Blog by Mara Riordon

Spring De-Cluttering

March 20th, 2009

As today is the last day of winter, it is only fitting to be thinking forward to spring.  We all know that with spring, comes spring cleaning.  De-cluttering your home is a free, uplifting thing you can do starting now!  People are always commenting to me about how they should have decluttered their home "years ago" once I have gone through their home room by room and helped them prepare thei ...

Maytag Refridgerator Recall - March 2009

March 11th, 2009

Maytag Models - Fire Hazard - Recalling more than 1,600,000 fridges across North America (200,000 in Canada) . (Brands: Maytag, Jennair, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag,  and Crosley brands) made in a variety of colors and finishes, sold between Jan 2001-2004.

For more detailed Consumer Recall Information from Health Canada concerning this recall, click here (for serial numbers ...

Vaue of A Trained Realtor Working for You

February 24th, 2009

If you are thinking of selling a property, and are thinking of doing it yourself....you might want to think again!  Some people are unaware of all the steps that are required to ensure a smooth and painless transaction.  You have your own day-to-day responsibilities, and selling a property is a full time job.  Additionally, the Realtor will have access to vital information and resources that ...

Listings Uploaded on Social Networking Sites

February 19th, 2009

Social networking appears to be a growing phenomenon with people of all ages.  As such, it is only wise to promote properties for sale there.  I have set up a process whereby all of my listings will be loaded into various social networking sites.  This is one more way of getting your home maximum exposure and to get it sold!

Back from Beautiful St Lucia!

January 10th, 2009

I am back from the beautiful island of St Lucia and raring to go!  I feel some changes in the air, although not immediate.  It seems that consumer confidence may be starting to appear in very small increments as I am starting to get many more phone calls than before Christmas...we shall see and here's hoping!  Happy New Year to All!

Great New Features Added to My Exclusive Marketing Plan

December 2nd, 2008
I am very excited to have just added some great new features to my Exclusive Marketing Plan.  My goal is to provide leading edge solutions to assist you through a successful real estate transaction.  Call me today to find out what's new and what is available to you!

New Client's Playground

November 24th, 2008
I am building an area for my existing clients that will be a warehouse of a variety of information and resources.  Please let me know what you would like to see here that would be of value to you going forward.

New Camera

November 21st, 2008
I bought a new camera a few days ago with some great features that will enable me to better showcase homes and be more creative with marketing materials and efforts.  I am committed to keeping on top of the latest technology to ensure that I can provide the best possible service to my clients.

Launch of My New Website

November 20th, 2008
I am excited to launch my new website.  I hope it will become your Vancouver real estate portal.  If there is anything you would like to see here going forward, please let me know and I will look into it.  I want this to be your tool.  I will be adding new functionality on a regular basis so come back often and see what is new.