Brendan Connolly

Vancouver Real Estate: Westside, Eastside & Downtown

Residential Real Estate Consultant
RE/MAX Select Properties  604-833-8793

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Fail-proof tips to sell your home

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We’ve all heard the fresh baked cookies trick, but the truth of the matter is, potential buyers really are paying attention to things like the smell of your home. A few days before your open house, you should literally open your house. To really air out your home, you’ll need to do this for at least a couple of hours for a few days leading up to the open house. Burning a candle can be potentially off putting, depending on the scent you choose, but sprigs of fresh herbs, like lavender, basil or … [Read more...] about Fail-proof tips to sell your home

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7 ways to deter burglars while you’re on vacation

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The airline tickets are booked, bags are packed and your family is finally about to head out on a much-anticipated vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about home sweet home just yet. Take a bit of time to follow these tips to deter a potential break-in and avoid home heartbreak. Lighting Deterring a potential intruder can be as simple as flicking on a switch. Mimic your daily routine by putting the interior house lights on a timer, that way from the outside it looks like business as … [Read more...] about 7 ways to deter burglars while you’re on vacation

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Daylight saving ends – check your smoke alarm

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Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2:00am on Sunday, 6 November 2016 and begins again on Sunday, 12 March 2017. The seasonal change is a good time to coordinate changing the batteries in your smoke alarm. Statistics show that, on average, fire kills eight people each week in Canada. Residential property fires account for 40% of all fires and a staggering 73% of all fire deaths. (Source: Fire Prevention Canada) BC Fire Code requirements for smoke alarms Every dwelling unit – new, … [Read more...] about Daylight saving ends – check your smoke alarm

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Oil tank detection and removal in Vancouver

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Underground storage tanks and all associated pipe connectors that have been out of service for one year require action to reduce the risk of leaking flammable or combustible liquids into the surrounding soil. Property owners must take remedial measures to retrofit the tanks by either removal, or neutralizing the tanks for contamination if removal is not feasible. The City of Vancouver website has some excellent information regarding the … [Read more...] about Oil tank detection and removal in Vancouver

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Breathe! And get a home inspection

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One would think that the pace of the home inspection industry runs in parallel with real estate sales. Inspectors should be as busy as real estate agents, right? Surprisingly, no. The quest for securing a home in Vancouver has been so competitive lately that all common sense has flown out the window and many transactions take place without an inspection. While it’s understandable given the frantic pace of the market, making such a large investment without a professional home inspection is risky … [Read more...] about Breathe! And get a home inspection

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Recycling electronics, batteries, plastic bags, foam packaging and more

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We are all more conscious of the environment these days. Who doesn't have at least four separate bins in their home? Some of my neighbours have admitted to storing organic waste in their freezer! That being said, here is a list of facilities and events to help you recycle the more unusual household items. I'm always on the lookout for service providers that I can refer to my clients with confidence. Do you have any other recycling / junk removal services that you recommend? Electronic … [Read more...] about Recycling electronics, batteries, plastic bags, foam packaging and more