Before selling your home, you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. One wrong action could result in a lot of cost and frustration, which is why it is essential to have a REALTOR® working with you, as he or she will make the sale of your home a successful and satisfying experience.

REALTORS® use the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) to give your home maximum exposure. MLS® is a computer-based system that relays valuable information about your home to hundreds of REALTORS® and potential homebuyers.

Setting a price for your home is an important but difficult process. Again, this is where the services of a REALTOR® prove invaluable. REALTORS® have the experience to help you understand how the market works and decide upon a realistic price that meets your goals. REALTORS® also pre-screen potential buyers to make sure only those who are serious and financially qualified view your home.

REALTORS® will also develop a marketing plan to help your property receive maximum exposure. This will likely include placing your home on the MLS® system and placing a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn. The plan will likely also include arranging open houses for other REALTORS® and potential buyers, and developing advertisements and feature sheets/mailers to market your home.

Once you have accepted an offer to buy your home, your REALTOR® will help ensure that all the proper paperwork is completed. He or she will also make sure that both parties meet the necessary conditions outlined in the agreement.

When you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your home than if you try to sell it yourself. Apart from the financial benefits, however, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a REALTOR® on your side. Remember that REALTORS® are governed by a code of ethics and standards of business practice. They have also been trained and licensed under the provincial Real Estate Services Act to assist in transactions involving real property. When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense.

Source: Victoria Real Estate Board 2015

Testimonials

Jolene listed and sold my home in Parksville in a very short amount of time. I was very impressed with Jolene’s professionalism and attention to detail as she took charge of all aspects of the listing and sale of my home. No realtor in this market can compete with Jolene’s sales and marketing skills. I would definitely work with Jolene again and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Chris Evans
French Creek / Parksville, BC

The best local Realtor in Parksville! Jolene is incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of the real estate market. She has an uncanny ability to find the right house for sale that will match your needs perfectly. She pays attention to real estate statistics and trends and will work harder than anyone else to find specific properties on Vancouver Island for you. She was very helpful for me. I highly recommend Jolene as a very versatile Qualicum Beach Real Estate Agent qualified to represent any type of transaction anywhere.

Jurgan Turner
Ladysmith, BC

With the help of our very knowledgeable realtor Jolene Aarbo, we recently purchased a beautiful home in Parksville. Jolene was always at the other end of the phone when we needed her, she answered our questions and gave us good, sound advice. Our moving day ended up being a disaster but Jolene was there to make it as stress free as possible. If you are looking for the “best ever” realtor Jolene is for you, give her a call, you won’t be sorry!

Al & Paula
Parksville, BC

Over the years we have bought and sold 14 properties and have dealt with many realtors, Jolene Aarbo ranks amongst the top if not the top Realtor we have worked with, Nothing is too much trouble for Jolene she is always going that extra mile for you and is only a phone call or message away from. Although it's doubtful that, our age, we will purchase another property we would call Jolene first, if we did. We count her amongst our friends.Jolene is always a pleasure to deal with and we wish here all the very best for the future.

Ray & Ann Deller
Parksville, BC

Jolene is an amazing realtor. I was living in Vancouver and wanted to move here permanently but didn’t want to travel back and forth too much so, I gave Jolene details of what I wanted and where and she shopped for me. Jolene looked before calling to make sure it was a ‘maybe’. We actually got together here twice and the second trip she found what I wanted in the area I asked for so now I’m 7 years in and have no doubt that choosing Jolene Aarbo was one of the best decisions of my life. Thanks again Jolene ❣️

Marilynn Moss
Nanoose Bay, BC

I would like to say that Jolene, is a wonderful and caring person. Her thoroughness and knowledge in the Real Estate field is outstanding. I would never hesitate to recommend her expertise to anyone looking to Buy or Sell on the Island.

Pat Famulak
Parksville, BC

I came from Taiwan and want to purchase a home in Nanaimo this spring. I was living in an Airbnb and I didn't know anybody here. I was very lucky to have Jolene Aarbo as my relator. She took me to see many potential houses and explained to me about the housing marketing and Canadian culture. She is just a down to earth and warm person. She is super friendly and I don't feel any pressure coming from her while she is showing me these houses. At the end, I have finally purchased a dream home that I like.

Sherman Wang
Nanaimo, BC

Jolene helped us sell and buy. We had a fantastic experience despite of having to navigate a rather tricky and stressful situation. Jolene helped us with solid advice and guided us through the bumps in the road.

Pille Kapatenakis
Qualicum Beach, BC

Jolene came to us highly recommended by a friend.and now we know why. Because this was a new experience for us Jolene went above and beyond with every step of the process with her smiling face and her welcome hints and advice. Jolene was also always available by text or phone any time of the day to answer our questions. The house sold in one day! She should be everyone’s go to realtor. Thank you again for all the amazing work Jolene.

Bev and Carl Sexsmith
Parksville / Port Alberni, BC

I was lucky enough to meet Jolene when we first move here, buying my property with her help was awesome. Very knowledgeable and customer care at its best, I recommend Jolene to everyone who is in the real estate market. When you find a good one you don't need to search and that is peace of mind. Thanks Jolene.

Chaz Booth
Parksville, BC