comparable sales, property characteristics, and local competition shape a realistic valuation framework.
Interactive Planning
Tools For Sellers
Practical resources to help you understand and prepare for the selling process — no sign-ups, no financial promises.
01
Open ChecklistSeller Checklist
An interactive document & property preparation tracker. Progress saves locally in your browser — no account or personal information required.
02
Build TimelineSelling Timeline
A non-predictive planning tool that maps general milestones based on your preferred market window. Actual timelines always vary.
03
Explore OffersUnderstanding An Offer
Explore a sample offer component-by-component and compare two hypothetical offers to see why price is only one consideration.
04
View Cost GuideCosts To Consider
An educational guide to common transaction costs — legal, mortgage discharge, moving, and adjustments. No proceeds projections.
Thinking about your own property?
Every property and situation is different. If you'd like to discuss yours, connect with Roland.
Chapter 05
Understanding Offers
An offer is more than its price.
Price is only one term. Deposit, conditions, dates, and inclusions each shape what an offer really means.
Vancouver Real Estate
EVERY PROPERTY
HAS A STORY.
Free Seller Resource
THE BC HOME SELLER'S GUIDE
A practical publication for understanding the selling process in British Columbia.
- The complete 8-stage selling roadmap
- Pricing, offers & subject conditions explained
- Documents, checklist & seller glossary
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Editorial Publication
Seller Insights
Preparation·6 min read
Preparing Your Home For Sale: Beyond Decluttering
A strategic look at high-impact preparation, essential documentation, and creating an inviting environment for BC property buyers.
Offers·7 min read
What Sellers Should Know About Offers & Subject Conditions
Price is only one factor. Learn how subject clauses, deposit sizes, and completion dates impact contract certainty.
Roland Kym
Licensed Real Estate Professional · Real Broker
Meet Roland Kym
Real Estate, Done The Right Way.
Roland Kym works with Metro Vancouver homeowners to provide clear, practical guidance tailored to their property, timeline, and objectives.
Whether you're exploring timing, preparing to list, or evaluating offer terms, the goal is straightforward: help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Your Vancouver Real Estate Resource
Questions About Selling? Let's Talk.
Online resources help you understand the process. When your questions become specific to your property, a licensed real estate professional can help you understand your options.
Roland Kym
Roland Kym — Personal Real Estate Corporation
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Educational answers about BC real estate practices, timelines, and requirements.
- Start by gathering your property documents, considering your timing, and understanding the potential costs. Review any strata documents if applicable, and prepare questions for a real estate professional. Learning about the process before listing can help you make informed decisions.
BC Real Estate Governance
Trusted BC Regulatory Resources
BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)
The provincial regulator responsible for real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, and other financial services in British Columbia.
BC Assessment
The provincial Crown corporation that produces independent, uniform property assessments used for taxation purposes.
Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
The authority responsible for the province's land title and survey systems, where property ownership is registered.
Government of British Columbia
Provincial government information on property transfers, taxes, and related homeowner and seller topics.