Harris First

Harris First: Your Home "SOLD" by Character, not by Branding

Maybe it was the bold dream. Maybe it was the determination. Maybe it was the crazy hours. No matter how you created who you are, you've never forgotten where you come from. Or the values that got you where you are today. I am no different.
A combination of a Master of Business Administration (University of Bucharest, Romania) and the years spent with my father, running the family business gave me the right ingredients to perform and succeed in Real Estate. These were the days when I learned that there is no substitute for hard work and good service.

I am honest. I don't shade the truth. My word is good.

I am reliable. If I tell a client I'll do something, nothing will stop me from doing it.

I follow through with my promises. I am not a big fan of compromise.
My personal rule of thumb when it comes to listing, presenting, promoting and negotiating the sale of your property is not "this is how things should or could be", but simply "this is how things are".
These are some of the reasons why some of my past clients are today my friends. I will do my best to ensure that every step of the buying or selling process will provide you with a rewarding and remarkable experience.

Whether you are a Greater Vancouver resident, or relocating here, I will make sure your next move is handled in a top professional manner.

Residing in Richmond for the past 12 years, my knowledge of the Area, and the Lower Mainland is extensive. It would be my pleasure to put my 17 years of creative marketing and negotiating to work for you selling your home, or use my best abilities to search out the finest properties or best values to be had.

I have developed strong relationships with professionals in every field, including Bankers, Mortgage Brokers, Certified General Accountants and Real Estate Lawyers. These professionals will provide you with the type of service that you deserve. Using the right people will reduce the stress usually associated with the most important financial decision of your life.

With a unique understanding of the things that matter most to you, I offer a personal approach to positioning and managing your Real Estate needs, designed to maximize your largest investment. It is my intention to put all my energies to the individual needs of my clients, building strong relationships with each one of them. When listing your home "FOR SALE", let me be part of your Team. Together we can find and fine-tune the formula for more money, less trouble and fast action for the sale of your home.

At the end of the day, I am most proud of my family and cherish my friends. I am grateful and lucky to have such strong support and partnership from my wife Meg. Together with my son Andrew, she has been the rock I occasionally needed.

Passionate by architecture, fluent in French and Romanian, I have learned at an early age that there is a reason why Realtors have two ears and only one mouth. "I am listening."

Call me today directly at 604-295-4091 or drop me a line at Harris@HarrisFirst.ca for all your Real Estate needs.

Yours truly,

Harris First

Copyright 2008 - Harris First REALTOR®

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Specialized Marketing

Please take a moment and visit a few of my specialty web sites:

1. www.RichmondOpenHouse.ca - find "live" all Open Houses in Richmond, BC, at any moment.

2. www.SeafairHouses.ca - all listings in one of the areas I like and specialize: Seafair & Quilchena in Western Richmond

3. www.EastRichmond.ca - homes and land for sale, updated daily, in the East Richomnd and Hamilton areas of Richmond, BC

4. www.StevestonHomes.ca - all houses for sale in Steveston South, Steveston North and in Steveston Village

5. www.Minoru.ca - web page dedicated to Minoru Blvd. in Richmond, BC. I have a special connection with this street. See all the "live" listings on this street

6. www.PanoramaRidge.ca - all about the fantastic, wild beauty of Panorama Ridge in Surrey, BC

...and last, but not least...

7. www.WaterfrontRichmond.ca - the name says it all. Don't forget our "main" web page www.HarrisFirst.ca

Marketing with Harris First

"Everything You Need in a Real Estate Agent"

When you are buying or selling a home, having a Real Estate Agent who keeps you informed on a regular basis, is critical. When you decide to write a contract, or accept an offer, waiting half a day for a return phone call is pure agony. That's when it really pays to work with an Agent who has ACCESSIBILITY. I understand that time is of the essence in any Real Estate transaction, and I never keep my clients waiting. If you need to reach me, you can and you will - by phone or e-mail (link aici). I will make sure you're fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process.
I'd love to explain further; give me a call anytime at 604-295-4091.
Negotiations between buyers and seller can be tricky to navigate. I've built my name on creative solutions that deliver for my clients. If you'd like to learn more about what I can offer you, give me a call at 604-295-4091. There are hundreds of possibilities when it comes to buying the right home, for the right price, or selling your home for top dollars. An Agent's lack of negotiating skills can cost you thousands of dollars. That's when it really pays to work with an Agent who is a good NEGOTIATOR. Yes, Mark Twain was right: "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog".
Finding the perfect home for each and every client requires initiative on the part of the Agent. She or he needs to know where to look, the right questions to ask, and how to get the answers. Most homebuyers need this confident guide. That's when it really pays to work with an Agent who has a GO-TO ATTITUDE. There are hundreds of homes on the market - how do you find the one that is ideal for you? The answer is in working with a skilled Real Estate Agent. If you know what you want, I'll help you find it!
If potential buyers don't know your home is for sale, they also won't know that they want to buy it! A skilled Agent knows how to get the word out, whether through the MLS®, flyers, signage, e-mail campaigns, dedicated web pages, such as www.WaterfrontRichmond.ca , www.RichmondOpenHouse.ca, or a combination of advertising venues to get results! That's when it really pays to work with an Agent who has MARKETING KNOW-HOW.
When you're trying to sell your home, proper marketing is crucial to success. The more places potential buyers find your home "FOR SALE", the greater the chances for that perfect offer to come our way. I understand how to market and promote a home, spotlighting its best features, and concentrating my efforts towards qualified buyers.

Call me today directly at 604-295-4091 or contact me.