1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: Understand your budget and terms for a mortgage. 

2. List your wants vs needs: Prioritize what you need and want in a home.

3. Research Neighborhoods: Consider schools, commute times, and local amenities.

4. Don't Skip the Home Inspection: Uncover potential issues that could be costly later.

5. Work with a Trusted Real Estate Agent (like myself): Leverage your agents expertise and market knowledge.

1. First Impression. Buyers’ agents say that buyers find the living room, master bedroom and kitchen to be the most important areas to stage. Ensure the entrance is clear and ready to show. 

2.Clean, Declutter, and Depersonalize. Browse through your local real estate listings, and note some key items that stick out to you. This can be pretty unappealing to buyers, who will probably have a hard time imagining themselves moving in if clutter and trash are in the way.

3. Take Care of Quick Repairs. Change that burnt out lightbulb, or touch up some marks in the walls with paint. Minor details can make a signinficant difference for a buyer. 

4. Market Correctly. Ensure you are working with an agent that will price your home sharply. Set a competative price for your home that will instantly stand out. Allow for your professional photos and your realtor to take care of the rest. 

PROS: 

1. Price Lock-In: In a rising real estate market, this can be a significant benefit, allowing investors to lock in a property at a potentially lower cost than its future value.

2. No Immediate Mortgage Requirement: When investing in presale condos in BC, it is strongly advised to get a mortgage prequalification. However, this is not a requirement when buying a presale, allowing you to save up equity prior to completion. 

3. Reduced Maintenance: The brand new condo also means fewer maintenance issues, repairs, and mechanical failures that are common with older, existing condos. This can save investors time, money, and stress in the long run.

4. Choice: One of the unique benefits of investing in presale condos is the ability to choose the exact suite in a development. This is a distinct advantage over buying existing properties, where investors can only purchase what is currently for sale.

5. Potential for Customization: This provides an opportunity to create a space that truly reflects the investor’s style and needs.

CONS:

1. Construction Delays: One of the potential risks of investing in presale condos is construction delays. If the project is delayed beyond the agreed end date in the contract, the project may be cancelled, and deposits returned without interest to the investor.

2. Potential Higher Cost: New properties often come with a higher price tag than existing ones. While the newness of a presale condo can be appealing, it often comes at a higher cost. Investors should carefully consider their budget and the potential return on investment when deciding to invest in presale condos.

3. Changes to Floor Plans: Due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be changes to floor plans. This can be disappointing for investors who have chosen a specific unit based on the original floor plan.

4. Real Estate Market Fluctuations: The real estate market is always changing. While the BC real estate market has been on the rise, it does not always rise, and when prices fall, investors are still legally required to complete on a presale purchase. This can be a significant risk for investors, particularly in volatile markets.

5. Mortgage Uncertainty: Most banks will not give a mortgage preapproval on a presale at the time of purchase. Lenders may give a probability of granting a mortgage on the completed condo. Some lenders will offer a long-term presale mortgage preapproval, but this is not common. This uncertainty can be a significant consideration for investors who need to secure financing to complete the purchase.

1. Passibe Income. Over time you can secure your future income with earnings from real estate. 

2. Always a need. People will always need a home to buy or rent. Real estate will stay in demand for the foreseeable future.

3. Many ways to profit. Selling, reselling, flipping, decorating, staging, these are only a few ways you can earn money.